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...]
Printable Monster Play Dough Mats
One of the basic rules of parenting is that kids are willing to play quietly as long as you don't need them to. The second you need to make a call or get into the shower they "need" you or immediately get into everything and anything they aren't supposed to play with! That's why busy bags and quiet time activities are so popular with parents of younger kids. We all need to be able to pull something out to keep the kids happy so we can get something … [Read more...]
Rainbow Unicorn Pudding Parfait
Calling all rainbow and unicorn lovers! Have you seen all the cute unicorn themed desserts all over Pinterest? They are crazy cute but way too hard for me to make. That's why I love this rainbow unicorn pudding parfait recipe--it's both simple and adorable! Rainbow Unicorn Pudding Parfait Cups Supplies: Glass or plastic cup or goblet Sharpie Directions: Use the sharpie to draw simple eyes on the cup. This can be washed … [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...]
Bug Themed Story Stones for Preschool
If you haven't used story stones with your preschoolers before then you must stop what you are doing and add it to your "must do list" right now! Story stones are ones of those super simple activities that are jam-packed full of learning in the guise of keeping kids busy. These kind of activities are worth their weight in gold. Or maybe more because stones don't weigh that much. Make these bug themed story stones for your preschool kids today! I … [Read more...]
Heart Lacing Busy Bag
Looking for an indoor activity for your preschooler that's both fun and educational? Then you need a busy bag! Or if you're like me and like to drink coffee while it's still hot then you may want two...or three...or four! Because once you venture into the world of low prep-high fun (and learning!) busy bags you'll be hooked. They're a great hands-on way for kids to learn and play on their own. Make this foam heart lacing busy bag … [Read more...]
Super Bouncy Snowballs Recipe
Let me start by saying that this play recipe was a complete accident! We were actually trying to make a new slime recipe (that totally failed) and instead we ended up with these super bouncy snowballs that are even cooler! Fun things happen when you mix liquid starch and glue! (Affiliate links included for your convenience.) It's no secret that we're BIG fans of science experiments. Especially ones with few ingredients and big results. This one … [Read more...]