Do your kids love to solve problems? Mine do! Give them a mission and they can't wait to figure out how to complete it. Challenge you kids to get the bugs out of this simple sensory bin and see how fast they rise to the challenge. It's a great way to keep them engaged and learning, especially this time of year when they start to see bugs everywhere. Bug Sensory Bin Supplies small plastic bin 2-3 bags of dry black beans small plastic … [Read more...]
Preschool Name Writing Activity
We have a preschool name writing activity that really pops! In fact some might say it's a popping good time...and very popular with the kids... Okay, enough with the puns, onto the fun! There is nothing more empowering as a young learner than learning your own name. It's one of the first words preschool kids learn to both recognize and write for good reason--it's both motivating and meaningful! But that doesn't mean it's easy. Kids have to put … [Read more...]
Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool
There's lots of simple learning to be had with this printable dinosaur pack for preschool (and kids in kindergarten)! I can't remember a time when dinosaurs or dinosaurs fossils would not be popular with kids, I mean they were a huge hit when I was growing up and they seem to be even more popular (and awesome) today! Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool This pack is great for rainy days when you can't go out and play and you want your kids … [Read more...]
Simple Rainbow Sensory Bottle for Kids
So you want to drink your coffee? Before it gets cold? Ha! Your kiddos have other plans. That's why you need a rainbow sensory bottle. Make it in minutes and watch as the kids are occupied long enough for you to drink a cup of coffee! Rainbow Sensory Bottle A sensory bottle, or discovery bottle, is a plastic bottle filled with materials that will engage kids' senses. Which in turn stimulates their brain and gets them thinking! This rainbow … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Rice Sensory Bin
An candy cane scented rice sensory bin is a must have for any house or classroom with preschoolers. Especially this time of year! There's a reason that rice bins have been a sensory staple in preschools for decades--they have so many benefits for kids. They engage their senses while helping develop problem solving and fine motor skills. Plus they are so much fun to play with! It sounds too good to be true, but luckily for parents and teachers … [Read more...]
Super Simple Alphabet Puzzles Kids Love to Play With
Teaching a child how to read can be intimidating. The stakes are high and every day there is a new program or fancy app that everyone swears is the best thing for kids. It's overwhelming. Parents often end up feeling guilty and worried they aren't doing enough for kids. But it doesn't have to be this way! Affiliate links are included in this post. Parents and teachers can use play and everyday interactions to help kids gain the skills they need … [Read more...]
Printable Fruit Pack for Preschool
Fruits or veggies? I'm sure your kids would choose fruits over veggies all the time so I'm sure they will enjoy this printable fruit pack for preschool! As a kid I would choose fruit over veggies all the time too but now I admit I can have a hard time choosing between a carrot to munch or an apple to eat! Printable Fruit Pack for Preschool This pack is great for rainy days when you can't go out and play and you want your kids to have some … [Read more...]
Baked Cotton Balls Number Smash
I love finding ways to make learning fun and hands on at my house. My kids love learning through play. One day we set out to try baked cotton balls. We had this on a summer bucket list a few years ago and never got it marked off. It was still on my mental to do list and I was not letting another summer get away from us without trying it out. Seeing if you can turn a soft cotton ball into a hard ball would be fun by itself but I also added a fun … [Read more...]
