The Hands On As We Grow® Archives

Move & Spell Fun Gross Motor Literacy Game

Ribbon Flower Bouquet Gift Made by Kids

How to Make a Composting Bin with Worms

10 Free Road Trip Printables for Long Car Rides

Nature Sensory Bag Suncatcher

10 Jumping Activities Sure to Wear Out the Kids

48 Quick Sensory Bags to Make for Your Kids

Rainbow Bead Counting Game for St. Patrick’s Day

40 Sensory Activities for Babies and Toddlers that are Appropriate

13 No-Prep Games to Play Over FaceTime (or Skype)

Learn to Spell Your Name & Make a Rainbow

Homemade Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes for Kids to Make

Improve Kids Fine Motor Skills with 30 Materials & Activities

10 Gross Motor Activities YOU can do Outside with the Kids

No-Prep Pom Pom Fine Motor Activity by Stuffing Gloves!

20 Lucky Shamrock Crafts for Kids to Make this St. Patrick’s Day

40+ Big Fun Art Projects for Kids

Shamrock Suncatcher Craft for a Lucky St Patrick’s Day

12 Easter Scavenger Hunt Ideas That are Not Your Average Easter Egg Hunt

How to Keep the Baby Busy While Your Cooking Dinner

Mortar and Pestle Montessori Sensory Activity to Crush & Grind

20 Cat in the Hat Activities to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

A Week of Activities to Learn A Number

DIY Sticker Busy Box for Easy Quiet Time Play for Kids

How to Teach Symmetry Without Worksheets

Easy Egg Carton Matching Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

A Great Garland Craft Made From Your Child’s Sparkly Scrape Art

Sparkly Spring Tree Craft for Toddlers to Make

12 Phonics Activities for Kids Learning to Read

2 Easy Play Cars and Paper Tube Activities for Toddlers

Spring Flower Art Collage

Happy Snowman Project to Trace & Decorate that is Fun for Many Ages!

How to DIY Kids Mud Kitchen in Just One Weekend

Top 10 Indoor Activities for Toddlers at Home

Hundreds of Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Valentine’s Day Sight Word Hearts for Early Readers

Rainbow Sponge Painting is Super Cool Art for Kids!

Free Printable for an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

36 Ideas of Pretend Play for Preschoolers that are Pretty Perfect

42 Easter Crafts for Toddlers! “Egg-cellent” for 2 & 3 Year Olds

Cookie Cutter Painting for Valentine’s Day

40 Winter Activities and Crafts for Toddlers for Snowy Day Fun

Move & Learn Their Way Through Preschool

A Hammering Activity Toddlers Absolutely Love with a Box!

Pom Pom Push Fine Motor Activity to Keep Toddlers Busy

7 Paper Plate Activities for Exciting Preschoolers Fun

Easy Spring Tree Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Toddlers

Silly Rolling Number Matching Game

20 LOVE Activities & Crafts for Preschoolers to Make with Love

Easy DIY Geoboard for Toddlers to Make Stars & Simple Shapes

DIY Magnet Activity Table for Valentine’s Day Learning

Creative Mess-Free Paint Squish Skip Counting Activity

Lovely Valentine Painting Idea for Toddlers to Scratch, Roll, and Resist a Heart

Feelings Activities for Preschoolers to Learn to Handle those Big Emotions

Salt Paint for Toddlers: An Icy Winter Scene

Veggie Building! How to Encourage Healthy Snacking

14 Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Ideas that are Lovely for Kids

32 Objects for Fine Motor Skills Strengthening (+ Activities)

15+ DIY Musical Instruments for Kids of All Ages to Love

Exciting and Simple DIY Pom Pom Catapult Activity

A Sample Weekly Plan of Fine Motor Activities

Easy & Creative Book Based Abstract Art Activity for Kids

Kids Heart Hunt to Find the Ways I Love You Countdown to Valentine’s Day

25 Ways to Build Towers Without Blocks

This Screw Driver Activity is Fine Motor Play for Preschoolers with Real Tools

Simple Snowflake Symmetry for Kids to Cut Out & See the Similarities

Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers That are Just Plain Cute!

Creative Color Sorting Activity to Make with Play Dough, Beads, and Toothpicks!

Loads of Fun Kids Snow Activities for Preschoolers this Winter

Does it Sink or Float Experiment for Toddlers

8 Snow Day Activities for Kids to do Inside! What to Do on a Snow Day!

Shape Christmas Tree Cards

Cool Candy Cane Science Experiment for Festive Kids to Predict & Observe

Fun Things to Do Over Winter Break | A Kids Bucket List

Go on a Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt in the House

21 Winter Fine Motor Activities with Snowmen, Snowballs, Snowflakes & Mittens!

Decorate the Christmas Tree with Sight Words

24 Snowman Crafts Easy for Toddlers & Preschoolers to Make

Paper Plate Skating Simple Gross Motor Activity

The Guide to Making Homemade Gifts with Kids

Simple Silly Stick Men Activity

Easily Make Tinted Jars with This Simple Painting Glass Jars Idea

I Spy Sensory Bag for Sight Words & Letters

Frozen Bird Feeder Craft for Kids That’s a Cool Ice Wreath

How to Make Sensory Stress Balls with Balloons Easy Enough for Kids

Simple & Easy Christmas Activity Countdown

HELP! My Child Doesn’t Want to Do Any Activities! 4 Steps to Follow

40+ Cardboard Crafts for Kids

Cute & Crafty Fingerprint Christmas Cards for Kids to Make

Time to CELEBRATE! Activity Plans for the Holidays

20+ Non-Toy Gifts for Kids (Gift Guide for 3-7 Year Olds)

Make this Extra-Easy Melting Snowman Kids Craft

Hands-On Kids Activities for Thanksgiving Day

Painting with Trucks and Things That Go is Simple Process Art for Toddlers!

Fine Motor Balance Pom Poms & Golf Tees to Make a Rainbow

Cute DIY Button Christmas Tree Ornament

No-Prep Turkey Fine Motor Game for Kids

Make These Easy Snowflakes for a Snowy Garland

FREE Winter Coloring Pages for Kids & Adults to Color at Home (Printables)

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

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