Open Minds & Messy Hands
This Easter sensory bin is made with colored rice, plastic eggs, little chicks and fine motor tools. Bright and colorful, this rice bin is fun for all ages. One of our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays is by making a themed sensory bin! This Easter sensory bin is
Activities for 1 and 2 year olds that celebrate Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Easter activities for 1 year olds that engage and are fun! I know technically Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day are in Winter, but I like to think of them as Spring holidays.
Engaging the senses is one of the best ways for kids to learn. Holidays are a time of family fun, and crafting, playing and creating are all awesome ways to learn about and celebrate the holidays. But, it can be difficult to find sensory activities for babies and toddlers, as
Fall 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 is
When I think back to childhood, many of my fondest memories are outside building, creating and messing with simple science. My go-to boredom buster was to make a volcano out of mud, add baking soda and vinegar to the top and watch the eruption. It never got old. This reaction combined
“Mommy play a game with me!’ I hear this phrase often from my 2 and 3 year olds. They love the practice in turn-taking and sharing, and they love to win. These Spring-themed printable games are great for vocabulary building and social skill practice! Spring-Themed Printable Games To download
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Busy bags are excellent for quiet time, travel, waiting rooms and more! My number one piece of advice when using busy bags is to keep a stash and rotate them often. This will best ensure that they will in fact keep your littles busy! Want to build up a quick
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff is one of my absolute favorite children’s books. It’s a total classic that kids (and parents) get a kick out of. This felt cookie busy bag is perfect with it! <br /> As part of the Weekly Virtual Book Club
These activities for 2 year olds include science, sensory and arts & crafts toddler projects that focus on learning through play. 2 year olds reach so many developmental milestones! From gross and fine motor skills such as running and jumping, to scribbling and building; and communication milestones like stringing words