Gross motor activities are so important for preschoolers because they support balance, movement in space and other functional movements required for everyday life and fitness. In this gross motor activity for preschoolers at home, we are going to focus on using the gross motor movement of throwing to help us practice recognizing the letters of…
Alphabet Obstacle Course for Kids at Home
Winter is definitely upon us and with the cold weather here full force, you have to get creative to keep your little ones active and entertained. As it’s not always possible to bundle up in all our gear and head into the outdoors, creating this alphabet obstacle course for kids at home is a great…
Preschool Activities Using Egg Cartons
Kids activities at home don’t need to require a ton of work or materials. Sometimes, the simplest activities with materials you already have are the ones kids love best, and the ones that keep them busy for longest. Today, I’m sharing some fun preschool learning activities you can do with your child using one egg…
3 Ways to Learn with SOCK Activities for Preschoolers!
I need to admit, we have a sock problem— gray, unmatched, full of holes. So, what are we going to do… Play with them! We are here with three preschool activities using socks. Let’s face it, when we are busy at home with preschoolers we don’t want to be popping out to a store to…
Preschooler Activities for the Car
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…
3 Ways to Learn with Cotton Ball Activities for Preschoolers!
Learning experiences for our little ones do not have to be costly. While expensive toys and games can strengthen many skills, it is not always necessary. One thing I have learned throughout this pandemic is that a great deal of learning can take place with everyday items found around the house, even something as simple…
Halloween Counting Activity
1… 2… 3… 4… 5… I love the sound of my kids counting from our kitchen table. “Is this right mommy?” “Yep, looks like you have five little ghosts ready to glue on.” Counting is a great skill for your little one to develop, so you won’t want to miss out on this super easy…
Fun Ways to Practice Writing Letters
Who needs a pencil and paper when there are so many other (way more engaging and fun) ways to practice our letters? In fact, playing with letters in THESE ways actually strengthen little hands, dexterity, and fine motor skills, making writing with a pencil much easier down the road. My little guy loves learning…
Active Alphabet Activity
My boys sure love to move…can anyone relate? If so, you will love this active alphabet activity! Not only is it full of alphabet learning and perfect for preschoolers, it lets little ones use their whole body to learn about letter formation! That is such a powerful thing. Active Alphabet Activity When our children use…
Play Dough Numbers: Number Recognition and Counting Activity
Maybe it’s because I never played with playdough as a child or because I’m a neat freak, but I never wanted playdough in the house. The thought of it trodden into the rug made me cringe. That is, until we did the playdough numbers activity! All you need is playdough, a few simple items, and…
