Making playdough bugs and spiders reminded me of that game “Cootie” I played as a kid — you had to roll dice to get specific parts of the bug and of course the winner was the person who got their bug together first. This activity simply involves playdough, some crafty
Making your own playdough stamps is so easy and they make cute party favors or a unique gift for children for any occasion. There are several ways to make your playdough stamps, I did three different kinds for this post. I tried to use things I already had around the
Quite awhile back I wrote a post on making sensory bottles. I have made MANY since then and I wanted to share some more tips to help you get the kind you want, or the the kind you may need. Of course it’s a great activity to do with your
You may not think cooking with kids can really teach much, but you might be surprised. Cooking with kids can start when your little ones are pretty young — even toddler age, depending on what you’re making. But there are many benefits and reason to cook/bake with your children. Cooking
Die cut machines seem like they’re nice to have, but not really necessary (especially in your home). I’ve always wanted a die cut machine, but knew they were kind of pricey — at least the die cuts were. I didn’t think the machine itself was that expensive for a one-time
Zora’s Zucchini by Katherine Pryor is a fantastic book for any gardening lesson plan.* I could go on about this book forever. It has several life lessons within the story that are great teaching moments. It’s the beginning of summer and Zora is already bored! Looking for something to do,
“Bugs” is one of my favorite lesson plans to do with the kids. There are a lot of yoga poses that if they aren’t named for bugs, we can make up quite a few that will work. I also like to use small bug catchers and plastic tweezers and bug
Recently I have had several people (both parents and teachers) ask me about my Kidfetti (plastic pellets). If you are the parent of a toddler, preschooler, or have a child who may be either sensory-seeking or maybe even sensory avoidant, these things are the bomb and a must-have! I really
Need some natural playground ideas? Natural play spaces are all the rage right now, with good reason. So many benefits to having one! Wanting to create a fun area in your yard that will keep your kids outdoors all summer? Me too! Here’s some ideas I’m loving for creating outdoor play
Spring is my favorite time of year. It not only means warmer weather and sunshine, but it’s planting time!!!! As I have already mentioned in previous posts, gardening is such a meaningful activity to do as a family. Growing an herb garden is such a great activity for so many