We love trying out DIY and natural recipes for things we love. One of my kids LOVES chapstick and lip balm. He must have the softest lips of any kid I know! Being the mom to all boys, lip balm might be one of the only health and beauty items we can enjoy together. They love helping me mix up homemade scrubs and soap too. So I thought trying out our own DIY Lip Balm would be fun! (affiliate links used in this post) DIY Lip Balm What we … [Read more...]
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Free Printable Math Busy Bag for Kids
Busy bags are such a genius invention. Maybe not quite up there with the computer or refrigerator, but pretty close. I love that they keep kids, not just busy, but engaged and learning and my kids love how fun they are to use. I made this super simple counting and addition math busy bag for my daughter who has a new love for all things math. Printable Math Busy Bag dice (steal them from a game or grab some at the dollar store) stiff blue … [Read more...]
Preschool Science Experiments
Science with my kids has always been so much fun. They get so excited to see things happen right before them or over time depending on the science experiment. Science is great hands on learning for kids. There are so many great experiments out their for kids sometimes you wonder where to start. This list for Preschool Science Experiments is a great place. Full of amazing experiments kids love. We have tried some and have many more we see we … [Read more...]
Rainbow Color Sorting Busy Bag
Spring is almost here and I am ready for all things rainbow! We came up with a fun rainbow color sorting busy bag that is so simple to put together. Rainbow Color Busy Bag egg carton paint food coloring (optional) pasta The best thing about this busy bag is just how easy it is to put together! We didn't have enough food coloring to dye all the pasta so we half dyed, half painted ours. As long as you color it somehow you will be … [Read more...]
Number Matching Preschool Busy Bag
Oh the joys of busy bags...especially the ones that encourage learning! This heart number matching preschool busy bag rules (pun totally intended) because there are so many ways for kids to play and learn. Preschool Number Matching Busy Bag ruler clothespins felt, paper, foam hearts puffy paint or markers glue (maybe hot glue depending on your heart material) I cut 12 hearts to glue to the ends of the clothespins. I had … [Read more...]
Lavender Playdough
We love playdough and we love lavender essential oil. Why not combine the two to make a fun and relaxing playdough for playtime before bed or when we need to relax a little during the day? The kids and I love lavender water play in the summer but in the cold months we can not get our water bin out to play in before bed. Now with lavender playdough we will have an alternative to calming playtime before bed indoors. The great thing about this … [Read more...]
Christmas Counting Busy Bag for Preschool
Have you discovered the awesomeness that is busy bags yet? They're self contained activities that kids can do all by themselves again and again. They made great quiet time activities and are perfect for when you're traveling or out to eat. Since Christmas is coming I thought it'd be fun to make a holly wreath preschool busy bag! This activity is perfect for preschoolers who are working on counting, number identification and one-to-one … [Read more...]
Fall Paper Bag Tree
The kids and I love to embrace the new seasons with crafting. With Fall in full swing we set out to create a fun and pretty fall craft. The Fall Paper Bag Tree was perfect for us to make. Easy to make and a simple decoration for the house as well. The kids are so proud to have their trees sitting out as decorations. They can not wait for the family to see them at Thanksgiving lunch in a few weeks. Fall Tree Craft paper bags fun felt … [Read more...]