Todays Open ended art theme was egg shells or tissue paper mosaics.. so we went with tissue paper... Looking at these pictures especially the tree .. I am truly amazed at kids creativity. ...
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Painting with Colored Ice
Painting with ice can be a lot of fun for a child that is around 2 years old. It's simple and if you put a tray under the activity, it will contain any potential mess. Painting with ice is cheap and A LOT of fun... heres how we did it: Add water to ice tray, add a few drops of food coloring (I used food coloring gel), add sticks (i used lollipop sticks), and then put into freezer. When I was ready to use them I ...
Best Spy Books For Kids
Do your kids love to go on top-secret missions? If you have a little Spy-in-Training on your hands, they will love these spy books for kids. There is something here for all kinds of readers, both fiction and nonfiction. Many of the titles presented here will also include lots of historical facts and will teach your child all about the roles spies played during various parts of our history. Be sure to check out my 20 ...
Best Baby Toys 0-6 Months
Babies from 0-6 months go through tremendous brain development. During the first six months of life, infants meet various milestones physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Their eyesight develops rapidly, allowing them to begin to make out people and objects farther and farther away. They gain control over their fine motor skills and can hold toys and bring them to their mouths. They begin to understand and interact with ...
16 Leprechaun Trap Ideas
Leprechaun traps are a fun tradition to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. These 16 Leprechaun trap ideas are easy to make and so much fun to create! Make them the night before, on March 16th, to try to catch a leprechaun of your own. Easy Leprechaun Trap Ideas Please note that affiliate links are used in this post. That means if you purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you, this site will earn a small ...
Cutting Practice For Preschoolers
Cutting is an important skill for preschoolers to learn. Whether you're teaching your child to use scissors or working with a classroom full of students, the secret to scissor skills success is lots of practice and patience. To help, we've rounded up more than 20 fantastic ideas for cutting practice for preschoolers that are fun, engaging, and super helpful. You'll find simple worksheets that are ready to use as soon as ...
Winter Bucket List Ideas
These winter bucket list ideas will give you tons of fun ideas to add to your to do list this winter season. In this post, you’ll find 100 winter family activities guaranteed to make your winter fun! How many of these things can you check off this winter? Be sure to check out my 20 Winter Books for Kids for fun indoor reading time! This post contains affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through one of ...
Best Kids Magazines To Encourage Reading
One of my favorite ways to encourage more reading for children is utilizing our favorite kids' magazines. Children LOVE receiving mail and reading with children is so important for their literacy development. There are so many benefits of reading, and it helps kids grow to enjoy books and have an interest in reading. One way to foster good reading habits is to have various books and children's magazines available for children to ...
Fine Motor Activities
Are you looking for fun and creative ways to help kids develop their fine motor skills? Don't worry; we've got you covered! You'll find plenty of fine motor activities and ideas here that kids, parents, and teachers will love. Strengthen hand muscles, improve precision, and work on fine motor skills in fun, play-based ways that engage the mind and the senses. Fine motor skills are important for tasks such as writing, using ...
Best Learning Towers For Toddlers
Kitchen helpers, also known as learning towers for toddlers, have become a kitchen staple for moms with toddlers. They help bring children up to your kitchen counter height and help prevent your toddler from falling off due to their design. Toddler Learning Towers If you are wondering, What is a toddler learning tower? How do you use a learning tower? Are they safe? In this article, we answer these questions and more. We ...
