Are you wondering what the benefits of finger painting for toddlers and preschool aged kids are? Or how about how finger painting helps with the child's development? There are so many wonderful benefits of finger painting for babies, toddlers and frankly any child of any age! Sure, its a messy art activity but did you know that there are so many  sensory experiences going on during this time?  The post also includes how to make ...
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5 Benefits of Building Blocks
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of building blocks for toddlers could be? Why do kids build block towers? This post goes into 5 benefits of building blocks and gives you a closer look at why building block towers is important. Little kids feel so accomplished as they see their block tower get higher and higher. They have to be so precise and they can see visually how many blocks they have accomplished. Then, when it tips ...
Magnetic Building Blocks Benefits – Best Magnetic Tiles for Kids
Wondering what are the best magnetic tiles for kids? As a mom of 4 who all love Magnetic Building Blocks, I've tried a few and can tell you all about my favorites (and the cons too!) What is it about magnets that draw children in? From magnetic wands and fridge magnets for toddlers to a huge variety of colorful magnetic blocks, kids are so absorbed into playtime with these building toys. Did you know that magnetic blocks ...
Nightly Reading Out Loud Benefits
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scholastic Store Online. All opinions are 100% mine. While the past year has had a lot of changes in our lives, there is one constant in our home that we make sure we keep up with as often as possible and that is reading together. Reading out loud benefits and strengthens my child and I's relationship, it builds a love for reading and helps increase my daughter's reading ...
Disneyland Hotel Anaheim Review + 8 Benefits
We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel Anaheim this past weekend in order to get a reservation for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and I can't wait to share with you everything about the Disneyland hotel review including a room tour and Disneyland hotel activities. Disneyland Hotel Anaheim From the age of 7, I've always wanted to stay at The Disneyland Hotel (you can book your stay here) but seeing as we live pretty close to ...
Sand Art Activity and Benefits
I purchased a lovely Sand Art Kit from Creatives and Arts here in South Africa. They have two types of sand art kits. One is a basic kit that is a small pack and the second kit is a kit with these great bottles and trays that make clean up so simple! Sand Art Benefits Include: Works on Fine Motor Skills/Hand Eye-Coordination - Child needs to peel away the area that he wants to put sand and then place the sand in ...
Salt Dough Fossils Dinosaur Science Activity
Who's ready to bring prehistoric world to life? Start a lifelong fascination about dinosaurs when you make these salt dough fossils with preschool-aged kids. This fun, hands-on activity is bright and colorful and is the perfect educational activity to introduce preschool and kindergarten kids to dinosaur fossils and the wonders of paleontology. Through this activity, preschoolers can explore how dinosaur fossils formed millions ...
10 Free Spring Coloring Pages
These 10 Free Spring Coloring Pages pages are filled with blooms, butterflies, birds, and bunnies set against splendid springtime backgrounds. The pages are suitable for kids, teens, and adults, and can be used in many different ways! RELATED: Spring Color by Number Printables A coloring activity is like a breath of fresh air. It can be a moment of peace during morning work, something to brighten spirits during a ...
How To Make Crystal Egg Geodes
Science is all around us, waiting to be explored and discovered! As teachers, we have the unique opportunity to spark our students' curiosity and excitement for learning. One engaging way to do this is through hands-on experiments like making egg geodes. Egg geodes are visually stunning and provide a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about crystals, geology, and chemical reactions in a fun and interactive way. ...
12 Free Spring Color By Number Printables
These 12 Free Spring Color By Number printables are ideal as an indoor activity. Choose between rainbows, flowers, kites, ladybugs, umbrellas, and more. Enhance fine motor skills and work on color and number recognition whilst having fun! RELATED: Egg Carton Crafts Spring Bugs Free Printable Spring Color By Number These free printables are perfect for all ages during Springtime and do not require any prep! It's ...