The Hands On As We Grow® Archives

Road Trips with Toddlers: 6 Must-Have Survival Tips

Shake, Shake, Shake to Make Art!

Upper and Lowercase Letter Match Activity with String

Silly Soapy Sensory Jars Activity for Toddlers

24 Practical Pretend Play Ideas + Why Pretend Play is So Important

Around the Town Scavenger Hunt to do as Your Child Grows

Easy Q-Tip Painting Techniques to Take It up a Notch

Giant Connect the Colors of Paper Activity

36 Simple Spring Crafts for All Kids – Flowers, Rainbow, Bunny & More Crafty Fun!

Tissue Paper Cross Easter Craft for Kids to Make

20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids + MORE!

Stretching Out Words to Teach Kids to Read

26 New Ways to Decorate Those Easter Eggs!

A String Obstacle Course to Find the Number Bonds to 10

A Lovely Week of Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

3 Real Money Activities for Learning

Shaving Cream Eggs for Easter Tree

Valentine Button Heart Craft for Kids

25 Sensory Activities for Kids with Sensory Tubs & Further Exploration

Cutest Upcycled Snowman Project for Kids

55+ Adorable Arctic Animal Crafts Actually for Kids

Valentine’s Day Art: Shaken Painted Hearts

Active Indoor Winter Activities for Kids

Chore List with Dominoes & Numbers

Colorful Rainbow Scavenger Hunt with Printable Clues for Easy Setup

28 MORE Winter Crafts for Kids That Are Adorably Cute

A Winter Craft: Snowman Puppets!

A Week of Simple & Fun Snow Activities for Kids

40+ Awesome Number Activities for Preschoolers

Snow Globe Gift for Kids to Make

Try This Cotton Ball Transfer Challenge for Kids

Top Physical Activities for Toddlers! Mom, Embrace the Energy!

Upcycled Oh-So-Pretty Christmas Tree Craft

Birch Tree Art for Kids with Tape Resist

Perfect Quiet Busy Activity Boxes for Toddlers

Decorate the Christmas Tree Activity with ABCs

Simple Stacking Cups Activity for Toddlers

20 Homemade Christmas Cards for Kids to Make

Homemade Santa Hat Christmas Card

35 Name Activities For Preschoolers

Spiral Christmas Tree Craft to Warm up the Home

Oh Christmas Tree Busy Bag Puzzle

A Sample Weekly Plan of Sensory Activities

Simple No Prep Customizable DIY Abacus For Toddlers

10 Ways to Go on a Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Super Simple Number Match Slap with Playing Cards

Make Your Own Simple Thankful Chain for Thanksgiving

Christmas Tree Shapes Craft: Simple for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Make a Toddler Busy Board That’s Supernova

Cool Winter Art Projects for Kids of All Ages

A Week of Christmas Activities for the Kids

Turkey Crafts for Kids to Gobble Right Up!

Learning (Plus its Fun!) Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids

Mini Gift Christmas Ornament Craft

Simple Grandma Activities with the Most Basic Supplies that She has on Hand

Pipe Cleaner Fishing Game for Toddlers Activity Fun

Creative All Ages Winter Big Art Painting Project

Homemade Pom Pom Christmas Lights for Fine Motor Fun

A Sample Weekly Plan of Gross Motor Activities

Halloween Activities for Kids (Frightfully Perfect for 3-5 Year Olds)

Indoor Hockey Activity Easy for Kids to Play at Home

How To Make Fun and Easy DIY Pasta Stamps

21 Snowy Owl Crafts & Snacks for Kids to Make This Winter

Christmas Sparkle Cloud Dough

12 Snowy Indoor Activities for Kids this Winter

Creative No-Prep Letter Sounds Activity with Everyday Objects

Simple Baby Activities to Do This Week

13 Tape Painting Ideas! Just Try to Resist It!

A Fun Hand Tracing Activity That Leads To High Fives And Learning Numbers

Interactive Books for Listening Skills + Activities

Simple LEGO Drawing for Kids to Build & Draw

Fall Crafts for Kids of All Ages This Autumn

5 Minute Indoor Energy Busters for Kids

Pine Cone Monsters Tinker Tray Craft

15+ Colorful Autumn Art for Kids They Will Love!

Make a Color Sorting Sensory Bag with Your Kids: Super Easy & Squishy

Googly Eyes Crafts & Activities for Halloween

Learn Any Letter: A Week of ABC Learning for Kids

40+ Gross Motor Skills Activities to Really Get Kids Moving!

Simple & Big Connect the Dots Using Letters

5 Waiting Games That Kids Can Do Anywhere

Pumpkin Face Shapes Match Up Activity for Halloween Fun

13 Alphabet Books to Read with Preschoolers & Toddlers

10 Cute and Simple Elf Crafts To Boost Holiday Spirit

45 Fall Tree Crafts that are Gorgeous for Kids to Make

Handprint Monsters Creative Spooky Toddler Art for Halloween

Scary, Yet Safe, Fun Games to Play in the Dark

How Do You Build a Fort? 7 Epic Forts for Kids

Boo! 15 Friendly Ghost Crafts for Kids to Make

No Prep Fine Motor Pipe Cleaner Activity

Fun Ways to Teach Sight Words: 12 Hands-On Activities

Create a Family of Pumpkin Mummies for Halloween!

22 Autumn Activities for Toddlers to Enjoy this Fall

Melted Crayon Art: Crayon Shavings

28 No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Kids

Simple Leaf Garland to Decorate for Fall

How to Build Confidence in Kids Through Activities

Ultimate Week of Back to School Activities for Kids to Try

Recommended 4th Grade Books for Boys

Hey! I'm Jamie. I have 3 boys that are crazy energetic & we like to have fun!

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