Open Minds & Messy Hands
This build a nest STEM challenge for kids gets kids thinking creatively and applying imagination to science! A nest making activity for any age! This STEM Challenge for kids is an extension activity to the book, Owl Babies. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. In reading the page that discussed
One of my favorite parts of Spring is starting a garden! I think getting the kids involved in gardening is a great way to teach them about healthy foods, and the importance or not wasting food and knowing how your food is grown. I have started reading garden appliance reviews
Spring is such a welcome season to many parents. To be able to get outside and enjoy the weather with your kids after a long, cold winter is music to anyone’s ears…especially if your little ones have been cooped up more often than not. There is SO much learning that can
Learning letter and sight words is something that often occurs through play. When introducing these topics, have kids use their entire bodies and gross motor skills to explore the letters, this helps really wire those connections in the brain. Check out how we are learning with sidewalk chalk! Learning
Make your own homemade window paint and take it outside! This is a simple recipe I first saw here that the will kids will love to make and make again. Paint and wash, paint and wash. Homemade Window Paint What You Need: Cornstarch Water Dish Soap Liquid Watercolors (or food
Who needs beach activities? Playing at the beach is the ultimate sensory experience. The feel of the sand in your toes, the taste of the salty ocean air, the sound of the waves….why would you need anything more than that? But if you are planning a beach vacation or a
This garden sensory bin is perfect for discussing the importance of gardening and fresh fruits and veggies with kids. What a way to celebrate Spring! One of my favorite activities to do with my kids are monthly, themed sensory bins. I think the value of sensory play is highly underrated,