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Water Table Counting Bear Boats: A Simple, Fun Learning Adventure
Turn your everyday water table into a powerhouse of learning with our Water Table Counting Bear Boats activity. Dive into easy, achievable fun with water play, sensory learning, and simple at-home activities using random household objects.
Drop Tubes: An Exciting Toddler-Approved Activity Using Household Items
Looking for a simple yet engaging toddler activity? Drop tubes are a perfect fine motor and cause-and-effect activity using toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, and pom-poms for easy, at-home learning fun!
Toilet Paper Roll Color Sort: A Simple and Fun Color Activity for Toddlers
Help your toddler master color recognition with this easy sorting activity! Using toilet paper rolls and craft sticks, this fine motor activity is a simple, engaging way to boost early learning at home.
Paper Towel Roll Name Sort: A Fun and Easy Alphabet Activity
Turn a simple paper towel roll into a hands-on learning experience! This easy letter-sorting activity helps toddlers with letter recognition, fine motor skills, and learning how to spell their name using random household objects.
6 Fun and Educational Activities with Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls
Discover 6 creative activities using paper towel and toilet paper rolls that promote learning and development. From letter sorting to color
Egg Carton Paint Tray: A Mess-Friendly Painting Activity for Toddlers
Transform an egg carton into a no-fuss paint tray for toddlers! This easy, mess-friendly painting activity promotes creativity, color recognition, and fine motor skills—perfect for an at-home craft session.
Egg Carton Geoboard: A Simple Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers
Transform an egg carton into a DIY geoboard for hands-on learning! This egg carton geoboard strengthens fine motor skills, introduces basic geometry, and makes for an easy at-home activity using everyday materials.
Mastering the Art of Cutting: Training Scissors Hack and Other Tips
Teaching your toddler to use scissors doesn’t have to be a struggle! This guide is packed with simple tricks, fun cutting activities, and expert tips to help your little one master scissor skills with confidence.
Baby Wipe Top Rice Bin Scoop and Dump: A Sensory Extension for Toddlers
Looking for an easy sensory activity at home? Try this baby wipe top rice bin scoop and dump! It’s perfect for scooping practice, fine motor skills, and sensory exploration using random household objects.
Dot Marker Christmas Trees Craft for Kids: Spark Holiday Creativity
Need a quick and festive Christmas craft? This dot marker Christmas tree activity is simple, mess-free, and perfect for little hands! Watch your kids create colorful holiday masterpieces while building fine motor skills. A fun and easy Christmas activity that brings all the holiday cheer—no fancy supplies needed!
Unleash the Fun with Number Monsters: A Creative Way to Teach Number Sense at Home
Create your own number monsters with this simple activity to boost your preschooler’s number sense. Learn how to make counting and numbers exciting while building foundational math skills!
Elevate Your Family’s Well-being with Mary Ruth Organics Products Favorites: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Overall Health
Looking for trusted health and wellness picks for your family? Check out our favorite Mary Ruth Organics products, from Hair, Skin & Nail Gummies to Toddler Probiotic Liquid Drops—perfect for keeping your crew feeling their best! (P.S. Always check with your doctor before trying new supplements.)
How to Dye Rice for Sensory Bins: A Halloween Adventure for Toddlers
Make Halloween extra fun with a hands-on sensory activity! Learn how to dye rice for sensory bins, set up a spooktacular Halloween-themed bin, and explore other engaging sensory ideas. It’s the perfect way to spark creativity and learning in little ones!
Pop It Activities for Math: Fun and Educational Ways to Use Pop It Fidget Toys for Learning
Turn your Pop It into a hands-on math tool! From number matching to water play, these simple activities make learning numbers exciting (and totally doable) for you and your preschooler.
Engaging Post-it Math Activity for Addition: Fun and Effective Ways to Teach Math Facts
Make addition practice fun with post-it notes! This simple math activity turns learning into a game while helping your little ones master math facts. Check it out for easy ways to make math exciting!
Water Table Icy Letters: A Cool Way to Teach the Alphabet to Preschoolers
Ready to chill out and learn the alphabet? Freeze some magnetic letters in ice cubes and let your preschooler go to town melting them with squirt bottles or eyedroppers. Once the ice has melted away, they can arrange the letters on a magnetic surface. It’s the perfect combo of sensory play and letter recognition—ideal for the water table or even the kitchen sink! Learning has never been this cool!
