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...]
Pipe Cleaner STEAM Activity
Let's face it, being in charge of kids whether as a parent or teacher is busy. In order to prep anything (a fun activity, dinner, your bathroom break) you need easy activities that kids can have fun doing all by themselves. Sometimes that activity is a busy bag, sometimes it's an art project, sometimes it's a boredom buster...sometimes it's all three like this pipe cleaner STEAM activity! STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) … [Read more...]
Printable Watermelon Counting Cards
If you have a preschool aged child then you know that learning about numbers and counting isn't as easy as it seems. There's more to the process than just repeating numbers in order. That's why these printable watermelon counting cards are so great! When kids are using these cute counting cards they are developing number sense and working on number identification, one to one correspondence, counting and even fine motor skills. Throw the … [Read more...]
Best Boredom Buster Ever: I SPY Busy Bag
Are you looking for the best boredom buster ever? You've come to the right place. Admittedly, we do have an enormous collection of creative busy bags for kids. There is something for everyone and every season. But maybe one of the following applies to you. A. You can never have enough busy bags to keep your kids...well.... busy. Or... B. You forgot to put together a busy bag for the day and you just need to print something out. Like 5 … [Read more...]
Washing Farm Animal Sensory Bin
The secret to happy, engaged kids is sometimes as easy as filling a bin with water for them to play in. With all of the super cool activities all over the internet it's the simplest ones that kids gravitate to again and again. Which is great for parents and teachers--who doesn't love a low prep activity? I know I do! This simple farm animal sensory bin can be set up in minutes and is irresistible--the kids will be begging for a turn as soon as they … [Read more...]
Apple Lacing Fine Motor Busy Bag
The reason you see fine motor activities all over the internet for preschoolers is that developing these skills is so important. They're the foundation for the formal skills of writing and tying shoes, but also are used for building, playing, creating, cooking and more. Giving kids opportunities to practice and develop their fine motor skills--like with this apple lacing busy bag--increases their confidence and ability to engage in their … [Read more...]
Color Matching Fine Motor Busy Bag
Kids love busy bags. They can be created to meet a child's interests while boosting learning and fine motor skills. This Color Matching Fine Motor Busy Bag is a fun way to play and build skills this summer. We created a fish and ocean themed busy bag in preparation for our summer plans of visiting the beach with family. Kids can use this busy bag activity to match colors and improve fine motor strength. It would even be a great travel activity … [Read more...]
Fruit Slices File Folder Game
Keeping kids happily entertained while you get something done is such a lifesaver when you are a parent or teacher of young kids. A file folder game or a busy bag is an independent activity for kids that you prep once for them to do again and again. They can be a great way for kids to practice new skills, while you get to go to the bathroom in peace! If your kids love to learn and play with file folder games (or if you need a simple one to … [Read more...]