July 10 is apparently Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day, but we love teddy bears all year long. Whether the bears are having lunch or we’re going on a bear hunt, there are lots of fun bear activities to do with kids … Read More...
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Summer Activity Printables for Kids
I know summer is not the best time for learning activities, or at least kids aren’t often into learning activities at this time of year. But it’s a great idea to have some printable activities available for those “I’m bored” … Read More...
Activities to Celebrate Ice Cream Month
It shouldn’t come as a surprise (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) that July is Ice Cream Month. I think we all reach for this tasty treat more when it’s hot outside, and it’s definitely hot outside!
To celebrate Ice … Read More...
Zoo Themed Activities for Kids
I read that July 1 is American Zoo Day, but any time is a good time to talk about, learn about and act like zoo animals. Even if a visit to an actual zoo isn’t in your plan for this … Read More...
Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids
The Fourth of July is a day traditionally full of fireworks, cookouts and family fun, and it’s a great day to do activities and on-theme experiments with kids. Check out these easy ideas for fun Fourth of July activities for … Read More...
Easy Ideas for Water Play with Kids
I never thought I would say this, but I kind of miss the days when my daughter was younger. Yes, it was a lot to keep her entertained through all those long summer days, but it was also fun coming … Read More...
Fun Activities to Learn about Butterflies
Spring is a great time of year to talk about butterflies, whether you live where butterflies are migrating this time of year or not. Here are some fun resources, games and butterfly themed activities to help your kids learn about … Read More...
Make Your Own Kinetic Sand
When my daughter was younger, like a lot of kids, she was really into sensory experiences. We made cloud dough and colored rice and pasta, and SO much homemade playdough I actually wrote multiple blog posts about it (this … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Activities and Decor for the Classroom
Looking for some easy activities for the classroom to do around Valentine’s Day, or need some new ideas for classroom decor to show your kiddos some love? Check out these posts full of great (and simple) ideas.
Easy Valentine’s Day STEM Activities for Preschool
Sensory activities and STEM projects are great for any time of year, and it’s easy to give them a holiday twist for kids of any ages.
Here are a few fun and easy STEM (or Montessori-inspired, sensory ideas, whatever you … Read More...
Easy Clothespin Dolls and Felt Learning Activities
Sometimes simplicity is a great thing when it comes to kids activities. Simple often means that things are open ended, that you can use materials in different ways, and that kids can come up with their own ways to play … Read More...
20 Ocean Crafts Kids Will Love
Welcome to our collection of 20 Ocean Crafts Kids Will Love! The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, full of fascinating creatures and beautiful landscapes. These craft activities are perfect for encouraging creativity and imagination in children while … Read More...
22 Dinosaur Craft Activities For Kids Of All Ages
The best roundup of dinosaur crafts, with some brand new ideas for creating dinosaurs too. Lots of recycled items used in this dinosaur craft list making them affordable and perfect for large-scale projects, such as camp crafts or school lesson … Read More...
Fun Thanksgiving Perler Bead Patterns
My daughter went through a pretty intense perler bead stage a few years ago. She loved making and melting her own pixel art. It’s a fun way to work on fine motor skills, following a pattern and more.
Crafty … Read More...
22 Quick And Easy Bugs And Insect Crafts
Welcome to our collection of 22 Quick And Easy Bugs and Insect Crafts! Bugs and insects are a fascinating subject for children and these craft activities are perfect for encouraging creativity and imagination while learning about these fascinating creatures. Pretend … Read More...
Halloween Literacy Activities Little Ones Will Love
This collection of Halloween themed literacy activities for preschool or kindergarten is just so cute and a lot of fun for little ones.
From matching magnet letters to the initial sounds of words to digging for letters in a bone-themed … Read More...
20 Fall Crafts For Kids
Welcome to our collection of 20 Fall Crafts for Kids! Fall is a wonderful time of year to get outside, explore nature, and get creative with all the beautiful colors and textures that the season has to offer. These craft … Read More...
Clear Slime Recipe and Ocean Slime for Kids
If you can’t get to the beach for the summer at least you can play with some beach sensory things. Little kids love play sand, seashells and, of course, slime, which you can make in an ocean theme pretty easily.… Read More...
10 Frog Kids Crafts
Welcome to our collection of 10 Frog Kids Crafts! These crafts are perfect for encouraging creativity and imagination in children while also teaching them about the fascinating world of frogs.
From creating frog-themed suncatchers to making a paper plate frog, … Read More...
Pop-It Challenge Cards
If you have kids at home or in the classroom who are into Pop-It
, these challenge cards from Teach Me Mommy are a fun way to add a little enrichment to this sensory toy.
The printables show different patterns … Read More...