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  • Pipe Cleaner Busy Bag

    This pipe cleaner busy bag is a creative way to use pipe cleaners while helping preschoolers to develop fine motor skills and visual motor skills. Add this pipe cleaner busy activity to your list of preschooler activities! Pipe Cleaner Busy Bag I have been trying to think of activities to keep my 3-year-old son busy…

  • The Mixed-Up Chameleon Snack Mix

    The Mixed-Up Chameleon Snack Mix

    Many years ago, we made a mixed up snack mix to go along with some “The Mixed Up Chameleon” activities that we were doing with a group of preschoolers. It’s a fun way to engage little minds using a colorful snack, and is inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved book, “The Mixed-Up Chameleon”. Whether you’re exploring…

  • Books About Siblings

    Have a new baby in the house? Maybe you are preparing for the newest little one to add to the family fun in the house. A new baby can make for a big change in any home! Use these books about siblings to help big brothers and big sisters adapt to the change that a…

  • Little Blue and Little Yellow Activity

    Check out this Little Blue and Little Yellow activity to work on color mixing and sensory play with a children’s book favorite! We whipped up a batch of Kool-Aid puffy paint for a sensory play experience that has a scented aspect. Kids will love this color mixing activity, and will be sure to remember it…

  • Children’s Book Quotes for Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day!  Wishing all of the moms a wonderful day full of snuggles and love!  This mama is celebrating with three blessings and (still) waiting on number four to make her presence.  Only five days late now!  I’m guessing she can hear all of the crazy chaos happening out here and is staying nice…

  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom letter learning activity

    This week’s post in the Preschool Book Series is featuring one of our all time favorite books.  We started reading this when Big Sister was just a little one and have enjoyed it with each of the kids over the past six years.  We LOVE Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. for it’s…

  • Learning Activities for Babies and Toddlers Age 0-2

     I’m so excited to share fun ideas for learning in Babies and Toddlers.  The super creative ideas are perfect for the 0-2 year age range, and would be a hit with older siblings, too.  I’m definitely saving these ideas for after the baby gets here.  Check out these ideas for your Baby or Toddler.  You’re…

  • Being a Mother quote

    This Aunt is about to become a mother, again.  Baby number four will be here very soon…maybe days, or a week…this time of not knowing exactly when life changes again is very exciting.  With Mother’s Day coming up, we wanted to share a quote with all of the moms who know about those strengths and…

  • Button snack for Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

    This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We are so excited to join a few other fabulous bloggers in a series based on preschool books.  Today’s book is one of our absolute favorites and one that we know by heart…and recite a ton!  Little Guy is a huge fan of Pete the Cat books so when I…

  • Easy Sensory Bins

    Easy Sensory Bins

    These easy sensory bins are inspiring ways to encourage creative play, movement, and skill building in kids. The features listed below are easy sensory bins for the kids to use to learn, explore, and play.  So if you are looking to throw together a sensory bin or two, these are the ones for you…easy and…