Use these free printable playdough mats as the perfect addition to any playdough activities! There are so many benefits to playing with play dough for young children. Strengthening hand muscles, language skills, math skills, and creativity are just a few of the best things about the sensory experience of working with playdough. Young kids can …
You can make this preschool block challenge using one inch building blocks and the printable challenge cards. You can use this fun block activity as a busy bag, in a block center, or at home on a rainy day. My favorite part is that this requires very little prep work and it can be used …
Do you have a ton of left over candy? Are you looking for a creative way to learn with pieces of candy? You’ve come to the right place. We want to share with you fun candy activities for kids of all ages. Even though we end up with so much candy after each holiday, I …
Pete the Cat is a pretty groovy cat. He sings, plays guitar, and has over 15 books written about him. He’s pretty much a household name and a staple in elementary classrooms and libraries. Preschoolers, kindergarten students, and even older kids know Pete the Cat absolutely love his stories, songs, and more. If you have …
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 …