This activity is great for free play as well as for busy bags when waiting at the doctors office or on a long car trip. Children are able to make shapes, color sort and just otherwise occupy themselves! Come take a look at the various things my kids made and which materials I used to make the craft sticks work. View this kids activity at Powerful Mothering! ...
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Kindergarten Cutting Activity from Makeovers & Motherhood
A simple scissors activity that requires minimal prep + works on fine motor skills + happy kid = a Kindergarten cutting activity that moms & kids love! View this kids activity at Makeovers & Motherhood! ...
Scientific Art: Painting with acids and bases from Blog Me Mom
This unique scientific art project doesn't require any paint. Kids will be excited to watch colors appear out of nowhere! View this kids activity at Blog Me Mom! ...
Bring the snow indoors from Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting
Too cold to go out? Try bringing the snow in! View this kids activity at Mama Smiles! ...
Monster Truck Foil Painting from Crayon Box Chronicles
Vroom! Frightening McMean, Tormentor and I-Screamer rev up their car-crushing engines for foil painting fun! Join us on the recycled foil track! Rolling wheels, high-octane attitude and big, bold personality make monster truck painting fun! View this kids activity at Crayon Box Chronicles! ...
8 Ways for Kids to Learn in the Dark from Happily Ever Mom
These are our top eight activities to learn and to play with light tables, glow sticks, and flashlights! View this kids activity at Happily Ever Mom! ...
Water Science Experiment from little bins for little hands
Learning what absorbs water and what does not with simple materials from around the house! We had a blast exploring and hypothesizing what would and would not hold water! View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
Making Faces on the Light Table from And Next Comes L
A fun way to explore facial features, emotions, and more on the light table. View this kids activity at And Next Comes L! ...
Lego Game… directions and a free printable Game Board!!! from A Mom with a Lesson Plan
Looking for a way to use all of those Lego's that are laying all over the house? Print out this free Lego Game Board... you'll be playing in minutes! View this kids activity at A Mom with a Lesson Plan! ...
Animal Tracking with Children: A Beginner’s Guide from Rain or Shine Mamma
Animal tracking is a fun way for the whole family to connect with nature and play outdoors. If you've never done it before - don't fret! You don't need to be a hardcore naturalist to help your child track animals. Check these simple tips to get started! View this kids activity at Rain or Shine Mamma! ...
Create a Symmetrical Snowflake from Buggy and Buddy
Here’s one of our favorite winter crafts for kids using common craft materials~ Creating Symmetrical Snowflakes! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Tie-Dyed Snow from How Wee Learn
This activity is so easy and looks REALLY COOL! Using only markers and water we tie-dyed the snow. A great way to enjoy the snowy weather. View this kids activity at How Wee Learn! ...
10 Wonderful Winter Activities for Kids from East Coast Mommy
A collection of simple and fun winter activities for kids... including our favorite... making snow ice cream. View this kids activity at East Coast Mommy! ...
The Learning Curve For Boys from 3 Boys and a Dog
Studies show there are real differences between boys and girls in terms of brain chemistry, maturation and how they learn best. Technologies such as PET scans and MRIs have already found “at least 100 differences in male and female brains,” and there are likely more discoveries to come. The following information uncovers some key insights into boys and how they learn: View this ...
DIY Homemade Snow Globe from Education.com
Homemade snow globes are a favorite glittery creation for both kids and adults. This snow globe is made with just a few supplies, and the craft is simple enough for kids to make themselves. View this kids activity at Education.com! ...
Frosted Snowflakes from Emma (My Little 3 and Me)
Make frosted Snowflakes, a lovely up-cycled and sensory winter craft that look beautiful on the window. View this kids activity at Emma (My Little 3 and Me)! ...
Building a Snowman Based on a Story from JDaniel4’s Mom
We read the story the First Day of Winter and created a snowman based on the one shared in the book. View this kids activity at JDaniel4's Mom! ...
Snowman Suncatchers from Craftulate
These cute snowman suncatchers are a fun way to catch some winter light! View this kids activity at Craftulate! ...
Winter Book & Craft: Snowy Paper Bag Tree from Crayon Box Chronicles
Our winter craft is simple to make and uses basic crafting material you probably having lying around your craft table. The kids will love the BIG storm! View this kids activity at Crayon Box Chronicles! ...
10 ways to make pretend snow at home from Blog Me Mom
Too cold to play in the real snow? Try these easy homemade recipes for faux snow. Great for play time, sensory bins and art. View this kids activity at Blog Me Mom! ...
