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……
Flower Crafts and Art Projects for Kids
Our gardens have been bursting with blooms over here! So, I thought it was the perfect time to round up some great flower crafts and art projects for you and your kids to do. These crafts are a wonderful way to decorate your home or classroom. They would also make great gifts for Mother’s Day,…
STEM Transportation Activities for Kids
Does your child love cars, trains, planes, and all things that go?! I’ve rounded up 17 of the Best STEM Transportation Activities for kids—just for you! Let’s Go! Transportation Family Unit Study Before we get into all of the fun STEM activities, I have a newly released Unit Study that you’ll LOVE: Let’s GO! Transportation!…
Crazy Fun Summer Reading Activities!
Do you remember learning to read? I do… nostalgic music strumming … I was aching to learn to read. My big brother knew how. My big sis did too. But poor little Sarah was just not old enough. Or so she was told. However, across the street lived a retired teacher, who, as it turns…
Summer Alphabet Games & Activities
With some absolutely beautiful weather this week, summertime—and all that it stands for—is calling me! It’s a time for fun in the sun, loads of play, and exploring this incredible world of ours. It’s also the perfect time to do some one-on-one learning with little ones. No matter how incredible a teacher is, there is nothing…
Bee Crafts and Activities | 20 Fun Ideas for Kids!
Earlier this week, I shared a watercolor crayon resist bee art project with you. And today, I have even more bee crafts and activities for you—20 of them, to be exact! Everything from bee crafts, bee sensory play, educational bee activities, bee pretend play, and more. If you want to teach your little one more bees…
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers: 45+ Beautiful and Playful Ideas!
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,…
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…
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,…
