Who's ready for some colorful, glittery, ooey, gooey fun? Today the boys and I tried our luck with DIY rainbow slime and it was awesome! This has sensory exploration written all over it. The kids LOVED touching it, poking it, and squeezing it through their fingers. So fun! Ours didn't come out too slimey, and … Continue reading ooey, gooey, fun.
There's just something about this rainbow craft that makes me smile. It's so colorful and reminds me of the warmer spring days ahead. This activity is pretty toddler friendly and only requires a few materials: paper streamers, glue, a paper plate, scissors, cotton balls and maybe a toddler or two. 🤗 Next, cut the paper … Continue reading rainbows and sunshine.
Hi all! With St.Patrick's day behind us, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the fun activities and crafts the boys and I did over the last few weeks. Don't worry, theres still plenty of time to take out the green glitter, gold coins, and shamrocks...March is a LONG one! My toddler … Continue reading green glitter for days.
A few weeks ago my littlest love turned ONE! To celebrate we just had to make Birthday Cake Cloud Dough for the sensory table. This is such a fun and easy activity to do with the kids. The dough itself is super easy to make and has only 2 ingredients: flour and vegetable oil (we … Continue reading one little candle.
Let's talk dramatic play: a specific type of play that enhances early learning through language development, social skills, higher order thinking and so much more. Sounds intense but it's really oh, so simple! This week, our dramatic play center is set up as a grocery store. A fun and familiar place your kids will enjoy … Continue reading milk, bread, and eggs.
Painting is a wonderful way for your child to express their creativity and polish up on their  fine-motor skills. Of course, offer assistance when necessary and needed, but for the most part, sit back and let your kids take the lead.  You’ll be amazed at how creative those care-free little hands actually are. Painting can … Continue reading no brush needed.
This activity has been a favorite at our house for a while. Last summer, I dyed two boxes of uncooked pasta to use in our sensory bin. And guess what....we are STILL using them, in so many different ways, 6 months later. This is such a playful activity and your kids will get a kick … Continue reading playful pasta.
