If your kids are eagerly anticipating summer or a trip to the seaside these ocean animals tracing coloring pages are just the thing! Just print them out and throw in your bag to do in the car, at home, or even on the go. They're a great way to sneak in some fine motor practice while keeping kids from getting bored. (Affiliate links included below.) Printable Ocean Animals Tracing Coloring Pages These go beyond your regular coloring pages … [Read more...]
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A Fun Way to Take a Neighborhood Walk with Kids
With everyone home more this spring we all have been a lot of time in our backyards and in our neighborhoods. Bored with it yet? Don't worry! You are not alone! We all are feeling antsy at this point. Our neighborhood participated in a shamrock walk and a teddy bear walk the first couple weeks of staying at home and it was a fun way to put a new spin on your neighborhood walk. Then we all got busy with distance learning and the themed … [Read more...]
Arctic Animal Snow Dig Activity and Printable
Stuck inside and need a fun activity you can prep in minutes? Then this arctic animal snow dig is perfect for you! In just minutes you can use these free printables to make a fun arctic animal themed I Spy game. That's right, while your kids are busy playing and learning you can take a break and drink your coffee or check your email. Boom! Arctic Animal Snow Dig Activity This arctic animal snow dig activity is super easy to set up. The … [Read more...]
Ocean Count and Clip Cards
Counting from 1 to 10 made fun--with these ocean count and clip cards! Counting, number identification, and one to one correspondence are all skills that kids need to practice again and again. But that practice doesn't have to be boring! Using hands on activities to work on early math skills keeps kids engaged and makes practicing fun. Laminate the cards and add some clothespins to turn these ocean count and clip cards into an easy preschool … [Read more...]
Visiting Discovery Cove Orlando with Kids
Does swimming with dolphins sound amazing? What about feeding tropical birds from your hand, floating on a winding river, snorkeling with tropical fish and relaxing on a sandy beach? Are you looking for a way to truly unwind and make memories with your family? Then you need to plan a trip to Discovery Cove! Thank you to Discovery Cove for media tickets to assist in writing this travel guide for families. Planning a Trip to Discovery … [Read more...]
Take the Thank You Note Kindness Challenge
Raise your hand if you know any kids that love animals? Or nature? Yep. Me too. In fact being outdoors in the fresh air while learning about our native environment is one of my kids' favorite things to do. We love to explore our parks and on a recent trip to one of our local state parks we noticed just how hard working and kind the rangers were. It's not easy taking care of wildlife and nature some days. I know I like to stay inside when it's wet … [Read more...]
Washing Farm Animal Sensory Bin
The secret to happy, engaged kids is sometimes as easy as filling a bin with water for them to play in. With all of the super cool activities all over the internet it's the simplest ones that kids gravitate to again and again. Which is great for parents and teachers--who doesn't love a low prep activity? I know I do! This simple farm animal sensory bin can be set up in minutes and is irresistible--the kids will be begging for a turn as soon … [Read more...]
Potato Print Octopus Craft
My kids love taking print art and turning it into fun creations. That is just what we did for this potato print octopus craft. The possibilities are endless it seems for taking print art and turning it into something. With the hot weather outside, all things ocean animals have been on our minds. So making a fun octopus craft one afternoon with the kids seemed like the thing to do. We could not wait to add our ocean animal craft to the art wall … [Read more...]