Teaching Tots One Barefoot Step at a Time
The shamrock has been the symbol of Ireland since the 18th century! If you look up why this little plant became the image of Ireland you’ll get many stories from the “wild Irish” who ate them, to St. Patrick who used them to teach the […]
This is a classic that not only is art but also a fun sensory experience that, in my experience, gives some pretty hilarious reactions 😀 ! I love this face – it’s like “what did I just do??” 😀 Make sure you pick out a […]
The day of love is almost here 😄 Need some more ideas? Here’s another list of some great activities that are just packed full of fun and good ol’ learnin 😋 Click away! A make it yourself puzzle to practice matching lower and upper case: […]
Rather than just exchanging pre-made chocolates, why not share the experience of making them together??? Cooking together is a great social/emotional experience and since there is measuring, melting, scooping etc. you are experiencing math, science and fine motor concepts! Given the current covid climate, this […]
Need some Valentine’s Day sensory bins that won’t break the bank? Here’s another great rice sensory bin that also smells AMAZING! Start out with a bag of white rice, a ziplock bag, and some red watercolor. Pour the rice into the bag, drop some watercolor […]
Need some Valentine’s Day sensory bins that won’t break the bank? Here’s my favorite of all the Valentine’s sensory bins I’ve done! It’s unique yet simple, with lots of different textures and colors that look super interesting (even to grown ups like me 😉 ) […]
Get messy but stay sweet <3 This is a super simple taste and touch sensory activity that also happens to be a huge crowd pleaser 😉 However, I have ruined the lives of two friends who disliked it greatly (and loudly) from the moment it […]
Take a trip down candy cane lane! This is an easy sensory art project that also teaches math skills! All you need is: Red paint 2 pieces white paper – I highly recommend cardstock for durability – regular paper can get curly or tear with […]
Time to deck the halls! For those with kiddos, the Christmas decorations coming out are a mixture of joy, tradition…and anxiety of “will these survive my toddlers.” Boundaries are a learning curve for tots, but one thing that can help is giving an option that […]
Another adorable handprint keepsake just in time for Christmas! Pair it with some evergreen branches like we did here or a wreath or two that is safe for them to play with to add not only a sensory component but also create a link between […]