Mini Fine Motor Skills Activity Tray from little bins for little hands
Mini fine motor activities to practice skills while keeping kids engaged and having fun. My son loved choosing the next mini activity to work on with me! View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
Winter Sensory Bin on the Light Table from And Next Comes L
A beautiful winter inspired sensory bin with water beads, snowflakes, and sneaky alphabet learning. Although optional, it looks magical on the light table! View this kids activity at And Next Comes L! ...
Snowflake Paper Bag Luminary from Craftulate
This paper bag luminary is great fine motor practice for little ones, and a great winter decoration when completed! View this kids activity at Craftulate! ...
Valentine’s Cutting Skills Tray & Collage Making from little bins for little hands
We practiced our fine motor scissor cutting skills with a Valentine's themed activity! We also made a fun collage out of our trimmings! View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
Contact Paper Winter Window Art from Twodaloo
Make this beautiful snowflake window art using just a few items- messy fun for the whole family! View this kids activity at Twodaloo! ...
I Only Have Eyes For You | Monster Valentine with a Free Printable from Tutus & Tea Parties
These kid made Valentine's Day cards are great for children to create for friends and classmates. View this kids activity at Tutus & Tea Parties! ...
Crayon Resist Winter Landscape from How Wee Learn
Create a beautiful winter landscape with a simple crayon resist technique - great for little kids and big ones too! View this kids activity at How Wee Learn! ...
Kids’ Art Valentine’s Day Keepsake from Triple T Mum
A lovely keepsake you can make from your child’s art work that would make a lovely gift for someone special and it doesn’t have to be just for Valentine’s. View this kids craft at Triple T Mum! ...
East Heart Suncatchers from Where Imagination Grows
These beautiful heart suncatchers will brighten any window! They are so easy that both toddlers and preschoolers can make them with ease!! View this kids activity at Where Imagination Grows! ...
Kid-Made Contact Paper Valentines from Simple.Home.Blessings.
These are the most simple valentines for kids of all ages. A sensory craft experience perfect for a Valentine's party. View this kids activity at Simple.Home.Blessings.! ...
Snow and Water Science Experiment from Inspiration Laboratories
Discover what happens when you add water to snow in this easy to set up preschool science experiment. View this kids activity at Inspiration Laboratories! ...
Play Dough & Cookie Cutter Valentine from Buggy and Buddy
This is one of our favorite homemade (and candy-free) valentines! The post includes a free printable to make assembling the valentines a snap! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Heart Sensory Collage from Crayon Box Chronicles
Today’s heart sensory collage explores tactile sensations, cutting, and fine motor skills. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this seemed like a great opportunity to create and explore with red materials. View this kids activity at Crayon Box Chronicles! ...
Easy Kid-Made Valentines from What Do We Do All Day?
If you are like me and wait until the last minute to help you kids make valentines, this is a super simple way of making them in bulk! It took us less than 30 minutes to make 25 valentines! View this kids activity at What Do We Do All Day?! ...
25 Winter Books and Crafts from Reading Confetti
Need a way to occupy the kids when it's too cold to go outside? Or maybe it doesn't get cold where you live (can I come stay with you until June?) but you still want to celebrate winter. Stay busy and have fun learning with these 25 winter books and craft projects for preschoolers and beginning readers. View this kids activity at Reading Confetti! ...
Magnetic Snowman Play Kit from Blog Me Mom
So many ways to play with this fun, portable snowman play kit. View this kids activity at Blog Me Mom! ...
Exploring Symmetry with Snowflakes from And Next Comes L
Kids will love learning about symmetry with this snowflake making activity. View this kids activity at And Next Comes L! ...
Ice Melt Sensory Science Experiment from little bins for little hands
Melting ice with salt is great fun but adding water colors is even cooler. See where the color runs as the ice breaks down. Add paint for some extra fun! View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
Rainbow Snowflake Window Art from Twodaloo
Make this gorgeous rainbow snowflake window art to brighten up your windows this winter-it's process art with a beautiful product that even toddlers can do! View this kids activity at Twodaloo! ...
Easy Lego Party Games for Kids from A Mom with a Lesson Plan
What Lego Party would be complete without Lego party games? Here are 3 fun, interactive games for kids of all ages! View this kids activity at A Mom with a Lesson Plan! ...
Winter Art Landscape from How Wee Learn
Beautiful winter art created using a simple crayon resist technique View this kids activity at How Wee Learn! ...
