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Springtime Keepsake Craft: A Fingerprint Painting Activity Your Toddler Will Love
This springtime ladybug and bee keepsake craft is the perfect fingerprint painting activity for toddlers. A sweet spring gift and adorable Mother’s Day keepsake, made with love (and a little mess).
What’s in Our Pencil Boxes for Homeschool? The Simple Supplies That Make a Big Difference
Wondering what to put in your child’s homeschool pencil box? Here’s a peek inside ours—featuring our must-have supplies for homeschooling that keep learning fun, simple, and stress-free.
Our New Learning Calendar: A Simple Way to Organize and Elevate Calendar Time
Looking for an easy way to make calendar time fun and engaging? Our new learning calendar has been a game-changer in our homeschool routine. Check out how we use The Peanutshell Learning Calendar Wall Chart and why it’s a homeschooling must-have.
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.
The Magic of Shrinking Cups: A Simple STEM Activity for Curious Toddlers
Looking for a fun and easy toddler STEM activity? Try shrinking cups! This simple science experiment turns plastic cups into tiny masterpieces with just an oven and some creativity.
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.
Cup Towers: A No-Prep, Engaging Building Activity
Looking for an easy and engaging toddler building activity? Try cup towers! Using plastic cups and craft sticks, this fun activity promotes fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving. Perfect for learning at home!
Pouch Top Playdough Cars: A Creative Play Activity for Kids
Turn old pouch tops into creative fun with Pouch Top Playdough Cars! This simple activity combines playdough and pouch tops for an easy, hands-on way to spark imagination, strengthen fine motor skills, and encourage creative play at home.
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.
Cotton Round Watercolor Ice Cream Craft: A Sweet Summer Activity for Kids
Cool off with this fun and colorful cotton round watercolor ice cream craft! Perfect for teaching fine motor skills and bringing summer learning to life, this arts and crafts project is a hit with kids of all ages.
Brighten Up Your Holidays with a Giant Christmas Lights Craft for Toddlers
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and easy DIY Christmas craft for toddlers! Let your little one explore their creativity, build fine motor skills, and make oversized festive lights that are as fun to create as they are to display.
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.
Water Table Mud Construction Site: The Ultimate Dirt-Filled Playtime Adventure
Turn your backyard into a mini construction zone with this easy water table mud construction site activity! A simple, sensory-rich kids learning activity using random household objects.
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Children: A Comprehensive Guide with Cool Down Activities, Sensory Tools, and a Tranquil Retreat for Toddlers
Big feelings are part of growing up! Learn how to support your child’s emotional development with simple cool-down activities, sensory tools, and a cozy retreat space designed just for toddlers. Practical tips to help little ones manage big emotions with confidence!
Preserving Precious Moments: The Copier Handprint Keepsake Craft
Capture sweet family memories with a copier handprint craft! Use your child’s handprints to create a keepsake that’s perfect for framing. It’s quick, easy, and so meaningful.
DIY Pourable Bookmarks by Elmer’s Creations: A Simple, Creative Activity for Kids
Discover how to make pourable bookmarks with Elmer’s Clear School Glue. This fun, easy kids’ activity promotes creativity, STEM learning, and at-home learning with simple supplies and endless possibilities.
