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Learning Rainbow Order Stacking Cups
Today we’re sharing rainbow stacking cups, possibly one of the simplest learning activities that we’ve put together. These DIY stacking cups are a wonderful way for teaching rainbow order, and so much fun to play with over and over again. Kids can benefit from the motor planning benefits of this activity too, working on gross…
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The Day The Crayons Quit Crayon Shaving Art
Have you read the book, “The Day the Crayons Quit”? This is SUCH a cute book from the crayons’ point of view. They are TIRED of coloring the same old pictures the same old colors. Why does the Yellow crayon have to color the sun? And why can’t the Black crayon color a beach ball?…
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I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More Book Craft
It’s true that we are HUGE fans of activities and crafts based on children’s books. Today we’re sharing a craft inspired by a new book to us, “I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!” by Karen Beaumont. This pretend play kid made craft is big fun for imagination, language, and acting out the book while learning…
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Teaching Kids to Stop Spreading Germs
Oh boy, is life ever messy with little ones during the winter months. Add to the mix: a teething baby who puts EVERYTHING into her mouth, and your house is a germ festival. And it’s a festival you definitely DON’T want to visit. When kids are constantly passing germs, hygiene is so important! I’m not…
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Rainbow Color Sort Busy Bag
Our rainbow dyed lollipop sticks are making another appearance today with our rainbow color sort busy bag activity! We’ve been loving the busy bag activities we’ve been doing lately as part of a series with a group of kid activity bloggers and this rainbow color sorting busy bag is a new favorite in our house! Add this activity to your fine motor…
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How to Add with Regrouping Tips Tricks
We’re excited to share how to add with regrouping today! These tips and tricks have really helped Big Sister with her homework this year. First grade math has a lot of new concepts. We’ve been practicing math through play with a few new ways to practice math. We made this regrouping activity for some homework that was…
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Banana Cheese Cake Bites Recipe Cooking with Kids
Cooking with kids is such a fun way to spend a day. Mixing up concoctions in the kitchen is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my kids. They really get into the chopping and pouring of ingredients. Getting their hands messy is a hit for them. And when they get to eat…
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Caterpillar Grapes Snack for Kids
This caterpillar grapes snack is a cute snack for kids, but also a healthy and sensory snack. Healthy Snacks for kids can be cute and easy. This Green Snack and craft is a fun way to eat and the color green! We made green frozen grapes caterpillars for a cute food for kids and a…
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Stress Reducing Sensory Bin
Sometimes a mom (and the kids) needs a little stress-reducing. We’ve done lavender scented sensory play before (a few times!) for a scented relaxation activity. This stress reducing sensory bin is not scented, but it is stress relieving with it’s sensory play, resistive activity with proprioceptive input, and general slow-down-time-to-play-together-fun. Stress Reducing Sensory Bin for…
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Play Dough Scented with Body Wash
Oh, how we love play dough! This month on the 12 months of Sensory Dough series is scented dough. I can’t wait to see what the other bloggers joining us have to share for scented sensory dough you can make at home. The olfactory sense is a very powerful one. Scents can be calming or alerting to children (and…
