Sensory play is so important to young children’s development. It allows them to explore their world in a hands-on way. Even the youngest toddlers and babies can join in with some taste-safe sensory play material such as this quick and easy chickpea foam. The best part is that there are so many ways to incorporate aquafaba into your child’s play! Use food coloring to make an ocean theme, garden theme, and much more. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ultimate Guide to Painting With Toddlers
There’s more to painting for toddlers than making a messy masterpiece to display on the fridge. Painting for kids has so many benefits. When your toddler paints, they enjoy sensory play, building muscle memory, learning to focus; the list is almost endless. Make sure to check out my Best Watercolor Painting For Kids Activities + Techniques as well! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I ...