Do you know what gross motor play is? If you have busy kids I am sure you are engaging in it daily – you might just not know that term. Gross motor activities involve the whole body and big muscles of the body. Running, jumping, even sitting requires gross motor skills. One of the BEST…
Ridiculously FUN Race Ideas for Kids
If there is one thing I know about us – and by ‘us’ I mean you, me, and the other fabulous Mamas in this space – it is that we have active kids! Wonderfully busy little people who love to run, jump, and play. This active nature is truly a beautiful thing – but sometimes…
SPLASHINGLY Fun Pool Games for Kids!
Nothing says summer quite like a swimming pool – right? We don’t have one of our own, but we have a pass for our local public swimming pool this year. Spending so much time in the water we have discovered some pretty fun pool games for kids. Swimming itself is a perfectly splendid thing to…
Preschool Crafts for Summer!
Summer is a wonderful time for crafting! These preschool crafts for summer are just perfect for 2 and 3 year olds. You will find crafts great for indoors and outdoors! If you are looking for crafts for a different theme or season please be sure to check out my main Preschool Crafts page. Who loves…
Loose Parts Play Ideas
Do you know about ‘loose parts play’? This is an idea that was introduced to me a few years ago in the Kindergarten classroom. I have used loose parts with my own children pretty much every single day since then. The idea is so very simple, and the learning is so very powerful. The idea…
Sitting Still: Over 20 Tips, Tricks, and Activities to Keep Children Engaged After a Surgery
This post has been a very long time coming. I have been asked for it so many times! So many brave Mamas are searching for ‘sitting still’ activities for their children that need to stay still after an illness or surgery. I have tried to write some ideas and share some activities, but everything I…
