If there is one thing I keep repeating around here, it is my love for keeping things simple. Simple crafts and activities keep things fun and stress-free for me and my littles. Construction paper crafts definitely fit the bill. Construction paper is one of the most basic of the basic craft supplies. It is available…
Geo Board Bath Mat
Well, here’s a unique post for you! If you join me on my Facebook page often—and if you don’t, please do!—you may know I have been wanting to make a Geo Board for my kids. Sometimes I will read far too much about a project, look at tons of gorgeous photos, and then feel overwhelmed…
How to Learn to Read Books with WEE READERS!
I have been asked about “Little Readers” and “Learn to Read” book suggestions for kids for so long! Each time I would get asked about how to learn to read books, I would suggest something but have this twinge in my gut, because I just couldn’t find the perfect little readers books. SO … I…
Quiet Time Play Mats
I have a wonderful printable to share with you today, my friends! A while back, I shared my free quiet bin labels. One of those labels was for a bin for Imaginative Play. And today? Well, today I get to fill that bin for you for a very, very long time. I bring you these FREE…
Gorgeous Fall Sensory Bins for Preschoolers
Sensory play doesn’t need to be complicated. Going for a walk outside and feeling the grass with little hands and bare feet, stopping to smell the flowers, crunching up those Fall leaves, listening to the birds as they fly south, all of these things are awesome sensory activities for preschoolers to enjoy in Fall! In…
22 AMAZING Egg Carton Crafts
I mentioned last week that we have an excess of egg cartons and gave you the heads up to be expecting a lot of egg carton crafts. Well, I hope you took me seriously – and if not, heads up! I started looking for some inspiration – and boy did I find some!! Here are…
Pretend Play: Feed the Animals
I don’t think there is anything more precious than listening to little ones playing make believe. Pretend play is more than darling to listen to, though, it is actually an incredible important part of child development. So – how do we help our children engage in pretend play? For the very most part, little ones…
The Ultimate No Cook Playdough Recipe
Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No Cook Playdough Recipe is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends. Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I am…
Reading Activities: Name in a Jar
An oldie but a goodie for you today, my friend. A flashback 8 years ago when I was beginning to teach Sam his letters and sounds. Spoiler alert – it worked! Here is that post on teaching letters and sounds from all those years ago … We are playing our way to learning to read!…
Books that Explore the Seven Continents for Kids!
I was never good at Geography. Do you know why? When I was in Grade 3 I was given a test to find out my preliminary knowledge about where things were located on a map and I received 4/50. From that moment on I deemed myself terrible at Geography and shied away from learning all…