The 3 Little Pigs Story Sequence from 3 Boys and a Dog
Story Sequencing is a crucial skill for education and kids are already built for it! They love listening to stories and they usually love telling them back to you. View this kids activity at 3 Boys and a Dog! ...
Painting with icicles from Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting
Painting with icicles is a delightfully low-mess activity that kids love! View this kids activity at Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting! ...
Build Your Own Indoor Snowman from Simple.Home.Blessings.
Create oversized snowmen blocks for your kids to build, knock down, and rebuild without leaving the house. View this kids activity at Simple.Home.Blessings.! ...
Melting Ice Experiment from Inspiration Laboratories
Explore the conduction of materials and heat transfer in this easy ice experiment for kids. View this kids activity at Inspiration Laboratories! ...
Science for Kids: Create a Homemade Marble Run from Buggy and Buddy
This homemade marble run is guaranteed to provide hours and hours of fun and learning! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Snow Paint from Mom Endeavors
This is easy to make and kids will love the velvety texture! A fun winter craft idea! View this kids activity at Mom Endeavors! ...
Tips For Teaching Correct Pencil Grasp from Stay At Home Educator
Discover how inviting your child to write with broken crayons can encourage proper pencil grasp. View this kids activity at Stay At Home Educator! ...
10 ways to make pretend snow from Blog Me Mom
If it is too cold to play in the real snow, try these ideas to make pretend snow at home. 10 different ingredients - 10 whole new ideas. View this kids activity at Blog Me Mom! ...
50+ Simple Play & Learning Ideas for Kids from And Next Comes L
Over 50 simple play and learning ideas for kids that use only one or two materials. Busy bags, literacy activities, sensory play, and so much more! They make perfect boredom busters or rainy day activities. View this kids activity at And Next Comes L! ...
Batman Play Dough & Party Favors from Crayon Box Chronicles
BAM! It's superhero time with homemade play dough and matching party bags! Making stencils is inexpensive, easy, and fun! So whether you're having a party or not, superhero play dough is POW fun! It even sparkles! There's a fun template too! Here are my favorite tips for how to make homemade play dough! View this kids activity at Crayon Box Chronicles ! ...
A Better Bedtime Routine – Getting Kids to Go to Bed from A Mom with a Lesson Plan
When they found a technique that claimed allowing the kids to choose their bedtime was the answer... They gave it a try. Two years later they are still enjoying peaceful bedtimes. Of course there's a little more to it than that. Curious??? View this kids activity at A Mom with a Lesson Plan! ...
12 Months of Handprint Art from EastCoast Mommy
12 months of handprint art... that can be turned into an adorable keepsake calendar. Great project to start 2014! View this kids activity at EastCoast Mommy! ...
Dolch Sight Words Worksheets from 3 Boys and a Dog
Dolch Sight Words Worksheets Included: Flash Cards Handwriting Practice Coloring Page Matching Instructions for use View this kids activity at 3 Boys and a Dog! ...
Pom-Pom Drop from Medha’s Mum Musings
Pom pom dropping activity for younger kids to enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination. View this kids activity at Medha's Mum Musings! ...
Hot Chocolate Science Play from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Ready for a little winter fun? Try this simple activity to play a fun trick on your kids and learn a quick science lesson along the way. View this kids activity at Fantastic Fun and Learning! ...
Surprise Color Eruptions from Life is Peachy
Sensory activity for preschoolers Kool-aid and baking soda, no vinegar required! View this kids activity at Life is Peachy! ...
Science Experiments for Kids: Exploring Surface Tension from Buggy and Buddy
This simple science experiment is the perfect way to inspire some critical thinking with materials you most likely already have! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Craft A Paper Basket With Your Kids from Yellow Giraffe Blog
Teach your kids about the concept of 'Recycling' by making this fun paper basket with them. This is an easy and cool craft idea for kids. Kids are sure to love it. View this kids activity at Yellow Giraffe Blog! ...
Tips For Teaching Scissor Cutting from Stay At Home Educator
Cutting with scissors requires a surprising amount of skill for a toddler or preschooler. Discover the best tips and tricks to teaching your child or students how to properly use scissors. View this kids activity at Stay At Home Educator! ...
Puffy Paint Snowman Craft from Tips From a Typical Mom
Make these cute puffy snowmen crafts or snow using this great smelling "paint". View this kids activity at Tips From a Typical Mom! ...
