What Are Brain Breaks? Brain breaks for kids are a way to take a mental break from what students are doing. They are a body break or a time to get moving with a little physical activity after periods of sitting. These movement breaks can make a huge difference in energy level and focus. Research …
If your family is anything like mine, you probably have a new Amazon box on your front step every day. These cardboard boxes can pile up quickly, and the recycle bin can only hold so many. So what do you do with all of the cereal boxes, cardboard tubes, and Amazon boxes? Here are 20 …
Halloween is just around the corner, but there are still a couple of days left to do one of these fun, easy ghost crafts for kids. These are the best Halloween crafts for younger children because they aren’t scary. Why not decorate with homemade ghosts as your child stays busy getting creativity and making a …
Pipe cleaners are something we always have on hand. They are so much fun to create and learn with. Here’s a collection of crafts and activities with pipe cleaners for kids of all ages. You can find pipe cleaners at a craft store or dollar store (sometimes called chenille stems). They are one of the …
Make a felt pizza for your little chef to use in the play kitchen. This is an easy craft that your little ones will have so much fun with and spend hours using in pretend play. This pizza set goes great with our DIY play kitchen spices that we made. How to …
Young children benefit from sensory play. One sensory experience that kids of all ages spend a good amount of time on is water play. Outside water play like using a water table, running through a sprinkler, or playing in a pool is awesome. However, sometimes you need an indoor activity for times it is too …
Are you looking for a quick and simple sensory experience for your young children? My favorite sensory play material is shaving cream. I use it a lot because we usually have it on hand and it’s easy clean-up when it’s over. Check out all of these awesome sensory play ideas that use shaving cream. Benefits …
Stock up on extra pool noodles now from your local dollar store and get inspired by all of these pool noodle ideas. From learning activities and games to Science experiments and crafts, there will be something you just HAVE to try! From DIY costumes to parent hacks, these Pool Noodle Activities are for you! Here …
Birds Nest Counting Are You My Mother Memory (printable) from Reading Confetti Are You My Mother Sequencing Cards (printable) from A Child’s Place Are You My Mother Paper Plate Crafts from My Activity Maker Are You My Mother Sensory Tub from I Can Teach My Child Handprint Bird Craft from The Craft Nest Bottle …
Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a fun way? Here are our favorite St. Patrick’s Day toddler activities. These fun ideas are sure to be a hit with little learners. You can even throw a St. Patrick’s Day party at your next play date with these fun holiday activities. St. Patrick’s …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the educational activities included in this Valentines Day Countdown. It includes 10 Valentine’s Day activities for kids that will make learning fun in the month of February! I don’t know about you, but it is hard for my kids to wait for holidays or celebrations. Counting down can be a simple …
The Kissing hand by Audrey Penn is a lovely story for children nervous about beginning a new school year. Here’s our favorite The Kissing Hand activities for preschool. This is one of our favorite books to read together at the beginning of the school year. The main character in this story is a little raccoon …