We’ve had some FUN, April Busy Boxes! Everything is colorful this time of year and G is all about colors so I tried to do some color themed activities. Color Box I taped a color sheet into the bottom of the box (I made this one on the computer) and filled …
Busy boxes (similar to busy bags) are still one of G’s favorite things! In fact, he chooses to do a busy box more often than just playing with toys! Plus, they’re the perfect way to encourage some one-on-one play time with my little guy! Here are the March Busy Boxes we introduced this month and the new …
G is still LOVING his busy boxes (similar to busy bags)! I swap out the contents for different things on a monthly basis. Some I do hang on to longer if he is still actively choosing it and engaging. Here’s what we have for the February Busy Boxes! February Busy Box Ideas Play-Doh He’s …
We are still LOVING our busy boxes over here (which are similar to busy bags)! About twice a day, G (20 months) will say, “Box? Box?” and drag me over to the cupboard to select one of the fun activities. I switch out the activities once a month so here are some of the fun ideas included in …
Halloween is getting closer and one of our favorite things to do is celebrate the holiday with friends! If you have little ones, how about gathering some of their buddies together for a morning of learning and fun? With some simple dollar store materials, you could host a Halloween tot school! Tray Activities Tray …
Does your little one love Dora? Here are some simple DIY Dora File Folder Games that you can make for your toddler or preschooler. LM loves Dora the Explorer, especially the character Swiper. So when I came across a $1 pack of Dora stickers, I knew I had to “swipe” them so that my little guy could have …
One of the greatest activities I’ve ever set up for M (now 4.5) is our collection of busy bags. We take these busy bags everywhere. Seriously, they come to restaurants, doctor appointments, on vacations, and even during quiet time in M’s room (our substitution for nap time). I started out by picking up about a dozen zippered …
Here’s a great activity for your toddler or preschooler using a cardboard shape and rubber bands. It is great for strengthening finger and hand muscles which is important for beginning writers. Cut a star out of sturdy cardboard and give your child several rubber bands to stretch over it. This is a great activity for motor …
Make this DIY learning activity using pipe cleaners and a Pringles can. I saw this idea at LearningWith Bella. Take a Pringles can and punch holes in the lid. Use permanent markers and color around each hole. Find 2-3 pipe cleaners of each color and let your child put the pipe cleaner in …
Making reusable activity pages is great for traveling or waiting at a restaurant! Toddlers and preschoolers will love using the dry erase markers and erasing their marks to try again. Materials: Dry Erase Markers, Contact Paper, Paper or Cardstock Simply cover a piece of paper, cardstock, or coloring book page with a piece of …