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The Best Busy Bags for Learning and Fun

Want to keep your kids happy and playing so you can get something done or even just go to the bathroom alone? Looking for simple learning ideas that will keep your kids quiet and engaged during quiet time? Need activities to keep kids busy on the go? Then you need this list of the best busy bags for kids! There is nothing worse than drinking a cup of cold coffee. Or worse having to drink microwaved coffee because your kids "needed" you and … [Read more...]

August 24, 2015

20 Free Printable Busy Bags

20 printable busy bags for kids!

Are you as obsessed with busy bags as we are? You should be! They're self contained little activities that kids can do independently during quiet time or on the go. You put them together once and kids can do them again and again which is what makes them so great. These free printable busy bags are super easy to put together--just print and play! Affiliate links included below. To make printable busy bags last longer you can laminate them either … [Read more...]

July 23, 2014

Fine Motor Busy Bags for Kids

I am a huge fan of busy bags. I love having engaging and educational activities ready to go when I need them! They can easily go with you which makes them great for summer and travel.  They are also a fun way for kids to develop the fine motor skills they need for Kindergarten! Fine Motor Busy Bags ABC Match Fine Motor Busy Bag. Use clothespins and a paper plate to create a sunshine busy bag that develop fine motor and ABC skills. Crazy … [Read more...]

April 26, 2013

Screen Free Week Activities: Busy Bags!

Are you looking for some fun Screen Free Week activities to do with your kids next week?  Then you've come to the right place!  A bunch of kid bloggers have gotten together for a Screen Free Activities and Resources Blog Hop. If you are used to letting your kids watch a TV show here and there for some downtime then the thought of going screen free for a whole week might seem a little intimidating.  None of us can be "on" all day long!  Busy … [Read more...]

February 24, 2021

ABC Fine Motor Preschool Busy Bag

Busy bags are a great way to keep little ones actively engaged on the go or at home.  We've been getting them out a lot lately for my preschooler to do while the big kids are doing their homework and it's been working out really well. This ABC and fine motor busy bag is easy to put together and perfect for preschoolers who are learning their letters! Grab your supplies and you'll have this preschool busy bag prepped in just minutes. Don't … [Read more...]

January 9, 2021

The Busy Bag Book

The Busy Bag Book by Megan Sheakoski

Busy bags are a parent’s secret weapon. They’re fun, reusable activities that kids ages 2 to 7 can do all by themselves. You can pull them out for quiet time at home, use them as independent play centers in the classroom, or pack them up for a fun travel activity on the go. The Busy Bag Book This digital eBook spells out everything you need to know to start using busy bags with your children today including: what busy bags are how they … [Read more...]

April 1, 2020

Printable Road Trip Busy Bag Activities

ROAD TRIP FUN! Use these printable road trip busy bag activities to keep kids happy and engaged on your next car trip. Kids will love playing and learning with the reusable games and activities you can make with this printable pack. Vacation Themed Play Dough Mats Laminate the mats with a laminator or contact paper to make more durable Put into a resealable plastic bag with small containers of play dough Let kids create scenes … [Read more...]

February 13, 2020

Sprinkle Pre-Writing Busy Bag

Do you have a child who is developing her pre-writing skills? Want a super engaging, low prep, no mess activity that will get her excited about mark making and writing? Who doesn't? All you need to do is add SPRINKLES! Yes, the sprinkles you put on cupcakes and ice cream. Grab a bottle of sprinkles and get ready to make your kids smile with this fun and colorful sprinkle sensory writing busy bag!   This sprinkle pre-writing bag … [Read more...]

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