Crafts that involve wood, hammer, and nails are always (always) a hit around here. So I am always on the lookout for a fun and creative woodworking craft for my kids. I was browsing through Pinterest when I saw these cute woodworking hedgehogs by Vszell—simple and perfect for little hands. I popped over to the website…
Easy DIY Sensory Wall for Toddlers
If you’re reading this, I’m sure you’ve seen a few DIY sensory wall ideas for toddlers already. There are some absolutely fantastic ideas out there! As I was sifting them all a couple of years back, looking to make a little sensory wall for my own toddler, I realized something… These ideas were all going…
Independent Activities for Kids: 15 Things to Do Instead of TV
When we first moved to the country, we had no TV, and things were really just fine. After that, we opted for Netflix, but just for Madeline, John, and I—not the little ones. Well, that lasted a little while but then the draw of the TV set in. Not for the kids—for ME! It’s such…
The Loveliest Spring Activities for Preschoolers!
Oh goodness, do I love spring! I am always completely and utterly ready for spring activities for preschoolers. So you can only imagine how ready I am when the snow actually melts, and spring weather actually comes in late April. And here we are! But just before we get into all of those spring crafts…
45 Nursery Rhyme Crafts
I have yet to meet a Kindergarten teacher who didn’t love nursery rhymes—and crafts or activities to accompany those nursery rhymes? Yes, please! Hey Diddle Diddle, I know the sound in the middle, And that spoon does rhyme with moon. The first letter’s clear since it’s nursery rhymes I hear, and I will be reading…
Farm Animal Stick Puppets Printable
A puppet theatre is such a fun way to bring stories and playtime to life! With just a few simple supplies—a shoebox, popsicle sticks, and my Farm Animal Stick Puppets Printable—you can make your own DIY puppet theatre that is sure to be a hit with the kids. I’ll show you how we created ours…
45 Preschool Farm Theme Activities
What Mama doesn’t love farm crafts for preschoolers in the spring? I wanted to share some of my favourite farm crafts and activities today. But first—guess what’s new over at our farm? We are building a barn! Yep, that’s right, we don’t actually have one yet. Our ladies (now 18 of them, with their trusty…
String Heart Art
String art always turns out so pretty. This craft we did for Valentine’s Day quite a few years back, and I am excited to do it again this week. Here’s the post from 9 (!!!) years ago. Please feel free to ‘awww’ at my tiny babes. With Valentine’s day coming up, we have been making…
Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Activity
If you’ve never made a popsicle stick catapult before, I am so glad you’re here! This is a classic childhood activity with SO much learning packed into it—from physics and engineering to making predictions and testing hypotheses. You and your little one are going to love it! This activity is part of the Knights and…
A Rainbow Color Scavenger Hunt
Let’s add a bit of color to the day! This color scavenger hunt is nothing fancy, but it is truly an engaging activity full of learning. Your little one is going to love searching the house for colors and creating a nice, big rainbow! And while you’re here, let’s add even more rainbow fun and…
