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.
milk, bread, and eggs.
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.
no brush needed.
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.
playful pasta.
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.
happy heart-day.
Hi all! With Valentine’s Day behind us, I wanted to take a minute to share some of the activities my boys and I had fun with over the last week or so. Our sensory bin was transformed into a playful, heart-day extravaganza. Fully equipped with red/pink paper flower petals, pom poms, heart-shaped counters and miscellaneous heart-shaped … Continue reading happy heart-day.