Working with styrofoam and toothpicks is a great fine motor skills activity for kids of all ages. It will strengthen the tripod grasp which is important for holding a pencil. This makes it a great pre-writing activity for young children. Building Structures with Styrofoam The best part about building toothpick structures is that it …
Pattern blocks are so much fun for kids of all ages. I love to give young children a chance to build and create with the different shapes. Whether that is on a table or mixed in with other blocks, just having time to explore the shapes is extremely valuable. Once enough time has been given …
Some children loves puzzles and love a challenge. There are different ways to strengthen critical thinking skills at an early age. Here are 10 critical thinking activities for preschoolers and older toddlers that will help young children become critical thinkers. These are simple activities that you can try today. Critical Thinking Games What …
Here are 20 free, printable busy bags full of fun kid’s activities! Busy Bags (or Activity Bags) are a popular item to make and use with toddlers and preschoolers. They are perfect for road trips, waiting at the doctor’s office, independent play, or quiet time. What is a Busy Bag? Busy bags are a quiet activity …
We’ve had a lot of fun with Doc McStuffins Pretend Play so I decided to add to it with these easy to assemble Doc McStuffins Themed Learning Activities. I printed these Doc McStuffins Character Cards and used those to write the “diagnosis” on for each activity. Doc, what’s the diagnosis? SORT-a-tosis (Sorting straws into play …
I’ve heard of ways to make ice cream in a bag and I’ve seen recipes for it all over the internet, but for some reason I have never tried it. Part of me didn’t believe that it really worked. It DOES work! Here’s how to make your own homemade ice cream in a bag: …
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 …