Today I’m excited to release the newest printable in my Easter printables collection – my Easter coloring pages! There’s something so simple yet so gratifying about simple coloring pages. As a child I used to love coloring pages. I remember when our local grocery stores used to hold coloring contests. On at least two occasions I entered coloring […]
Exploring glitter putty {science activities for kids}
This blog features a number of science activities for kids, because science is one of my favorite subjects to share with my children. I have always loved science, and I hope to pass that love on to my kids. Since they are still preschoolers, I believe that part of teaching them about science is teaching them to […]
Easter gross motor egg and spoon game
Today I’m sharing a fun game that requires balance, patience, and movement: An Easter gross motor egg and spoon game! Kids love a physical challenge, and this game provides plenty of challenge without being too difficult. I also love that the game can be played either cooperatively or competitively. (I tend to encourage cooperation rather than […]
Sensory play: Kinetic 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 material called kinectic sand. Unlike regular sand, kinetic sand is […]
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 […]
Build a 3D rainbow {measurement activity with free printable}
In looking for a rainbow activity to do with my kids, I saw a cute 3D rainbow. I decided to take this idea and turn it into a way for my kids to practice some basic measurement skills. (I also made a printable that I’m sharing here today.) The idea to make a printable was […]
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 books about St. Patrick’s Day for kids I’ve reviewed below include both fiction […]
Exploring states of matter with water, ice, and steam
This activity exploring states of matter with water, ice, and steam was done as part of our unit covering states of matter. The point of this activity was to show my kids how matter can change states from solid to liquid to gas. Further, I wanted them to learn that temperature is a major factor causing […]
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