Toddler activities are the most effective when they are simple. Toddlers are very creative-that is why we often find them on top of tables, digging through the cupboards or tasting the water in the water table that may or may not have been in there a little too long...toddlers are little explorers. I think this age group requires the most hands-on and one-on-one time with us … [Read more...]
Calendar Photo Crawl Activity for Infants and Toddlers
Do you happen to have an old calendar? Does it have a few big images of animals, or trucks, or even nature scenes? You can use it for this simple learning activity that can be adapted for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Even my first grader had some fun with it. No leftover calendar? I have some options for you in the post. I try to create activities that can be … [Read more...]
One Item Activity: Clothespins
Need an a activity for preschoolers and school aged kids that involves no prep? This is one that will work! Jamie at hands on: as we grow inspired me to think up a whole list of one item activities that require zero prep time when she shared a clever fine motor activity using paper clips. It is genius! I decided to give the kids my clothespins to explore. … [Read more...]
Activity for Infants: Beach Towel Sensory Exploration
As a mom, I am amazed at how many options for baby play time there are just using items we all have in our homes. This one is great indoors or out! It helps enhance tummy time for babies and may even extend an infant's interest in spending time on his/her belly. This is a one item, one step activity. This post contains affiliate links. Please see … [Read more...]
4 Original Autumn Songs and Chants for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
(This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosure.) Children learn so much from singing songs and saying chants. I created a songs and chants resource binder to store away all the little songs I used while teaching so I could reference them during each season or unit of study. Here I have a few new autumn or fall songs for kids to fit … [Read more...]
9 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Up
Time for some Halloween 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 my own creation and I also have shared links to other blogs that have additional ideas for you as well. I've got pumpkins, spiders, ghosts and more! … [Read more...]
Activities with Cardboard Tube Apple Trees
It can be tough to combine learning activities for multiple ages of children. As a mom of 4 where my kids ages spans from kindergarten to infants, we have to get creative to make learning time successful. You can make seven learning activities with cardboard tube apple trees. From shapes to basic math, this Fall themed kids activity grows with your child. Learning … [Read more...]
Learning Animal Names with Name Tags
My kids were playing with their toy animals a lot. I noticed that my toddler already knew the animal names, and my oldest was nearly at reading age. In the midst of one of their pretend play sessions, I asked them if they wanted to make name tags for the animals. They are usually game for a fun activity! With items we already had at home, I made some simple name tags for … [Read more...]
Hanger Scale DIY Toy
Helping children explore the scientific method, creating conversations about weight and numbers, and doing it all inexpensively is a lesson worth teaching. Whether you homeschool or supplement your child's learning at home, this DIY toy scale made out of a hanger is simple and engaging. You can make it in 3 simple steps! Use the hanger scale to compare the weights … [Read more...]
Homemade Play Dough Puzzle
I make homemade play dough with my children every now and then (and it lasts a LONG time in the fridge in between when we are playing with it). They get bored with just playing with the dough, though, so I created a puzzle from dough that we would be throwing out anyway. You could use store bought play dough as well for this. (Note: If you make homemade play dough, … [Read more...]
When You’ve Reached Your Limit
I just wanted a break. I had been up since 2AM. My toddler did not need sleep-apparently. My wake-up call for the day happened at a time when during my college years I would just have been going to bed. Ah, but this is adulthood. Adulthood with two kids, a husband who was working Monday through Friday 3 hours away and not coming home at night during the week. There was no … [Read more...]
Homemade Summer Fun with Kids
My children are ‘outdoor kids’, large motor machines. They need to get outside in order to keep their spirits in balance-I need that too. Thankfully summer fun with kids provides a multitude of outdoor time for fun-and learning. Having children in multiple age groups allows me the challenge to adapt activities for different skill levels. Some summer climates limit how … [Read more...]
DIY Magnetic Felt Board for the Fridge
This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. Dinner time in our house is a bit hectic. I often have the twins pulling at my legs while trying to navigate my way through main dish, sides and filling up milk cups. It can get tricky (and a bit overwhelming) when everyone is so hungry that calm seems to be lost. I needed a way to distract the kids in the kitchen … [Read more...]
Picky Eaters Can Learn to Eat
My kids are picky eaters. It has been exhausting many nights at the dinner table trying to convince them that the colorful healthy foods are good for them. My oldest has been picky from the baby food stage, my second started around 2 years old, and the twins do not like much meat and a few vegetables.I breastfed all of them, but did have to switch my oldest to formula after 5 … [Read more...]
Teaching Through Tantrums
Do your children throw tantrums? Do you try disciplinary strategies and feel that they make little headway in teaching your child how to get over a mood swing? There is a great resource for us! It is easy to work into your days, teaches children to learn about why they are having emotional swings and engages them in moderating their own behavior. Crabbie Masters, is an … [Read more...]
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