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5 Clever Sponge Activities That Are Basically Preschool Gold
Who knew sponges could teach so much? Try these 5 toddler-approved sponge activities for hands-on learning, sensory play, and calm, low-prep fun using something you already have at home.
Spoon Ending Sound Sort: A Simple Phonics Activity Using Plastic Spoons
Try this easy spoon ending sound sort to build phonics skills at home! A fun, hands-on fine motor activity that makes ending sound practice simple and engaging.
Spoon Letter Match: A Simple Fine Motor Activity Using Spoons
Looking for an easy, hands-on way to practice letters? Try Spoon Letter Match! A fun and simple fine motor activity using spoons and a cardboard box to help kids learn uppercase and lowercase letters.
Spoon Directional Arrows: A Simple Fine Motor Activity Using Spoons
Looking for an easy fine motor activity using spoons? Try Spoon Directional Arrows! A fun and simple direction practice game for toddlers using a random household object—plastic spoons!
Rock Art: A Simple and Creative Painting Activity for Kids
Looking for an easy, fun, and creative activity for kids? Rock art is a perfect painting activity that encourages fine motor skills, creativity, and outside play while learning at home.
Fence Alphabet Chalk Spraying: A Fun, Hands-On Letter and Sound Recognition Activity
Looking for a playful way to boost letter and sound recognition? Try this engaging fence alphabet chalk spraying activity! It’s a water activity that encourages early learning, fine motor skills, and outside play—all while having fun.
The Magic of Pumpkin Washing: A Simple, Mess-Free Fall Activity for Kids
Looking for an easy fall activity that keeps your little ones engaged? Pumpkin washing is the perfect seasonal activity for kids! It’s a fun water activity that promotes fine motor skills, sensory learning, and fall learning—all with minimal effort on your part.
Mirror Cloud Painting: A Simple and Fun Outdoor Activity for Kids
Looking for a fun, simple at-home learning activity? Mirror cloud painting is an easy mirror activity using a random household object to spark creativity, sensory play, and outdoor fun!
Reindeer Food Recipe: Create Magical Christmas Eve Traditions with Your Kids
Looking for a fun Christmas Eve tradition? Try making reindeer food with your kids! This easy recipe is a magical way to spread holiday cheer and create lasting memories. Get step-by-step instructions for a fun family activity that’ll add extra excitement to your Christmas celebrations.
St. Patrick’s Day Pots of Gold Treats: Simple, Affordable, and Achievable Ideas for Kids
Make St. Patrick’s Day magical with DIY pots of gold treat buckets! Fill green cauldrons with snacks, small gifts, and a festive rainbow streamer for an affordable and fun celebration kids will love
Easy Valentine’s Day Heart Dot Marker Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun heart dot marker activity! Perfect for teaching letter recognition, color matching, and fine motor skills—all while keeping kids creatively engaged.
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.
Preserving Milestones: Creating a Diaper Keepsake Memory
Hold onto the sweet memories of your baby’s growth with a diaper keepsake! Save the last diaper from each size, jot down their ages, and create a meaningful way to look back on those fleeting milestones. Learn how to preserve this special memory in your baby’s keepsake box—it’s a tiny treasure with big sentimental value.
Mastering Fine Motor Skills: Clothespin Box Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers
Looking for an easy, fun activity for your toddler? Check out our Clothespin Box Fine Motor Activity! It’s perfect for boosting hand-eye coordination, and best of all, it’s quick to set up and packed with endless learning opportunities.
Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bins for Fall: A Harvest of Sensory Exploration for Kids
Create a magical fall experience with pumpkin patch sensory bins! Easy to set up with rice and candy pumpkins, this activity boosts fine motor skills and makes for fun Thanksgiving learning. Get creative with fall sensory play your kids will love!
Unlocking Sensory Adventures: Lint Roller Sensory Exploration for 12-18 Month-Olds
Looking for quick and easy activities for your 12-18 month-old? Try a lint roller sensory exploration for a fun way to boost curiosity and motor skills! Plus, check out two more sensory play ideas your little one will love.
