In this post I link to the best preschool supplies, toys, books and products we actually use and LOVE in our home. Each and everyone of these items has been tried and tested and I would only recommend what I believe you too would love. I value you, my reader. I hope that this will make it easier for you to choose a gift for your child or find supplies that you may want to add to your Art Cart. Whether you have a homeschool ...
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Kids Art Cart With Ikea Raskog
One of the best ways to organize kids' art supplies is to create a Kid's Art Cart with the Ikea Raskog Utility Cart. I love that this DIY Ikea Art Cart created with the Ikea Raskog Cart fosters open-ended creativity in children and allows them to use their imagination and creativity whenever the mood arises. Kids Art Cart I wanted to organize our kid's art supplies in a way that allowed them to be accessible to the ...
Easy Toddler and Preschool Shapes Preschool Activity
Wondering how to teach kids shapes? This easy toddler and preschool shapes activity is a wonderful preschool shapes craft perfect for teaching shapes. Add in a 'fishing' aspect to it and it is a sure hit with preschool (or frankly any aged child.) Colors and shapes activities for preschoolers are my amongst my toddlers favorite activities! I created an organization container so that your toddler can do some shape ...
Toddler Preschool Shapes Resist Painting Activity
This week we are doing colors and shapes activities for preschoolers I am teaching my toddler her shapes with this Toddler Preschool Shapes Resist Painting Activity. The best way to teach a child shapes or anything for that matter is to make it a hands on learning experience which is exactly what this activity did. What I loved most about this was that it was a very simple activity that she could complete on her own (minus me ...
Dinosaur Sensory Bin
In this post, you’ll learn how to make some quick and easy dinosaur sensory bins. To make the easiest dinosaur sensory bin ever, use your leftover Plastic Easter Eggs to use as dinosaur eggs. I added in some Dinosaurs (We love Safari Ltd Toobs), a tree, and some "dinosaur eggs". My kids have LOVED playing with the different dinosaur sensory bins that I made for them. Dinosaur sensory Bin 1 I presented the bin to ...
Fall Bucket List
There is just something comforting about sweater weather, re-watching classics like Gilmore Girls, and drinking pumpkin-spiced latte during the Fall season. However, sometimes the excitement wanes, and although the leaves may change color, your daily routine feels mundane and remains the same. We often forget the nostalgia of Fall, and that’s why having the ultimate Fall Bucket List is an absolute must! These fall activities ...
15 Cultural Diversity Activities For Elementary Students
Check out these 15 Cultural Diversity Activities for Elementary Students to teach children about children of the world. The world is so large that it can be tough to teach children about places that exist outside of their own immediate physical world. There is so much to learn about other countries and people. We live in America and we also spent 10 years in South Africa. I was fascinated by the cultural differences and ...
Fizzy Egg Dyeing Science Experiment – The Best Way To Dye Easter Eggs
Being able to dye Easter Eggs is always a lot of fun. Since it's that time of year to start thinking about how to dye Easter Eggs, why not create a learning lesson out of it as well? This Fizzy Egg Dyeing Science Experiment is the best way to dye Easter Eggs and is so much fun! RELATED: This adorable Easter Printable Activities Pack is jam-packed with math, literacy, and fine motor activities for ...
Muddy Oobleck Sensory Table With Animals
This muddy animal oobleck recipe is the perfect sensory activity for preschoolers. My children adore playing with sensory bins, hence why I have a lot of sensory table ideas all over the blog. I love that sensory bins can hold my child's interest for long periods of time and some of them can be used for a whole month at a time, like this Bugs Sensory Bin. Oobleck Sensory Table I recently purchased the Ikea Flisat ...
Earth Day Crafts – Coffee Filter Earth Paintings
If you need a cool science activity to do for Earth Day or even some fun Earth Day crafts, then have fun making these Earth Day coffee filter earth paintings! This preschool science activity is a fun way to learn about the mix of land and water on the surface of the Earth and is a fun recycled craft for Earth Day that is perfect for building fine motor skills as well as learning about the planet at the same time. This ...