Open Minds & Messy Hands
36 SharesPin36ShareTweet+1These books about Spring for preschoolers introduce concepts such as rain showers, baby animals, blooming flowers and seeds, and more. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps
102 SharesPin102ShareTweet+1We love to make homemade games! Craft foam and felt are among my favorite materials to work with. The result is simple and the product is inexpensive. These are great as busy bags, especially when traveling. This foam pumpkin tic-tac-toe DIY game was inspired by a kit that I
2K SharesPin2KShare43Tweet+1This felt turkey busy bag is easy to make, and fun for play and learning with many ages! Keep this with you whenever you need to keep the kids busy! One of our favorite busy bag materials is felt! I love to make mini felt boards that the
405 SharesPin386Share18Tweet+1There are so many basic math skills that young kids can learn through play. From numbers and counting, to spatial relations and geometry, much of early play like building towers or creating patterns with toy cars practices basic preschool math. This basic math with fall leaves activity is the perfect way
187 SharesPin181Share1Tweet5+1Fall is all about apples and pumpkins around here! We love to craft, explore and play with apples. After a day of apple picking at a local farm (a family tradition) we love to follow up the hands-on experience with further apple fun. This list of apple crafts for kids