This Feed the Monster Color Sort activity doesn’t take long to put together, and it’s pretty easy to get your hands on the materials needed to make it. (Upcycle those Starbucks cups.) And the silly monsters make color sorting much more fun. Here’s what I used to make this activity. […]
If you are looking for a simple pom pom activity or a pumpkin themed activity to do with your toddlers or preschoolers, try this one. You don’t need much in the way of materials, and it doesn’t require much hands-on involvement from the grown-ups. The big fun element of this […]
My daughter and I recently read Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs by Susan Bernardo as part of #ReadYourWorld for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018. This lovely picture book that tells about loved ones far away sending their love uses a lot of X’s and O’s in the illustrations. We were inspired […]
Have you ever picked your own blueberries? I think it’s one of the best experiences for kids. They get to see where berries come from. They get some fresh air and time with nature, and there’s even a snack provided! We no longer live in a place with access to […]
These sensory bins are a great way to entertain children outdoors, and they don’t require any clean-up! I’m a big believer in independent and imaginative play, but sometimes kids need a little guidance to get started. Sensory bins are great for that. These particular ones are meant to be played […]
We are big fans of sensory bins in this house! See why we use them here. There are so many things you can use to fill a sensory bin. We’ve tried many out, and have enjoyed some more than others. I decided to make a list of the sensory bin […]
If you’re new to sensory bins, you may be asking, “What’s the point?” Why do we use sensory bins? I use sensory bins for three main reasons. Exposure to new textures Extended independent play time Educational elements What do I mean by Exposure to new textures? For the first […]
My preschooler has begun working on basic addition skills, so I created this winter hat activity as a way for her to practice adding up to ten. If you are working with a young child on basic addition, they may enjoy this “Make Ten: Winter Hat Addition” activity. It’s simple […]
One of our favorite winter picture books is The Mitten by Jan Brett. It tells the story of a boy, Nikki, who loses his newly made white mitten in the snow, just as his grandma, Baba, predicted he would. The story goes on to describe how one animal after another […]
One of the pictures books we read as part of our Advent Picture Book Tree is Stranger in the Woods by Carl R Sams II. Affiliate Link This endearing book tells a story about the reactions of the woodland animals to a stranger that has appeared in their woods. The […]
