It is officially February, so I thought it was time to think about Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers! Break out the pink and red crafting supplies, my friend! Are you getting into the holiday spirit yet?! I know what you’re thinking, “Holiday spirit?! Good grief! We are talking about Valentine’s Day, right?” Yes. You see,…
Sensory Activities for Toddlers | Over 40 Ideas to Try!
Little ones learn with their whole bodies. So sensory activities for toddlers 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 that they might not otherwise experience: rough, smooth, clumpy, brittle……
Christmas Activities for Preschoolers
Christmas is such an exciting time of year for preschoolers and kids of all ages! We can harness this excitement to make learning around this time of year extra special for little ones! I have so many fun Christmas activities for preschoolers that do exactly that to share with you! But first, you’ll also want…
45 Christmas Crafts for 3 Year Olds!
Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for preschoolers and even the littlest of holiday crafters! Christmas crafts for preschoolers are not too hard to find, however, TRUE preschool crafts…
Fabulous Fall Science Experiments
I really do love fall. I always have. The beautiful colors, the crisp air, pumpkin spiced everything… and perhaps most importantly, the end of MOSQUITOES! Mind you, this year wasn’t too bad for the guys, but I remember a few years back the mosquitoes in our area were truly out of this world. Our neighbours…
Moon Activities for Kids
One of the most exciting parts of homeschooling is the time available to explore topics that are of interest. When my boys were younger, one of the first topics that really intrigued them was the moon. And so, “moon activities” became the name of the game. We spent a lot of time reading moon books,…
Halloween Games for Kids
Halloween! It will be here before I know it. Costumes have been decided (well, one for sure, and the second keeps changing between a hockey player or a baseball player—my money is on a combo of the two). Crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which means… Halloween Games…
50 Keepsake Worthy Kids Handprint Art Ideas
I have mentioned my love for kids’ handprint art many times over the years. Those tiny chubby fingers, stamped or traced, fill my keepsake boxes. If you should happen to feel the same way about tiny handprints—then you are in luck! This post is full of handprint art ideas! Post may contain affiliate links. Thank…
Watercolor Painting Ideas 32 Easy Art Projects!
We have been experimenting a lot with watercolors lately. Something about seeing the colors mix and blend together is incredibly satisfying! I also love that there are so many watercolor painting ideas for kids out there that are easy and also look stunning. That’s a win-win! If you have a little artist on your hands,…
42 Splendidly Creative Homemade Musical Instruments
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you’re not sure what to do with those little ones, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be…