Looking for fun preschool math activities? This is the post for you! These play based learning ideas are EASY to set up and packed with learning! Need activities ASAP? Get your hands on this FREE list of 70 easy activities here! (They’re arranged by category, so it’s easy to find what you need!) DIY Counting Cups: Fun […]
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a great Chicago spot for kids
Overview This is the post for you to snag the the Chicago Nature Museum best tips!! The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has always been one of my favorite Chicago museums with very young kids. It’s much smaller than some of the behemoths – like the Field Museum and Museum of Science and Industry. It’s manageable, […]
Play dough makes for awesome hands-on fun and learning! But you might need to mix it up from time to time to keep your kids interested! Here are three easy ways to make play dough exciting again with with kids! Here are three fun ways that you may not have tried when it comes to […]
Let’s talk about kids’ schedules! This post covers exactly how to create a daily schedule for kids, because this is such a common need for families! No matter your kid’s age or if you’re a parent of one or many, you’ve likely wondered about having a daily schedule or rhythm. In this post I’ll walk […]
Are you wondering how to make a sensory table and where to get started?! This is for you! We’ll cover why sensory play is important for play based learning, the benefits of sensory play for toddler and preschool learning, and cover exactly how to make a sensory table! Shop our favorite sensory supplies here! As […]
Looking for easy kids activities at home?! Grab a muffin tin!! Not only are they in most everyone’s kitchen cabinet, but also muffin tins are so versatile for kids’ activities at home!! Many of us are looking for EASY, doable ideas to encourage independent play and learning with our kids at home. Although we might […]
Top 3 Social-Emotional Activities for Preschoolers – teach coping skills and self regulation
If you want to help a child build fine motor skills, this is the post for you! Fine motor activities help our kiddos strengthen their finger and hand muscles. (Think coloring, cutting, pinching, and tearing!) Some kids love fine motor activities – some kids avoid fine motor work, and they may need a little extra […]
Paw Patrol Sensory Play using a sensory table or sensory bin is a total slam dunk with Paw Patrol fans!! Remember that sensory play doesn’t need to be expensive or difficult to set up. For this activity I used materials we had on hand to create a fun, inviting set up for my kids. Paw […]
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