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...]
Bee Footprint Kindness Card
Make a friend smile by giving them a "Thank you for Bee-ing My Friend!" kindness card. This is a fun craft to make and one that is sure to make anyone's day better! Bee Footprint Kindness Card This bee footprint card requires only a few materials: Yellow paint Black card stock Googly eyes Wax paper Card stock for the card Start by making an adorable footprint of your child's foot with the yellow paint. … [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...]
Climbing Rainbow Science Experiment
Cold, snowy days often mean more time spent indoors. Check out this easy and colorful water science experiment to brighten up even the drabbest day! With just a few common household items, you can watch colors blend to create your own beautiful climbing rainbow. Setup is quick and the results are different every time! Keep reading to find out how! Climbing Rainbow Science Experiment If you have children in your home, then you’ve likely got … [Read more...]
100 Acts of Kindness Project and Recording Sheet
The school's break is over. The weather is freezing--even here in Florida! The kids are stuck inside. The glow of the holidays feels so long ago... Sound familiar? Then I have just what you are looking for! The 100 Acts of Kindness Project! Why Join The 100 Acts of Kindness Project? Doing acts of kindness is the best and easiest way to connect with your kids. Even if you aren't stuck inside and going stir crazy this month doing … [Read more...]