Each season or holiday I switch out the books in our living room. We have a basket on the fireplace that holds all the books for the season or current holiday. Each time the books are switched, my littles know what to expect and what they can look forward to next. I do this for… Continue reading Our Seasonal Book Basket
Category: Activities
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
There is so much hustle and bustle, to set up Christmas right after the Jack-o-Lanterns get thrown out. The joy of Thanksgiving seems to be thrown by the waste side. I am by no means shaming anyone who loves to decorate beginning of November... (You do you!) I wait just a bit longer... I have… Continue reading Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Activity Caddy for Kids
This little caddy is always a go to as the seasons change, special holidays, or even something I know they are really into (hello, princesses and transformers). It's SO simple and beneficial for my little's development. They can explore the tools provided to help practice those writing skills, that will be required of them as… Continue reading Activity Caddy for Kids
Fall Fun Activities for Young Kids
Fall is my absolute favorite season. The changing leaves, crisp morning air, and spooky season fun to anticipate. 👻 I think I mostly love the kid fun in it (how can you not?!). We all know I love a good kid activity, as do my littles! Check out some of our favorites we’ve done in… Continue reading Fall Fun Activities for Young Kids
Valentine’s Day Activities
I'm a sucker for every holiday. I love celebrating, and even more, love engaging my littles in the joy and love that holidays bring. Who can pass up a good excuse for a party, am I right?! Below I have listed some of our favorite go-to activities for Valentine's Day. We will be trying some… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Activities
Homemade Play Dough
This play dough seriously has lasted us SO long! It is so soft and malleable. Truly a favorite at our house! ⭐️PLAYDOUGH RECIPE: •2 cups flour•4 tsp cream of tartar•¾ C salt•2 cups warm water•2 tbsp oil 1. Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan. Add water, oil, and food coloring (food coloring if only making one… Continue reading Homemade Play Dough
Christmas Activities for Kids
As a former early childhood teacher, I find myself always looking for ways my littles can have some hands-on fun with learning. That's how learning SHOULD be... FUN! And with my background, obviously I LOVE a good theme! Now, is it crucial you have a theme when it comes to play? Absolutely not! That's just… Continue reading Christmas Activities for Kids
Fizzy Rainbow Science 🌈
Without fail this activity will always be a hit! I remember back when I was in school my science teacher doing this with us to teach about the chemical reaction.. also.. science fair volcanoes anyone!? Add some food coloring, and you’ve got yourself a rainbow of fizzy fun! What you’ll need: • baking soda (I… Continue reading Fizzy Rainbow Science 🌈
Matching Counting Bugs
It’s finally feeling like springtime, and we are knee deep in all things bugs and garden! I always love incorporating what is happening in our daily lives and putting it into a learning opportunity. My little guy and I have been working on counting, and using one-on-one correspondence (pointing to one thing at a time… Continue reading Matching Counting Bugs
Rice Sensory Box
Our rice box is hands down our favorite "go to" box for sensory fun. My kids love it so much it’s one that I make color themed rice based on the holiday coming up. (Scroll down to see our different boxes.) To contain the 'mess' we put down a vinyl table cloth underneath. A couple… Continue reading Rice Sensory Box
Making Beautiful Messes 