Painting pumpkins is a great alternative to carving pumpkins that you can do with younger children and children that do not like the feel of pumpkin guts. This activity often follows a trip to the pumpkin patch and cleaning our pumpkins in our always fun pumpkin washing sensory bin! It’s a great way to clean […]
Exploring Fall Leaves on the Light Table
Fall leaves on the light table are so amazing! The wide expanse of color from fall leaves is our favorite thing about fall. They are so beautiful! Plus they are a prep-free way to start teaching to toddlers and preschoolers about nature and the seasons. Throw those fall leaves on the light table and explore them […]
Children’s Book Review: ERASER By Anna Kang
ERASER by Anna Kang, illustrated by Christopher Weyant, is a fun and witty new book from the creators of some of our favorite preschool picture books: That’s (Not) Mine and You Are (Not) Small. When it’s time to go back to school we think of pens, pencils, markers, glue and more but what about the erasers?! […]
12 Fabulous Fall Books For Toddlers
Looking for fall books for toddlers? Check out our list below! Fall is one of my favorite seasons and every year I pull out our favorite fall-themed books. I’m always adding new books to our collection but there are some books (new and old) that seem to stand out above the rest. Books that I […]
It’s Show and Tell, Dexter! Book Review
We love this new Dexter T. Rexter book! It’s Show and Tell Dexter! is a new children’s book by author Lindsay Ward. We love this series and Dexter is such a sweet character that my kids easily can relate too. We reviewed the previous book and were so excited to get to read this too! […]
Naptime Tips for Home Daycare Providers
Ready for some easy naptime tips for home daycare providers? Getting a group of children to lay down and nap at the same time isn’t always the easiest thing to do but naptime is so important for young children! It’s also important for having a successful afternoon with a group of children in your home daycare. […]
Glow in the Dark Weaving For Kids! Easy Summer Fun!
Let’s make weaving for kids more fun this summer! We love being outside and this year our summer weather has come early so we’ve been busy playing outside and even had our first camp out in our backyard! My daughter thought the best part of our camp out was this simple (and affordable!) glow in the dark […]
What Do They Do with All That Poo? Children’s Book Review
Are you ready for this book? What Do They Do with All That Poo? is a new fun and surprisingly educational book from author Jane Kurtz that tells the story of what happens to animal waste in zoos. That’s right, it’s a book about poo! Let’s be honest- you know your kids will have a […]
Citrus Themed Nature Discovery Bottles for Kids
We love discovery bottles but we really haven’t made that many lately. Today, however, we were inspired to make a nature themed sensory bottle as part of this month’s Discovery Bottles Blog Hop hosted by Preschool Inspirations. Discovery bottles are simple sensory play activities for kids that are always a hit! Try one! Post contains […]
Turkey’s Eggcellent Easter Children’s Book Review
It’s time for some silly Turkey shenanigans in this fun Easter themed picture book for kids! Turkey’s Eggcellent Easter by Wendi Silvano is the 4th book in her popular Turkey series! Below you will get a sneak peek at all the silliness and fun as Turkey and his friends go on an Easter adventure. Plus […]