The Hands On As We Grow® Archives

Handprint Apple Tree Craft for Fall

CHOMP! Feed the Tennis Ball Pac-Man! A Squeezing Fine Motor Activity

Simple and Sweet Apple Pie Sensory Bin for Kids

Mix-It-Up Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft + Fine Motor Activity

7 Simple Fall Gross Motor Activities for Your Kids

Cute Apple Name Puzzle Works on Cutting Skills

Play Dough Monsters for Preschoolers to Roll, Count & Decorate

Apple Tree Craft for Toddlers

Easy Apple Crafts for Kids to Create That Are Cute!

Easy DIY Lava Lamp Science Experiment for Kids

42 Simple Hanukkah Crafts for Kids to Celebrate! Dreidels, Menorahs & More!

Hidden Colors Experiment for Preschoolers + Breaking Out of the Rut

Ice Cube Melting Fun and Simple Science Experiment

Apple Books for Toddlers with Simple Fun Activities

Flour Sensory Play for Toddlers (& Being Okay with the Mess)

Back to School Crafts and Teacher Gifts

36 Cute & Easy Pumpkin Crafts for Kids to Make!

Beautiful Yarn Apple Craft for Kids to Make

35 Vehicle Activities for Preschoolers! Transportation & All Things that GO!

Fine Motor Flower Activity with Hair Clips or Clothespins! Pinch & Pattern!

Shadow Match Activity with Building Blocks

Make This Math Path Activity to Practice Almost Any Math Skill

Move and Learn Shapes with a Ball + Tape for Toddlers

Discover an Easy Magical Color Changing Milk Experiment for Kids

Download Sample Activity Plans for Toddlers & Preschoolers to Discover, Play, Engage, Learn

100+ Fun Learning Activities For Kids To Do At Home

No-Mess Rainbow Sorting Sensory Bin That’s All About the Texture

Finger Painting Fireworks Craft for the 4th of July

Patriotic 4th of July Crown Craft for Kids

Tape Road for Toddlers That is Super Quick and Simple

Colored Coffee Filter Flowers for Kids to Make

Colorful Ball Pop Activity for Kids of All Ages

Colored Water Transfer Play for Toddlers

Why Routines for Kids are Important

12 Water Experiments for Kids to do This Year that are Easy Peasy & Fun!

5 Things to Take to the Park for Easy Outdoor Activities

Threading Cheerios on Spaghetti! A Fantastic Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers

Fish Art Project for Creative Kids! Fill Up the Ocean Craft

No More Witching Hour! 10 Things to Do Between Dinner & Bedtime

Tree Branch Craft for Kids Simple Fairy Tale Pretend Play

Easy Handprint Magnet Father’s Day Craft

10 Ways to Slow Down & Make Your Child’s Day

Rubber Band Activity to Keep Kids Busy When You Need It

Visual Discrimination Activity With Dot Stickers That’s Simple & Fun

Trampoline Game for Kids: A New Twist on Hopscotch

The Active Tape Jumping Game! A Quick Gross Motor Activity for Kids

Let’s Pretend Play to Connect through Your Child’s Imagination

Hopping Activity for Preschoolers to Match Colors

Easy Stamping Spring Flower Art Project for Kids

Look What I Did! Draw a Self Portrait Activity for Preschoolers

Bird Feeder Craft Great for Fine Motor Skills

Cherry Blossom Spring Tree Craft that is Popping with Fun

3D Flower Card for Kids to Make for Mother’s Day

Spring Pipe Cleaner Flower Craft for Kids

Spring Garden Fine Motor Sensory Activity

Watercolor Crayon Resist Easter Art Project

60 Earth Day Crafts, Activities & Food Ideas for Kids

Quick Toddler Activities That Require No Prep

5 Plastic Egg Activities that are Eggs-actly What You Need

25 Just Plain Fun Activities for Active Kids

Fun Flower Activity with Counting & Jumping

Mailbox Pretend Play as This Reader’s Go-To Activity

Activities To Keep Your Toddler Busy All Week!

DIY Confetti Birthday Cards for Preschoolers to Make with Fine Motor

Name-On-A-Rainbow Spelling Activity for Preschoolers

How to Paper Mache: Make a Bunny Easter Craft

Lucky Shamrock Crafts for Kids

Size Sorting Circles Rainbow Necklace Toddler Craft

4 Simple, Easy Prep Rainbow Projects for Kids

How to Make Chores Fun for Kids

Make Words with a Fun Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Mess-Free Simple No Dye Easter Eggs with Washi Tape

Sweet Sensory Play for Babies That Aid in Their Development

Shredded Paper Snowman Sensory Bin for Play Time “Oh No! I’m Melting!”

Weight Activity: Weighing and Comparing With A Balance Scale

Frozen Rainbow Science Experiment for Kids

This Melting Snowman Experiment is Actually a Simple Measuring Activity

Toddler Sensory Bag with Slimy Eyes

Patriotic Crafts for Kids to Make for President’s Day

Quick Button and Sponge Fine Motor Busy Bag Idea

Counting Snowman Scavenger Hunt – Get Moving with Math!

Cotton Ball Rainbow Super Simple Art for Kids

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids

Free A Snowman Melting Ice Experiment! Fun for All Ages

Adorable DIY Heart Frame Craft for Valentine’s Day

Squishy Sensory Bag Perfect for Tracing Numbers Fun

Shape Penguin Craft Kids Will Love for Valentine’s Day

10 Low-Key Birthday Party Activities for Kids

Help! I’m Stuck Indoors with a Toddler

Going on a Scavenger Hunt in the Snow! X Marks the Spot

3 Supply Pipe Cleaner Headband Craft for Kids

Walk the Line Activity & Blowing Pom Poms

Gorgeous Watercolor Birthday Card Kid Craft! Did Someone Say Ice Cream?

A Simple Blowing Pom Pom Game to Build Speech Muscles

Enjoy Simple Winter Fun Inside with Easy DIY Homemade Snow

Little Hands that DO… Memories in the Making

DIY Color Snow is an Exciting Winter Activity for Kids

How to Make LEGO Letters with Your Toddler (+ Learn Colors!)

A Winnie the Pooh Activity! Please Pair This with Honey Hunt Book

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