This is such a fun light table activity that helps develop fine motor skills! Water beads are some of our favorite sensory materials. We generally play with the same batch for quite some time, around 4-6 weeks, before it’s time for a new batch to be “grown.” Usually we have a squishing party outside and […]
Best Kids Activities of 2013 Blog Hop
Happy New Year!!!! Hoping 2014 brings happiness & joy to your family! With 2013 officially behind and a new year of possibilities ahead it’s time to take a look back at last year and our favorite post from 2013! In doing this I’ve joined up with a number of other bloggers from the Kid Blogger Network […]
Glow in the Dark Fine Motor Pasta Threading Activity
Ready for some glow in the dark fun for kids? Do you have a black light at home? We’ve been using our black light more than usual lately to do fun learning activities. I like trying to find ways to use our black light with everyday activities because it adds a fun new twist and renews the […]
Top 10 Posts of 2013
With 2013 nearly over it’s time to take a look back and reminisce about all the great things we did this year. Below is a list of my top ten most popular posts from 2013. Top 10 posts of 2013: Apple Pie Playdough & Apple Books: Our recipe for homemade apple pie scented playdough as […]
Scented Snow Christmas Sensory Bin for Kids
Need a Christmas sensory bin for your kids? Try this easy one today! We recently had a bit of snow, nothing major just an inch or two but in our neck of the woods that is usual. Rain is a staple but snow is rare! Getting to play in that bit of snow, which miraculously […]
DIY Felt Play Mats: Farm & Grassland Pretend Play
My kids love our felt car mat so I decided to make one for our Anamalz. I decided to make DIY felt play mats with a farm and grassland theme. I drew out a basic template of what I planned to do and then cut my felt to match, I organized it a bit […]
Glittery Christmas Tree Collages for Toddlers
Need a simple toddler art activity for Christmas? Make these simple Christmas tree collages today! The best part about this activity is that it can use all those odds and ends you have collecting dust in your art supply closet! I threw together this glittery Christmas tree craft with all the sparkly and glitter items […]
Christmas Light Table Play: Decorating Trees
Are you looking for some fun Christmas light table activities this holiday season? Well you’re in luck because our Light & Reflections series is back with some fun light play activities for winter & Christmas! We focused on Christmas activities on the light table and did some Christmas Tree decorating with loose parts! These DIY light table Christmas […]
Glow in the Dark Counting Activity for Toddlers
This glow in the dark counting activity for toddlers (and preschoolers too) is a fun twist on a classic learning activity. I’ve been trying to think of new ways to use our black light since it was such a hit with the girls when we did our glowing shaving cream activity. We’ve been doing a […]
Must Have Art Supplies for Kids
Our favorite art supplies for kids! These must have art supplies for kids have all been tried and tested by my daughter and daycare kids over the years! Whether you are on the hunt for a great birthday or Christmas gifts, filling a new playroom, or just looking for new ways for your artist to […]