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Sponge Shape Stamping: A Colorful Way to Teach Shapes and Colors at Home
Looking for a simple at-home learning activity? Try sponge shape stamping—an easy sponge activity that teaches shape and color recognition through sensory play using random household objects.
Watercolor Salt Art: A Simple Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Create fun and easy watercolor salt art with your kids! This simple and creative craft using Elmer’s White School Glue is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Check out this step-by-step guide for a memorable, hands-on activity at home.
Goldfish Pond Counting: A Fun and Easy Way to Teach Numbers to Toddlers
Explore a simple, fun, and engaging activity to teach toddlers and preschoolers number recognition and counting skills through Goldfish Pond Counting. Perfect for parents looking for achievable kids’ activities!
The Ultimate Homeschool Cabinet Guide: Simple Organization & Must-Have Supplies
Transform your homeschool cabinet into an organized haven with essential supplies and creative activities tailored for toddlers. Discover practical tips and product recommendations to make at-home learning both fun and efficient.
Why The Good and the Beautiful is My Go-To Homeschool Curriculum (From a Former Elementary Teacher!)
Discover why The Good and the Beautiful is my go-to homeschool curriculum. As a former elementary teacher, I love its open-and-go simplicity, engaging lessons, and seamless progression. See what we’re using for my preschoolers!
Amazon Favorites: Must-Have Cleaning Products for Simplifying Motherhood and Your Home Life
Busy moms, these Amazon favorites are game-changers! From the Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner to Swedish Dishcloths, these products make home life easier and more organized. See what’s worth adding to your cart!
Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes: A Simple and Fun Winter Craft for Toddlers
Looking for an easy and engaging winter craft? Try making pipe cleaner snowflakes! This fine motor activity encourages creativity, bead threading, and hands-on learning for toddlers.
Back-to-School Pajamas: A Comfortable Start AND End to the Day
Make bedtime a breeze with cozy and cute back-to-school pajamas for your little ones. From organic cotton to fun prints, these options ensure a comfy night’s sleep and a smooth morning routine.
Upper and Lowercase Letter Match Cups: A Simple Alphabet Activity for Toddlers
Looking for an easy and fun way to practice letter recognition? Try upper and lowercase letter match cups! A hands-on toddler alphabet activity that builds fine motor skills and early literacy with just plastic cups and craft paper.
How to Clean Fruit and Vegetables: A Simple Guide to Safeguard Your Family’s Health
Keep your family safe with simple, natural ways to clean fruit and veggies! Learn why cleaning produce matters and how to make your own DIY fruit and vegetable wash with vinegar—no harsh chemicals needed. It’s easy, effective, and healthy!
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!
Game Day Treats: Crafting Football Pudding Cups for Kids’ Ultimate Fun
Score big with football pudding cups—a fun and easy way to celebrate game day with your kids! Turn chocolate pudding into adorable football-themed treats and enjoy the crafting, snacking, and family fun. It’s the perfect game day activity for little hands.
4 Fun and Easy Chair Activities for Toddlers to Boost Learning and Playtime
Discover four creative and simple chair activities that help toddlers develop essential skills like color recognition, coordination, and problem-solving. Perfect for engaging, hands-on learning at home!
Printable Santa Cookie Tray: A Fun Coloring Activity for Christmas Eve Traditions
Looking for a fun Christmas Eve activity for your kids? Try a printable Santa cookie tray! This interactive coloring activity lets your little ones color and customize their own tray while adding excitement to the holiday season. Explore Christmas cookie ideas for Santa and enjoy a simple, festive tradition with the whole family.
Preschool Scissor Practice: Fun Cutting Activities for Kids
Looking for fun and easy ways to boost your preschooler’s scissor skills? Check out these engaging cutting practice activities and strips that help your child learn to cut along the lines while having a blast!
Baby Wipe Top Letter Find and Drop: A Fun Alphabet Activity for Toddlers
Turn baby wipe tops into an engaging alphabet activity for toddlers! This fun, hands-on letter recognition game builds early literacy and fine motor skills using simple household items.
