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...]
Calming Lavender Sensory Play for Kids
Need a break? What about your kids? These days we could all use some extra peace and relaxation! Sensory play is great for engaging kids, but adding lavender to a rice bin makes it even better. The soothing scent and textures can help to calm and reset your child after a long day. Calming Lavender Sensory Play Bin Lavender Sensory Rice Supplies: About 2 pounds of uncooked, dry rice ½ cup dried lavender flowers Gallon … [Read more...]
Weighing Toy Car Science Activity
Do you have a toy car fanatic? A little one who loves to collect rocks and pine cones? A child who loves to pretend to cook with play food? It doesn't matter what your kids favorite toy is, whatever they like to carry around and play with can be used for scientific learning! This toy car science activity uses the toys cars, or other toys, you have at home to work on critical thinking and reasoning while having fun. Kids … [Read more...]
Easy Preschool Play Dough Matching Activity
Would your preschooler like a super fun boredom buster that doubles as a learning activity? What about one that you can prep for them in less than a minute? Now what if I told you it was the same activity? Because it is! This super simple and totally fun preschool play dough matching activity is one your kids will play again and again! Play Dough Matching Activity In our house the easy activities are the ones that actually get done! … [Read more...]
Super Cool Rainbow Science Experiments
Looking for a way to get your kids excited about science? Just add rainbows! Rainbows + hands on science = total awesomeness These colorful, rainbow inspired science experiments will keep your kids entertained and learning while giving you a chance to answer your emails. Walking Water Science Experiment This water experiment is one of those classic science experiments that never get old. The set up is simple, you probably already … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Make Breakfast Fun with Toy Story Alien Cinnamon Rolls
Do you love the movie Toy Story? And Toy Story 2 and 3 and 4? Of course you do! Then you need to add these Toy Story alien cinnamon rolls to your to make list! They are totally adorable, and since they are semi-homemade, super easy to make. Grab a pack of cinnamon rolls and whip up a batch of alien cinnamon rolls for your family! Any fan of Toy Story or aliens will love these delicious semi-homemade alien … [Read more...]