We love water beads around at our house! I've posted in the past about several water beads activities we've done, including a water bead sensory bin, a Christmas water bead sensory bin, and a 4th of July water bead sensory bin. We've also done a water bead science experiment. Recently, I was looking for a way to reuse some water beads from one ... Continue Reading
8 spring flower activities for kids
We've been enjoying some much warmer temperatures the last two weeks. Along with the warmer weather, I've noticed our trees and rose bushes beginning to produce new leaves. That can only mean one thing - spring is here! This week I'm sharing several spring flower activities for kids to get your kids in the mood for spring. From art projects to ... Continue Reading
Sensory play: Moldable sand – our new favorite material!
I've written over and over about how much I love sensory play and why it is valuable for supporting kids' development. I'm always on the lookout for new sensory materials to engage my children's senses. So I was intrigued when I recently learned about a new moldable sand product. Unlike regular sand, this moldable sand is soft and stretchy. It ... Continue Reading
Teaching shapes with Spielgaben
A few months ago we received our Spielgaben set. I left it in the garage for a few weeks to get rid of the strong varnish smell, but we recently brought it in and have begun enjoying learning with the materials. This teaching shapes activity was inspired by the printable materials that came with our Spielgaben set. Shape learning, of course, is an ... Continue Reading
6 spring activities for kids
Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Spring officially begins this year on March 20. Perhaps it's the warm weather, or perhaps it's all the green leaves that begin to appear, but there's just something so fresh and inviting about spring. It feels so nice to shed the extra layers of clothing and spend more time outdoors. Does it feel ... Continue Reading
How to make a pipe cleaner shamrock
In this post I'm sharing a simple tutorial for how to make a pipe cleaner shamrock. With St. Patrick's Day coming up, this is a perfect little craft to celebrate the holiday while also working on fine motor skills. Or simply use these pipe cleaner shamrocks to decorate your home, school, or office! Note: This and other St. Patrick's Day ideas can ... Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin
I've written before about how I first learned about sensory play and why I think it is so important for kids. As long as my kids continue to enjoy sensory play - and so far they still love it! - I will continue finding ways to incorporate it into our regular routine. With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching, I knew I wanted to create a St. ... Continue Reading
Teaching colors to kids through everyday play
My kids have both had very different experiences learning their colors. QBoy learned to identify and name the basic colors quite easily when he was still a toddler. XGirl, on the other hand, struggled to learn her colors for a long time. Now at age 4, she knows most of her basic colors but still gets confused from time to time (especially with the ... Continue Reading
Books about St. Patrick’s Day for kids
Aside from having my kids experience something for themselves, I find that the next best way to teach them about new things is to read books. So as St. Patrick's Day approaches, we are reading several books about St. Patrick's Day. The nine children's books about St. Patrick's Day I've reviewed below include both fiction and non-fiction ... Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Do-a-Dot Printables {free}
St. Patrick's Day is coming up soon! Today I'm releasing the next pack in my do-a-dot printables series, my St. Patrick's Day Do-a-Dot Printables. This pack includes 21 St. Patrick's Day-themed do-a-dot worksheets designed to help kids practice a range of skills including one-to-one correspondence, shapes, patterning, letter ... Continue Reading
