There is nothing like sensory play to engage the whole child and boost learning and development! Plus, enjoying sensory activities with your young children strengthens bonds and provides an opportunity for some fun! For a list of easy and enjoyable sensory activities check out 12 Fun Activities that Engage Young Children’s Senses and Enhance Learning…
The origin of April fools’ Day is a bit unclear but the holiday, celebrated annually on April 1st, has been around for centuries. People young and old, and in countries all around the world, delight in a day dedicated to practical jokes, pranks and playing tricks on family and friends. No matter how this silly,…
Spring is here!! The first day of spring is also known as the Vernal Equinox. Equinox is derived from Latin words meaning “equal night.” Days and nights are approximately equal in length near the first day of spring! After a long, cold winter it’s exciting to have longer days and to feel the warm sun on…
Try this simple activity with your kids…it’s fun and easy for any age. All you need is white coffee filters, markers and a spray bottle or dropper. For an extra fun and festive touch try cutting the coffee filters into shapes like a heart, clover or whatever you can imagine. These look BEAUTIFUL taped to…
Are you ready to ring in the new year and want to include your kids in the fun? Check out this great article from Macaroni Kids; How to Throw an Easy At-Home New Year’s Eve Celebration Kids Will Love, for ideas on creating an easy at-home celebration. Do your kids have questions about why we…
Looking for a way to keep your kids entertained now that the days are shorter and we’re spending more time inside? Try this super easy snow dough recipe from The Best Ideas for Kids. With simple ingredients; lotion, corn starch and glitter (if you want a little sparkle) it’s cheap and easy fun. Keep the…
There’s nothing like gathering with family on Thanksgiving and enjoying a game or fun activity together. Are you looking to shake things up this holiday and play a new game or explore a new family activity? Take a look at these fun (and most are free!) Thanksgiving games and activities from Good Housekeeping that are…
With it’s bounty of seasonal sights, smells, and textures, autumn is a great time to get outside and explore together as a family. These outdoor autumn activities are endless fun for kids and encourage them to spend even more time outside and exploring the natural world around them. Check out 36 Simple Autumn Outdoor Activities to…
Attention Reading Rainbow fans! In celebration of 40 years of Reading Rainbow, they have shared 40 FULL EPISODES on their YouTube channel! For a limited time, enjoy full episodes of the original series. Reading Rainbow was a staple for many during their childhood. During its 26-year run Reading Rainbow garnered more than 250 awards! You…
There are so many things you can do with your kids and their pumpkins this fall…more than just carving! You can try painting them, bake with them, create gooey pumpkin guts sensory bags, and so much more! Check out mom.com list of out-of-the-ordinary activity suggestions for kids of all ages and abilities; 10 Great Activities…