Super simple learning ideas for kids!
We have been having so much fun learning and playing with ice cream toppings! It’s the perfect time of year to put together all of our ice cream theme activities, and you don’t want to miss this super simple Ice Cream Toppings Sensory Bin. The sensory bin will entertain toddlers and preschoolers (even my school-age kids got into the fun!) while they practice scooping, pouring,
It’s summer break and I think my kids ask me for ice cream every day. Every day. Do you have this problem? We’re not all about the sweet treats in our house, but I may be partially to blame because we are ice cream obsessed with all of our activities lately! Instead of eating the ice cream, we’ve been learning and playing. Our Ice Cream and
Who is excited for summer? No school, playing outside, sleeping in (ok, this doesn’t actually happen in my house!), swimming, running through sprinklers, and eating ice cream may be some of our favorite things! The one thing that I’m hoping doesn’t happen with my kids (or honestly with my preschoolers who are on summer break too) is for them to lose any of their skills
Do you know any construction truck lovers? We sure do! My preschool classroom is full of them, and I have a couple of fans at home too. This super simpleconstruction zone sensory bin could not be easier to put together and you can adapt the materials around what you already have on hand. Rocks and construction trucks are always fun to play with! Affiliate links
My favorite time of the year would have to be summer. I wear flip flops year round here in the south and would prefer to be to be hot over cold for sure. I am actually in the middle of booking our summer beach condo with hopes that our summer vacation actually happens. And if it does, there will be lots of swimming in the
This never gets old. NEVER. My big kids at home are as intrigued as my preschoolers when it comes to this simple science activity. We have done different versions of this baking soda reaction experiment, but creating lava during our dinosaur theme may be the most creative to date. And my preschoolers went crazy for the imaginative play aspect that was involved! Affiliate links
Summer is on its way and there is nothing more fun than heading to the beach and playing in the sand! Preschoolers who are working on number recognition will enjoy matching up these shovels and sand bucket in our sand toys number puzzles. This set of free printable number puzzles will encourage number skills confidence, can be used as an independent learning center, and is
Avoid the bugs, sweat, and mess, and bring gardening inside! Put those gardening skills to use with our planting carrots sensory bin. Simple play ideas, especially sensory bins, are a great way to encourage independent play because there is no definite outcome expected. Your child gets to play and strengthen fine motor skills, and practice sorting and counting without needing step by step help from
Whether your child is into exploring the night sky, rocket ships, or even just “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” this activity is perfect to set up! Sticky walls are one of my favorite ways to play with toddlers and preschoolers. They take little time to set up, and you can use almost anything to stick and sometimes re-stick. So if you’re looking for a way to
Are you ever looking for an activity for that is a good fit for multiple age levels? I was always looking for ideas when my oldest 2 were little. I needed something on the more challenging side for my then 5 year-old, but something that could also be a good fit for my son who was 3. And honestly, who am I kidding? My youngest
