My little guy absolutely loves rainbows! He also loves science and getting a little messy, so I knew that enjoying a fun color mixing activity would be right up his ally. A great color mixing activity for preschoolers combined with creating a fingerprint rainbow is the perfect combination of science and messy, not to mention…
The 5 Senses Activities for Preschoolers
When children have a sparkle in their eye as they are discovering something, maybe not even for the first time, you know that you are doing something right! Providing opportunities for the 5 senses activities for preschoolers can help your child develop an awareness of their surroundings and self. Below are 5 things my kids and…
Sand Art for Kids
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…
Chalk Art For Kids: A Smashing Summertime Success!
At the end of last summer, we stocked up on summer supplies and put them away in a cabinet in our garage—who doesn’t love a good sale? So, as the weather got warmer, my kids were thrilled to see that I was well stocked with the basics for outdoor play – bubbles and boxes of…
Sensory Activities for Toddlers
Little ones learn with their whole bodies. Sensory activities for toddlers (such as these ones focusing on the sense of touch) are a very important part of that whole body learning. Sensory play exposes children to many new experiences, textures, and materials. It is calming for many children and also presents children with new language…
Christmas Ornaments made with Salt Dough and Cloves
We woke up to a winter wonderland! And after quite a bit of snow disappointment too. We were told there would be snow on Monday – nothing. Tuesday for sure – nothing. Wednesday we would be buried! Nothing. Thursday: get those parkas out – nothing. Friday the snow finally arrived! But for some reason not…
Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids
Are your kids bored? Starting to pester each other? Are YOU bored? Well friends, I have the answer … a SCAVENGER HUNT! Scavenger hunts are so much fun for kids and a great way to turn any day around. I wanted to share scavenger hunt ideas for kids with you right here so you would…
Constellation Cards and Myths for Kids
We are getting into a nice rhythm for our new home school year. Right now in Science we are learning about the Solar System – and I am happy to report, my kids find it just as cool as I do! After watching a star show in the planetarium at our local museum we decided…
A Preschooler’s Spring Bucket List!
Have you been on Pinterest lately? I truly love Pinterest (are you following us over there? If not please do!). I find it so inspiring – though at times SO overwhelming. I was looking for some neat spring activities, and while I did find some awesome ideas – a lot were very complicated. I started…
Easter Weekend Activities and Crafts!
Looking for Easter crafts and activities for the weekend? Well, look no further! Um – well, actually look just a little further down the page. Here are some awesome Easter activities to keep everyone happy and spending time together this weekend. Easter activities for preschoolers, toddlers, and big kids too! 1. Easter Egg Potato Stamping. …