Get ready for some summer fine motor fun! Your kiddo is getting the chance to build those finger and hand skills. Oh, and she’ll also get creative with a crafty collage, learn about colors and get in some math practice. Summer Sun Collage What’s that bright thing shining in the sky? Yeah, the chilly winter…
Top 10 Outdoor Toys For 2 Year Olds
Most kids love playing outside. There is so much wonder, so much to experience and so much fun to be had. Having the right outdoor toys can be essential for extending your children’s playroom to the outdoors. These are our top 10 outdoor toys For 2 year olds. All super fun, classic toys that will…
Summer Sensory Bag Play
Summer sensory activities are the perfect way to channel your little explorer’s curious nature. The weather’s warm. Okay it’s more like, the weather’s super-hot. And you need an activity that will keep your tot from whaling, “Mommy, I’m bored.” Sensory Beach Bag Your kiddo is bonkers over the beach. She remembers last year’s trip and…
Top 10 Outdoor Toys For 1 Year Olds
It’s Spring. Which means more warm days, more fun in the sun. It also means Summer is right around the corner with even more fun days in the sun. I have put together a list of our favorite – Top 10 Outdoor Toys For 1 Year Old Boys and Girls so that they can enjoy…
Summer Ice Art Scene
The temperature is heating up. Summer’s here. And, your child is ready to cool things down and create a masterpiece – with ice. Ice Summer Art That’s right, ice. With the warmer weather, ice is the perfect art material. With a drop or two of color, your child has instant melting paints. Start by asking your…
Ladybug Busy Bag Activity
Need something to keep the kiddos busy? A summer busy bag does just that. Literally. Busy Bag Uses It’s summer-time and you’re on the go. All the time. You’re traveling to grandma’s, going on a trip to the beach and headed out to the pool as often as you can. So, with all the summer…
Umbrella Fine Motor Play
As we come to the end of our A to Z Fine Motor Play series the letters of the alphabet become harder. Thankfully for the letter U, party cocktail umbrellas came to the rescue. I had never thought of using them as a fine motor tool until I tried to open one whilst I had…
Letter J – Jellyfish Theme for Tot School and Preschool
This week in our Tot School A to Z series J is for Jellyfish! We’ve gathered activities from across the web to provide a week of play and learning activities for you. These activities cover a range of skills including early learning, language, sensory and motor development. The play activities are more child-directed and the…
How to Plan a Picnic Lunch for Your Child
A picnic with the kids can be a great way to get out of the house for a couple hours. After all, we all need a bit of time away from the house and picnics are an affordable option. The key is planning ahead so that your lunch goes off without a hitch. This means checking the…
Letter I – Ice Cream Theme for Tot School and Preschool
This week’s topic in our Tot School A to Z series is a tasty one! I for ice cream! We’ve done the planning for you and gathered play and learning activities from other blogs to bring you a week of Tot School fun! These activities cover a wide range of skills. Your little one will gain cognitive,…