DIY – Behind the scenes | 1st b’day house party prep from mummadiaries.com
Birthdays are special…they bring along such happy moments, fun and laughter..and wonderful memories that remain etched in someone's heart for lifetime! People often don't have the time (or budget) to throw a lavish birthday party... Maybe try to host a toddler house party! Make the party all about them; their favorite activities and games, and have a their little friends join the ...
Giant Homemade Magnet Puzzles from And Next Comes L
Create a giant magnet puzzle for your kids using any kind of magnets you have on hand. View this kids activity at And Next Comes L! ...
DIY Montessori Fine Motor Activities from Racheous – Lovable Learning
Low to no-cost simple Montessori-inspired activities for various ages that help promote fine motor development. View this kids activity at Racheous - Lovable Learning! ...
DIY ABC’s & 123’s Fishing Game from little bins for little hands
An easy to create game with many different ways to play and many skills to engage all age children. View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
“Build a Snowman” Activity Tray from Happy Hooligans
A simple winter themed activity tray provides kids with hours of creative and fine motor fun! View this kids activity at Happy Hooligans! ...
Printable Book Report Template… Fun Reading Activity for Kids from A Mom with a Lesson Plan
Here's a fun way to expand on the books your reading. 6 free printable book report templates including a Character Book Report, Draw a Picture Book Report, New Ending Book Report, Author Highlight Book Report, New words Book Report and a Blank Book Report. View this kids activity at A Mom with a Lesson Plan! ...
A Letter Learning Snowball Toss from How Wee Learn
A fun way to bring letter learning outside in the snow. View this kids activity at How Wee Learn! ...
DIY Solstice Lanterns from Crafting Connections
Winter time ushers in darkness, so perhaps you’d like to make a few special lanterns, as we did, to help light up the evenings as we wait for the light to slowly return! View this kids activity at Crafting Connections! ...
Popsicle Stick Fun from prek12 studio
Using Popsicle sticks to create, learn preschool/kindergarten math concepts and have fun! View this kids activity at prek12 studio! ...
Science Experiments for Kids: Reflections in Mirrors from Buggy and Buddy
This simple science experiment for kids using reflections in mirrors is the perfect way to build on your children's curiosity about the world around them! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Dear Santa stationary (printables) from Makeovers & Motherhood
Dear Santa printable stationary for kids of all ages... lined stationary for writing, fun blank stationary for drawing, and a coloring wish list for the little ones! View this kids activity at Makeovers & Motherhood! ...
15 Paper Plate Christmas Crafts from How Wee Learn
15 paper plate Christmas crafts to help simplify holiday crafting! View this kids activity at How Wee Learn! ...
Christmas Activity for Kids: Decorate the Felt Christmas Tree from Buggy and Buddy
Here's a super fun Christmas activity that kids can do over and over! It also serves as a cute Christmas decoration! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Find the Letter: E is for Elf (Christmas Printable Worksheets) from 3 Boys and a Dog
These Christmas Printable Worksheets: Find the Letter: E is for Elf will help your preschool and kindergarten aged children work on letter recognition. View this kids activity at 3 Boys and a Dog! ...
Christmas Science: Exploring Pine Trees from Inspiration Laboratories
Head outside to explore Christmas trees (pine trees or other conifers). Then, bring a sample home and explore some more. You can read about all of the ways we observed our pine trees in the post. View this kids activity at Inspiration Laboratories! ...
Easy Christmas Wreath for Kids from Blog Me Mom
Simple Christmas wreath even toddlers can make! View this kids activity at Blog Me Mom! ...
5 Winter Activities For Families from Rediscovered Families
Winter in northern climes can be challenging. Winter comes early and leaves late. Still snow is a lot of fun when you don’t have to shovel it! If the temperatures aren’t too frigid, bundle up the family and head outside for some winter fun together. View this kids activity at Rediscovered Families! ...
Handmade Christmas Ornament Cards from True Aim Education
Christmas is on its way! We’re getting ready for the special day. Decorating, baking, and more; the Christmas mat is at the front door. Our family and friends, we’re ready to greet. They come to share a Christmas treat. But what about our loved ones far away? They won’t be here to laugh and play. How do we show them that we care? We’ll give them a token of love to share! A ...
Exploring Density Towers with Liquids from little bins for little hands
Preschool science made fun and simple with liquid density towers. We made these from common liquids around the house to learn about the density of various liquids. View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
Button Christmas Tree Ornaments from Happy Hooligans
A simple Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers using buttons and a fun paint technique! View this kids activity at Happy Hooligans! ...
