Scanning videos on my phone, I came across one of the twins playing in our sensory table. It was 3 homes ago but I still remember the afternoon like it was yesterday. My babies played in the sensory table regularly. It was an almost daily occurrence when the weather was warm. I always set up simple sensory play for babies because they were quick, natural and let the kids have … [Read more...]
DIY Sensory Box Activity for Kids
{Guest Post} My girls are growing up, faster than I like to admit. They’re outgrowing clothes at an alarming rate. Their tastes change by the hour. I created this DIY Sensory Box Activity for kids to foster that brain teaser type challenge as the girls are getting older. Coming up with activities that challenge their minds while also being age appropriate can be … [Read more...]
12 Fall Activities for Toddlers
Toddlers can have so much fun in the Fall. Many craft projects are a little too advanced for these little ones, but there is still much hands-on learning for toddlers in this season. These Fall activities for toddlers are simple and fun. … [Read more...]
40 Days of Sensory Bin Fillers: Oats & Table Salt
My older two will get their hands in just about anything. This oats and table salt sensory bin was easy to set up and fun for fine motor play. There are 40 Sensory bin fillers ideas for you too! Playing with textures and getting their hands dirty is fun for tall of my kids. There is so much learning that takes place when children get hands-on with their environment. A … [Read more...]
Pasta and Playdough Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers and Preschool
Do you have some play dough in the house? Here is an activity that can extend its use: pasta imprints for fine motor and sensory play! It is a great toddler activity and preschool activity emphasizing fine motor skills. We had some old-ish homemade play dough in the fridge and this is the second of three ways (here is the first) that I thought of to use it up. We can … [Read more...]
Rainbow Ice Painting Preschool Activity
{Post by Tracy} With Spring arriving in much of the country, this is a great time to celebrate the colors of the rainbow. This hands-on sensory activity for kids uses favorite science concepts in a rainbow ice painting preschool activity for kids! It's easier than you think to create multiple learning activities that are fun for your kids. With simple materials you have … [Read more...]
Toddler Pumpkin Activities
Every Fall I like to gather some gourds and mini pumpkins for my kids to explore. They love the sensory aspect of scientific discovery. There is so much you can do for toddler pumpkin play activities. Plus, the good news is this is an inexpensive way to play in the Fall. Grab some mini pumpkins, gourds, or even the plastic craft pumpkins from your local craft store. We had a … [Read more...]
Exploring Shapes with Sand Sensory Activity
Outdoor playtime is essential to kids' well-being. Anytime the grouchy behaviors show up (in me or the kids) we take a break and play outside. Of course gross motor activities like hopscotch or just playing at the playground are great for getting the wiggles out, but outdoor sensory activities can be a nice balance to learning time indoors. Exploring shapes sensory activity … [Read more...]
Ice and Muffin Tins Fine Motor Activity for Infants
A simple activity for infants can completely change the way your day feels. If you are stuck at home or feel like you just need to break up the day and spend some focused play time with your older infant, a simple activity like this ice and muffin tin fine motor activity for infants is a quick go-to. It's fun to watch babies explore. That is what I loved the most about being … [Read more...]
Tissue Paper Toddler Activity
This tissue paper toddler activity is so good for a day when you are stuck inside! It can be used multiple times throughout the day, and my toddlers were so excited to see the tissue paper more than once. Tissue paper is a pretty perfect toddler plaything. It crinkles, it rips, it swings and sways. You can kick it without hurting anything, and you crumple it and toss it too. … [Read more...]
Advent Activities for Kids: Teaching about Jesus at Christmas
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure for more details. If you have toddlers, preschool age children or school age kids, this list of Advent activities to teach children about Jesus at Christmas (or any time) is one you can start using today! My children are at an age where they believe the most important part of Christmas is getting gifts. As we … [Read more...]
Puzzles Made from REAL Pumpkins: Preschool Activities
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure for more info. Fall means pumpkin activities! Working on homeschool preschool lessons has been great because our ability to incorporate a variety of learning activities has been really exciting! I always enjoy the season of Fall and try to incorporate as much seasonal activities that I can for my children. This one … [Read more...]
Sensory Crawl Infant and Toddler Activity {Huggies Little Movers}
It is always an amazing change when a child who is so dependent on you can start crawling and walking on their own a bit. One-on-one time with our children playing and interacting is really important, but it is also important for a child to learn to explore (in safe ways) on their own. It can take time for a child to let you go, but around the older infant and toddler stage … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for Water Play Indoors
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. Water is never boring for kids! Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or older child, water is a great sensory activity for kids at home. Even my oldest finds creative ways to play with water. You do not need to have an outdoor space to play with water. It's a great simple activity to try indoors on days when … [Read more...]
Shaving Cream Indoor Sensory and Gross Motor Activity
When the weather prevents the kids from playing outside, it can be tricky to figure out what to do indoors. I like trying to play indoor games that get my kids moving so they can burn some energy, but the activities need to be safe so we are not injuring ourselves or breaking things inside! This indoor sensory activity combines shaving cream sensory play with a gross motor … [Read more...]