You want to raise kind kids who care about others. You want to slow down and be more present during the holiday season. You want to make Christmas memories that your kids will look back on with a smile. You just want to finish your Christmas shopping before Christmas Eve. Feel like you should be focusing more on spreading kindness with your kids but don't know how to fit it all in? The answer could be as simple as downloading a free … [Read more...]
Preschool Math Pattern Printables
Preschool math patterns! Are you a preschool math pattern lover? You should be! Math patterns are a great way for kids to work on sorting, classifying, and grouping skills. They also help kids learn math "rules" and stretch their critical thinking skills. You'll see preschool and kindergarten teachers working on patterns a lot because identifying patterns truly is the foundation of mathematics at every level. But that doesn't mean … [Read more...]
Clothespin Turkey Math Games
When kids are asking you if they can please play a math game then you know its a fun one. Especially if the game isn't from a store and can be easily made a home for very little time or money like these clothespin turkey math games! A simple paper plate turkey becomes a hands on game that helps kids practice math skills. Put them in a resealable bag and you'll have a fun busy bag activity you can use for quiet time or take with you on the … [Read more...]
Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft
Fall is here! Can't you just smell the pumpkin spice everything? There's something that is so exciting about the change of seasons--especially when it comes to fall. The change in weather, cozy blankets, pumpkins everywhere, and so much more. One fall staple that doesn't get as much love as it deserves is the scarecrow. But not anymore! This adorable scarecrow paper plate craft is both fun to make and to play with. Add it to your fall bucket … [Read more...]
Edible Pumpkin Pie Play Dough
Happy National Play Dough Day! Yep. It's totally a real thing. And we're celebrating with a brand new play dough recipe--edible pumpkin pie play dough! We love play dough and we love science experiments so we experimented with coming up with a pumpkin pie play dough that was totally edible and not just non-toxic. After some testing we came up with one that worked! Edible Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Recipe 2 tablespoons pumpkin flavored coffee … [Read more...]
Toddler Art Activities That Build Fine Motor Skills
Want to know a sure fire way to build fine motor skills in toddlers? Break out the art supplies! That's right. Toddler art activities are full of fine motor learning. And a great way to have fun and bond with your child! Long time readers know that we are huge fans of activities that are both easy and awesome. We love simple set ups that lead to lots of playing and learning. All of these toddler art activities pass that test--they are … [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...]
Yogurt Dipped Nutella Popsicles
Is there anything better than popsicles on a hot summer day? Maybe just Nutella popsicles! These 4 ingredient yogurt dipped Nutella popsicles are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whip up a batch with your kids this week. You'll be so happy you did! While these Nutella popsicles can't quite be considered healthy the lack of additives and chemicals makes them a healthier option for kids and adults. And with just 4 ingredients they are super … [Read more...]