ABC Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs
This is a fun ABC learning Sensory Bin. It is great for learning ABC or just Reviewing ABCs. View this kids activity at 3 Dinosaurs! ...
Free Christmas Religious Vocabulary Words Worksheet from 3 Boys and a Dog
This Christmas Religious Vocabulary Words Worksheet is perfect for your Primary grade kids! From Epiphany to Bethlehem and everything in between! View this kids activity at 3 Boys and a Dog! ...
Exploring shape sorters with our homemade playdough
Learning shapes, colors, matching, vocabulary skills with a shape sorter and homemade play dough. Here is how to make homemade play dough that is super soft!. This kids activity has been submitted by Shannon Wallace! ...
Calling Your Kids GOOD names from Simple.Home.Blessings.
Having little ones can make us think again about the power of the words we teach them and use. And calling our kids names (good ones) can encourage and empower them to develop good character traits. Here are some names we call our kids. View this kids activity at Simple.Home.Blessings.! ...
Does Your Play Tell The Whole Story? from Little Moments
When you set out an invitation to play for your child, does it tell the "whole" story? When we pretend to bake cookies we use certain items that tells a story during our play. View this kids activity at Little Moments! ...
Name Practice for Preschoolers from Crystal & Co
Name practice for preschoolers using play dough and alphabet cookie cutters. View this kids activity at Crystal & Co! ...
Simple Travel-Ready Projects from Crafting Connections
Whether you are driving, flying or taking a train, travel with little ones will factor into many-a-holiday-plan this year. Over the years of traveling with little ones, we have come to appreciate the beauty of preparedness when traveling. Here are 6 things we do to help ensure a smooth trip. View this kids activity at Crafting Connections! ...
Easy Tin Foil Christmas Decorations from PICKLEBUMS
Easy for all ages to make using just tin foil, some cardboard scraps, cookie cutters and permanent markers. View this kids activity at PICKLEBUMS! ...
Car Dashboard: An Upcycled Sensory Board for Kids from And Next Comes L
A car themed sensory board for kids complete with a gear shift, steering wheel, glove compartment, and more! It's great for all sorts of imaginative play. View this kids activity at And Next Comes L! ...
Invitation to Play with Pom Poms & Mirror from Buggy and Buddy
Invite your toddler to play with this simple play invitation using pom poms and a mirror. Such a fun way to practice fine motor skills and problem solving! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Fine Motor Skills Board by Debbie Triller
If I can make this fine motor skills board, you can too. I took about an 18" 2x4 and hammered in ten #8 finishing nails [the ones with a very small head]. Adjacent to each nail I drilled 10 small holes, just big enough to slip a golf tee into. Be careful to make the holes big enough for the tee, but not too big where the tees are wobbly when you put them in the ...
Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art from Buggy and Buddy
These glowing Christmas lights made from chalk are super fun for the kids to make! View this kids activity at Buggy and Buddy! ...
Reflecting on Motherhood from Homegrown Friends
A mother and early childhood educator reflects on the importance of motherhood and the realization that she is exactly where she needs to be. View this kids activity at Homegrown Friends! ...
Handmade Christmas Tree Cards from True Aim Education
Handmade Christmas cards - Christmas crafts for kids, handmade cards kids can make It’s a family tradition. We’re starting early so it’s not an impossible mission. It helps my daughter’s writing skills. My craft addiction it fulfills. Something different every year. To bring a little Christmas Cheer. This card only takes a few minutes to do. It’s super simple too. View ...
Simple Ways To Explore Colors & Color Mixing from little bins for little hands
Here are simple DIY activities for exploring colors and color mixing that are fun and very hands-on for all kids! View this kids activity at little bins for little hands! ...
Family Handprint Christmas Tree from Mama Smiles
This simple handprint Christmas tree makes a great decoration, family keepsake, or grandparent gift! View this kids activity at Mama Smiles! ...
Santa Beard… with printable template from East Coast Mommy
This is a simple craft that Preschoolers will love. Print out the template and let the little ones glue on cotton balls. Easy and lots of fun! View this kids activity at East Coast Mommy! ...
Making Christmas Cards While Learning Shapes from Crystal’s Tiny Treasures
Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy learning/reinforcing their colours and shapes as well as fine motor skills while making these keepsake Christmas cards for family and friends. View this kids activity at Crystal's Tiny Treasures! ...