This Build a Bug activity was so much fun to do with my oldest. He has been absolutely obsessed with bugs and insects lately, so of course, I wanted to create an activity centered around them! He was invested the second he saw what I had set up!! We pulled out two of our favorite…
This simple & edible play dough has to be an all-time favorite activity of ours! I love how good this playdough smells, how easy it is to make, and that it’s edible for my youngest who is still putting everything in his mouth. My kids love that it is silky smooth, easy to play with,…
Have you ever wanted to make rainbow rice? It’s a lot easier than you think! We use this rice all of the time for fun sensory activities. Some of our favorite activities include puzzle searches, scoop and pour sensory bins, hide-and-seek stickers, play dough ice cream “sprinkles,” and more! Check out how to make this…
If you need to find a way to burn off some of your toddler’s energy, or need a fun game for a party, this is it! This Spider Web Chase Game is so simple to make and such an instant hit. This wold be great at Halloween, or any outdoor play group. The rules are…
Dean starting preschool was a big deal this year. I was nervous. Mostly because he’s a toddler, and well, throws toddler tantrums still. I didn’t want him to start school off on the wrong foot. I really wanted his teachers to enjoy him. And most of all, I wanted him to enjoy school. I kept…
This throwing activity for toddlers is so much fun! The activity was born when my youngest son learned to throw and began throwing a lot of unsafe items. Frankly, it was a bit scary when a metal car was hurled at my face. I quickly realized that he needed an outlet for throwing safe items…
“Help. Dean won’t stop hitting others and I don’t know what to do. Ideas?” I pressed “share,” hoping my Instagram community would provide me with some ideas on how to help him stop hitting myself and others. Luckily, I got back lots of great advice. This was a few years ago when my oldest had…
This the perfect sensory activity for a hot, sunny day! I love that it only takes about 5 minutes of prep and is such a cool sensory material. Shaving cream in general is a really fun sensory material, but when you freeze it, it becomes cold, takes longer to become liquid, and clings to toys…
Hey there! If you’ve been looking for fun activities to help your little one develop their fine motor skills, look no further. This is a tried and true, fan-favorite at our house! Plus, you probably have everything you already need right at home. Why are fine motor skills so important? These skills help children perform…
If you’re a mom, like myself, you know just how hard it can be to get a clingy toddler engaged in an activity by themselves. It’s even harder to get anything else done when you have a toddler clinging to you all day. Add on top of that all of the attitude, sass, and wildness…