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Preschooler Activities for the Car

December 29, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

We have been spending an overwhelming amount of time in the car since deciding to move several states away. There is only so much screen time that my preschooler can tolerate and only so many games of ‘I Spy’ that I can handle before our car trips across state lines, and from potential home to potential…

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Paper Plate Craft For Christmas

November 22, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

This holiday season is going to be a huge adventure for my family. We are in the middle of a big move to another state, and I have been on the lookout for low-stress activities to help create stability and excitement for my preschooler. This finger painting paper plate craft for Christmas was perfect! I love that set-up…

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Halloween Sensory Bin

October 15, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

I’m always looking for fun and festive ways to enforce letter learning with my preschooler. It’s a bonus if the set up is short and the playtime is long. With this Halloween sensory bin, I was thrilled with how easy it was to set up and how many different ways my preschooler played and learned. Halloween Sensory…

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This dream catcher craft for preschoolers is so great for practicing fine motor skills and calming down kids. Great for creating calming nights too!

Dream Catcher Craft for Preschoolers

September 29, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

I love how connected I felt with my preschooler during this dream catcher craft! My son sat in my lap, my arms around him, my hands guiding his fingers as he looped the thread over his woven hibiscus branch to create his first knot. It was quiet as he focused. There was a moment of closeness and calm. Then,…

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Color Mixing Activity for Kids

Color Mixing Activity

August 20, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

Over the summer holidays, my only child finally got to see his cousin after months of not being able to visit with family. He was thrilled to have a playmate, and it was exciting to explore how my preschooler’s activities could be scaled to dynamically engage a seven-year-old. His cousin is deeply interested in arts and…

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Recycled Material Crafts for Preschool Pirate Play

Recycled Material Crafts for Preschool Pirate Play

July 14, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

My preschooler has reached an age where pretend play is his most valued part of the day. From superheroes to chef, he’s exploring new roles and developing his imagination. To encourage his imaginative and creative thought, we decided to take some of our materials destined for recycling and extend their life through crafting and play….

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This sand art project for kids is such a fun and simple outdoor activities, using materials we already have! Also a perfect craft for a camping or cottage trip.

Sand Art for Kids

June 15, 2020 by Amy 2 Comments

From beaches with wild horses to riverside cliffs with flowering blackberry bushes, we’ve been steeped in sunshine while camping at our local state parks. When camping, I try to limit planned activities and pack minimally so that we can enjoy the simple pleasures. What I love about sand art for kids is that it is…

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A Sticky Preschool Name Craft

May 25, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

Summer days are within reach. For our family, that means it’s camping season!  In preparation for our next camping expedition, I decided to practice some woodworking skills through this fun and rewarding preschool name craft.  In this craft, your preschooler will exercise problem solving, safety, and fine motor skills.  By using her or his name in this…

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