Updated August 2026 These simple ping pong ball counting games give toddlers and preschoolers a hands-on way to practice counting and number recognition through play. There are two easy ways to prepare this activity. Children can match numbers written on the ping pong balls to the same numbers on the tray, or they can count […]
Gak Recipe & Play!
My kids love anything sticky, slimy, or gooey so today I offered them two choices, Gak (AKA Flubber) or Goop. After much debate the older ones decided on Gak because it was “more bouncy” and they didn’t have to share one container. The goop (cornstarch and water mix) is gooey and messy but we only make […]
Tips for Creating a Home Daycare Contract
One of the most important things you can do when starting a home daycare is create a solid contract and policy handbook (or combine them into one document, as I do). Your home daycare contract clearly outlines your rules, policies, and expectations for families, helping you attract clients who are a good fit for your […]
DIY Learning Tower
I’ve been wanting a learning tower/kitchen helper for my daughter to use in the kitchen for quite a while but the $199 price tag made it really unrealistic for us. After a bit of searching online, I came across the website ana-white.com and her tutorial on how to make your own You can find it […]
Tips for Family Road Trips & Traveling with Young Children
Are you off on a long family road trip soon? Apprehensive about traveling with young children? We recently packed up our preschooler and spend 7 days on the road. We’ve been doing this since she was an infant so over time I’ve learn (the hard way usually) what does and doesn’t work on these family […]
Rock Art {Wordless Wednesday}
This week’s Wordless Wednesday is all about rock art! Simple but very fun!
Tissue Paper Candle Holder Craft
Do you need a homemade gift your kids can make? This easy candle holder craft is a great last-minute gift idea that preschoolers and toddlers can do. They are a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, a grandparent’s birthday, or even Christmas! My kids had a great time making these simple tissue paper candle holders and […]
Advertising Tips for Home Daycare
Need advertising tips for home daycare? So you’ve thought about the pros and cons of doing daycare, created your contract, got required certifications, & figured out what to charge but now that you are ready to start enrolling kids where do you start? Finding clients can be one of the hardest parts of starting any business, especially when it comes […]
Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Starting a Home Daycare
There are so many things I wish I knew before starting a home daycare! Do you have things you learned or issues you are hoping to avoid? I spend a lot of time scrolling through message boards and connecting with other home daycare providers in order to gain ideas, network, commiserate, and get advice. In these […]
Fourth of July Craft: Pipe Cleaner Firework Paintings
Need a quick Fourth of July craft for kids? Grab some pipe cleaners and paint and you’re ready to go! This simple pipe cleaner art project is perfect for both preschooler and toddlers. Post contains affiliate links for your convenience, please disclosure for more info. My toddlers have become obsessed with the pipe cleaners recently so I […]