Thanksgiving is a great time to slow down and connect with your children. We love to spend the month focusing on gratitude with our thankfulness tree and making memories together. My kids love to do crafts especially holiday ones and this corn craft is a simple one I came up with last year to do at the preschool Thanksgiving feast. The beauty of this craft is that as long as your kids are past the stage where they put everything in their mouth (I … [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...]
Super Fun Apple Activities for Preschoolers
Apple picking...caramel candy apples...fresh apple cider...is there anything that gets you more in the mood for fall than all things apples? Ok, maybe a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but that's only because Starbucks has a better marketing team than apples do! Capitalize on the excitement of the fall with apple activities for preschoolers that engage the senses and inspire learning. I bet you'll be just as excited to set these up as the … [Read more...]
Lion and Lamb Craft for Spring
This In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb lion and lamb craft for Spring will make kids and adults smile!This time of year, it's fun to celebrate the lion-like weather that comes before the lamb-ish weather during the month of March. We made this lion and lamb craft using a unique crafting material: gift bows!In like a Lion an Out Like a Lamb Craft for SpringThis Spring craft is perfect for talking about the weather that the month of March brings. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Play Dough
Each fall I have a problem. Most of the time I see the glass as half full and am pretty happy, but not this time of year. This time of year is tough. You see, I have fall envy. It's a common occurrence for us Floridians, especially for those of us who grew up elsewhere. I grew up in upstate NY and fall is the time the northern states shine. Beautiful leaves, homemade cider, crisp boot-wearing weather...I can almost smell it. Luckily … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Apple Craft
Paper plate crafts are so popular with kids because they are simple and fun! This paper plate apple craft is just that--simple to set up, fun to make and perfect for young kids. Apple crafts are traditionally for back to school or fall, but this craft could be enjoyed anytime of the year. More than just a cute craft to hang on a wall, this paper plate craft lets kids create and explore painting with corks. It's also great for building finger and … [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...]
Super Fun Goodnight Moon Activities for Preschoolers
Goodnight stars. Goodnight air. Goodnight noises everywhere. Feeling warm and snuggly just reading those lines? Then you'll love these Goodnight Moon book activities! In the children’s book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, children are taken through a sleepy walk through the house where they say goodnight to the moon and their surroundings. This is the perfect bedtime book, with its soothing text and gorgeous illustrations that … [Read more...]
