This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through how to create an interactive Lego chore chart with money values. It’s perfect for kids of all ages including the older kids who have outgrown the cute chore charts.
These sensory activities are a great way to have the kids be busy and also having fun. Before you spend hours searching for loads of fun ideas, check out these great kid-friendly activities here. There are so many great ideas to keep the kiddos entertained. Sensory Activities If you’re looking for super fun ideas …
These number rocks are perfect for making math fun! Use them in the classroom or as a boredom buster at a restaurant. Number Rocks Sitting around for any length of time with little ones, when they need to be quiet, can be a challenge. Waiting for your food at a restaurant, sitting in a doctor’s …
We love to come up with recycled crafts for kids, there is no need to go out and buy a lot of fancy supplies to create a fun craft or activity for kids. My daughter is working on a lot of specific fine motor skills right now, and I wanted to create a quick busy …
It’s time for a new free printable! We have found our readers really love dice games for kids. Our first printable dice were such a hit we wanted to come up with a second set to keep the fun going! These dice are great for working on shapes, colors, and numbers with your kiddos. We …
Create these simple Valentine’s Day cards while practicing scissor skills with your kids. This craft is perfect for preschoolers. They can make something they are proud of and master their cutting skills. Scissor Practice Valentines Day Cards Creating more construction paper crafts for kids in our archive is high on our list of things to do! …
This Colored Salt Snow Art is the perfect addition to our winter art for kids. It is a process art project that kids of all ages will enjoy! Grab some snow and let’s start creating! Colored Salt Snow Art Ever since co-writing The Undeniable Power of Play I have realized just how often play-based learning …
We have come up with 5 Christmas Boredom Busters for you! These are quick and easy kids activities that you can pull out anywhere! They are fun for kids and are a great way to pass the time this holiday season. Whether you are expecting to be at an airport or have a few holiday dinners …
Keeping little hands busy can often be a struggle. And while I usually don’t have a problem with a messy activity, sometimes you just want something simple to throw at them without the worry of cleanup coming later. You need to make yourself a couple of these button practice felt flowers! They are perfect for …
One of the best go-to mediums to pull out with little ones would have to be pipe cleaners. You can turn them into about anything, they are great for fine motor play, and the possibilities for play-based learning are endless! We have gathered some great Pipe Cleaner Crafts & Activities for you to try out! …
We fully believe that play-based learning is the best way to teach your young children. As we write about in our book, The Undeniable Power of Play, we really encourage you to set up fun activities to let your child explore and develop through play. We have gathered some great Robot Crafts & Activities for …
This easy spider craft with pipe cleaners is the perfect non-scary Halloween craft for preschoolers. Plus we sneak in a bit of fine motor skill-building. Always a plus! Spider craft with pipe cleaners There may only be one thing that I like better than a fun craft that my little one can help with. That …
My fridge is always covered. Between magnets, pictures, and notes there is always plenty to help distract my youngest while I make dinner. We have a new addition that I wanted to share with you today, our button tic tac toe magnet game. Now my youngest doesn’t really get tic tac toe quite yet… But, her toddler learning …
Brushes are overrated when it comes to painting with toddlers. They can be hard for them to maneuver and they can have a hard time making what’s in their mind. All you have to do is take a look around and you will find lots of household items for painting! When it comes to looking for …
From a very young age, I have been encouraging my kiddos to be creative and artistic. To some parents, all they think of when they hear painting with toddlers is messy messy messy! Now I am not going to try to convince you otherwise… I do not have a secret that will make this art process …
This simple moon sand recipe uses coconut oil. We then scent it with taste-safe ingredients. It’s the perfect sensory activity for kids of all ages, even toddlers!
Like so many other crafts on the site we like using up things we have around the house. V and I really enjoyed creating these tissue paper butterflies. I know there are tons of tissue paper butterflies out there, but these are different. Your little ones can use a bit of fine-motor skills to create these …
Create fun twig art with your kids with this easy nature craft for kids. Gather some sticks and twigs and let’s get creating! Twig Art This time of year we are outside every chance we get. It isn’t too hot yet, but too warm to stay cooped up inside. So how do we get crafty …