Painting is one of our VERY favorite activities in this house! We love a good set of watercolors but we also like to get creative. Here are some of our favorite ways to paint! Toddler Painting This one is a sneaky learning activity and craft all rolled into one! I draw some lines (these inadvertently …
Sticker puzzles are an easy way to challenge your little ones. Here are 3 different versions to use with stickers you have on hand and this printable puzzle mat. Sticker Matching (left) – You will need 9 pairs of matching stickers. Stick one set on the puzzle mat and leave the others loose for your child …
Cut eggs from different colors of construction paper. Use whatever stickers you have on hand. Decorate each egg with matching colored stickers. Not only is this a creative color matching activity, but it is great for fine motor development as your child manipulates the stickers.
You can have egg hunts all month long without having to fill the eggs with candy or cheap toys. The trick….a puzzle egg hunt! Stuff the eggs with 2-3 puzzle pieces and hide them around the house or yard. Some puzzle pieces may be too large to stuff in the eggs, but the 100 piece …
Is swinging important for kids? Lately, I see many playgrounds, parks, and schools without a swing set. Are they left out due to liability , supervision, or cost? I’m not sure what the challenges are to include swings anywhere kids are, but I do know why it is so important for kids to have opportunities …
Whether we like it or not, grocery shopping is a must. So we might as well use it to our advantage and sneak in a little learning with these Kids’ Activities with Groceries. Sorting I consider it a bonus when the kids help me unpack or put away groceries. On this particular day, we were …
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is one of our all time favorite books! Here is a collection of Goodnight Moon activities and crafts to try: A Comb and a Brush Activity from Two-daloo.com The kids will have a blast finding pictures from the story with their brush in the salt tray! Puffy Paint Moon …
A brilliant friend of mine shared this great idea on Facebook the other day, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! She made a “starry night” for her two-year-old with everyday items we all have lying around our house. All you need is a colander, flashlight, and a dark room. Stick your flashlight …
Help the bunny get to his apples. This DIY Lego Counting Game is the perfect way to practice counting with your Legos! How to Play: Gather 10-20 Legos, dice, a character to move along your Lego path. Set up your path with the Legos. Your path can be straight, zig-zagged, curved, short, or long. …
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We all have them, so why not reuse those empty tissue boxes to make learning fun? Here’s a collection of activities using a tissue box: Kleenex Box Snowman Game (printable) Kleenex Box Turkey Game (printable) Kleenex Box Pumpkin Game (printable)
Paper plate crafts and activities are fun and simple to set up because we usually have paper plates on hand. Here are several activities using paper plates that we have enjoyed! Paper Plate Alphabet Crafts A-Z Paper Plate Angel Craft Paper Plate Snake Paper Plate Color Wheel Paper Plate Easter Wreath Paper Plate Heart Wreath