by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 3, 2026 | activities
Hand a child a pile of flowers and something predictable happens. They don’t sort by species or think about symmetry. They go straight for colour, grabbing whatever catches their eye first, then adjusting by feel rather than by rule. The result rarely looks like...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 13, 2025 | activities
Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 6, 2025 | activities
This is a quick, simple counting game that can be made for any season or holiday theme. We made it for Halloween or fall. The only supplies are a muffin pan or mini muffin pan, muffin liners and mini erasers. There are alternatives so you can use what you have at...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 30, 2025 | activities
Do you have left over pieces of that rug grip to keep area rugs from slipping? I have a use for it: Make pretend spider webs to create a number and counting game. with plastic Dollar Store spiders game is a hands-on math activity for preschoolers perfect for Halloween...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 29, 2025 | activities
Check your local craft store for the small craft pumpkins. They go on sale frequently. I grabbed a couple for this activity that puts a Fall spin on Mr. Potato Head. This one is a shape learning activity that can be a solo invitation to play or interactive. It teaches...
