This is a Montessori-inspired landform activity with a fun twist. I love following my child to expand his knowledge and creativity! ... View the Post
Homemade Playdough Recipe
Play dough is the most fun and versatile of all craft materials, in my opinion. My children love to play with it for hours. To make it more affordable and long-lasting for us, we make our own at home. Here is the recipe! ... View the Post
Mind or Serenity Jars Craft Activity
These jars are great for when kids are bouncing off the walls or are just not listening. They will take a break and mind the mind jar to calm down and to be distracted a little bit. They can stare at it until all the glitter settles to the bottom. This will give them and you time to calm down and then be ready to try again.Materials:- 1 glass or plastic jar with tight lid (at least 24 oz) A spaghetti sauce jar will work perfectly.- a dab of paint or spray paint (optional) for ... View the Post
Homemade Salt Dough Recipe
Homemade salt dough is especially popular during the winter holidays because it is so easy to make ornaments out of it, but in reality, salt dough can be used anytime during the year. There is so much we can create with salt dough! The sky is the limit! And it is so easy to make, too! Check out the best salt dough recipe ever! Simple Salt Dough Recipe for Kids This is a flour salt dough recipe. Feel free to use gluten free flour for those kiddos with gluten sensitivities or allergies. ... View the Post
Mr. Potato Head Sequencing Cards Activity (Set 1) *Free Printable*
Sequencing is the process of putting events, ideas, and objects in a logical order. Why is sequencing important? We sequence all day long—we divide our time into what we need to do first, second, and last; we understand events in our lives by understanding the order in which they occur. For some children, sequencing can be a hard concept to grasp, especially when they are trying to tell a story. Using good key words like “first,” “next,” “then,” and “finally,” cue your child as to ... View the Post
“God Made All Flowers” Craft (For Toddlers and Preschoolers)
Are you looking for a super fun, quick, cheap and meaningful craft for a rainy day (like in our case)? Look no further! Here it is! "God Made All Flowers" Materials: - 1 sheet of construction paper or card stock for each child - liquid glue - markers, crayons or both - cupcake liners (solid colors, with patterns, whatever you have) Most important step: Talk with the children about God and how He created all flowers in the ... View the Post
