When doing art with my kids, I love to explore new media. While we have used chalk to draw on our sidewalk. . . and we’ve used sandpaper to make wood smooth. . . we had never used chalk and sandpaper together to create art. Fortunately, this flower bouquet project gave us the opportunity to […]
Solar System Bingo
Space is still one of my favorite subjects to learn about. The vastness of the universe simply boggles my mind. Because I love space so much, I have created a lot of space-related printables over the years. In fact, I’ve created so many that I put them into a bundle! Since my interest in space […]
30+ kid-friendly activities to do outdoors this summer
With summer weather here, it’s the perfect time to get outside and PLAY! Kids benefit from ample time in the outdoors, especially when they can breathe fresh air and exercise their bodies with lots of movement. The outdoors is also a great place to explore different sensory experiences. Below you will find more than 30 […]
Fire Fighter Toddler Skills Pack
When my son was little, he went through a phase where he was obsessed with fire fighters. I still remember that all the gifts he got for his birthday one year were related to fire fighters in one way or another. In fact, I’d be very curious to know what percentage of kids go through […]
Color mixing with colored ice cubes
I have always loved bright colors. Reds, corals, yellows, purples. . . bright colors cheer me up! Maybe that is why I have always loved color mixing activities so much. The opportunity to play with beautiful, bright colors and mix them to create new colors still gives me such delight even as a grown up. […]
4th of July Roll & Cover Math Games {free printables}
America’s Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed independence from Great Britain and its king. It took several more years and a lot of fighting until independence was finally won, but July 4 is the day we celebrate our country’s […]
Why learning colors and shapes is so important for young children
Do you ever wonder why we put so much emphasis in the toddler and preschool years on teaching colors and shapes? I mean, why put so much focus on colors and shapes rather than letters and numbers? In this post I explain why learning colors and shapes is so important for young children. I also share […]
Ocean Fine Motor Pack
I’ve been in love with ocean animals ever since my children and I did an Ocean Unit Study a few years back. And we’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity to visit some wonderful aquariums, both in California and in Hawaii. So today I’m happy to be adding to my collection of ocean printables […]
