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Cheeseburger Sliders
These easy cheeseburger sliders are the ultimate simple dinner or party appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re family-friendly, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights or game day.
Sponge Shaving Cream Buildings: A Fine Motor Activity That Looks Like Pure Play
Looking for a simple sponge activity that builds fine motor skills and keeps your toddler engaged? Try sponge shaving cream buildings—an outdoor sensory learning win using sponges and shaving cream.
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.
6 Creative Play Activities from Amazon That Your Toddler Will Actually Use
Looking for screen-free fun? These 6 creative play activities from Amazon (including favorites from Melissa & Doug, Play-Doh, and more) are mom-approved, imagination-boosting, and totally worth the cabinet space.
3 Kids’ Activities Using Painters Tape: Simple, Fun, and Zero Prep Stress
Looking for quick set up ideas to keep toddlers learning and playing? Try these 3 kids’ activities using painters tape. They’re easy, mess-free, and use supplies you already have at home.
Sponge Water Table Letter Match: A Splashy Way to Learn Letters
Try this easy and fun sponge water table letter match to help your toddler learn upper and lower case letters. A perfect water activity for summer learning at home using simple household objects.
Sponge Popsicle Color Match: A Simple and Fun Toddler Learning Activity
Try this easy sponge popsicle color match activity using random household objects to teach color recognition, boost sensory and fine motor learning, and keep toddlers engaged at home.
Heart Hole Punch Activity: Building Hand Strength for Preschool Readiness
Get your little one excited with our heart hole punch activity! It’s a fun way to build hand strength and fine motor skills, all while crafting. Great for Valentine’s Day or any time you want a creative, hands-on project!
Fizzy Art Cups: A Colorful STEM Surprise for Toddlers
Turn a simple household reaction into a toddler-friendly art project! Fizzy art cups combine STEM learning, creativity, and sensory fun for an engaging kids activity using plastic cups and common kitchen ingredients.
A Perfect Fall Activity: Fun and Easy Sticky Wall Leaves
Looking for fun fall activities for kids that also build fine motor skills? Try this sticky wall leaves activity! Learn how to make a tree trunk on your wall and let your kids decorate it with faux fall leaves. It’s a creative way to enjoy the season while keeping little hands busy.
Lightning in a Bottle with Elmer’s Creations: A Simple and Electrifying Kids’ Activity
Looking for an easy, mess-free kids activity? This Lightning in a Bottle experiment from Elmer’s Creations is a fun, hands-on way to spark STEM learning and creativity at home. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!
Boost Your Toddler’s Health with a Cold Buster Smoothie Recipe and Nutritious Breakfast Ideas
Keep sniffles away with this easy Cold Buster Smoothie! Packed with vitamin C and natural electrolytes, it’s perfect for boosting your kids’ immune system. Plus, check out more simple, healthy smoothies and breakfast ideas!
Paper Plate Ring Toss: The Surprisingly Fun Toddler Activity You Can Make in Minutes
This easy paper plate ring toss game uses random household objects and turns them into a fun toddler play session. Boost fine motor skills, color recognition, and more—no fancy supplies needed.
Crafting Connections: Nurturing Fine Motor and Color Skills Through Dot Sticker Lines and Beyond
Help your child develop fine motor skills with our fun dot sticker lines activity! This simple craft is perfect for hand-eye coordination and color recognition—plus, it’s an enjoyable way for little ones to practice and learn.
How to Make Homemade Shaving Cream Paint for Kids: A Fun and Easy Painting Activity
Keep things fun and tidy with shaving cream art! Learn how to make colorful shaving cream paint for an easy, creative, and mess-free activity your kids will love.
Animal Counting Race: A Fun Math Game for Toddlers
Turn counting practice into a fun game with this Animal Counting Race! This easy math activity helps toddlers learn numbers while keeping them engaged and excited about early math skills.
