Summer fine motor activities give your toddler or preschooler the chance to build new skills, while exploring the season. I’m always one for getting artsy. So summer-time art activities, in my opinion, are a n awesome way for tots to build those all-important finger and hand skills. Tracing Shapes A few years ago, I taught…
Kids’ Paint Splatter Art Activity
Summer art activities for kids don’t have to stay indoors. Nope. With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to take the ‘arting’ outside. And, that makes this watercolor paint splatter art mess less, um…messy. Paint Splatter in the Summer Sun Okay, so your child can really do this art activity anywhere at any time of…
Shape Busy Bag Activity
A summer busy bag can keep your kiddo more than entertained on one of those sweltering days. It’s too hot to play outside, you’re on a majorly long car trip, it’s raining or maybe your little one has just had enough with her pool day. Whatever the reason, pulling out one of these bags is…
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…
Kids’ Alphabet Photo Frame Craft
Father’s Day means one thing – it’s time to celebrate dad! Get crafty and help your kiddo to create her own “DAD” photo frame. Oh, and he’ll cherish it for years. Preschool Father’s Day Photo Frame Gift A Father’s Day photo frame is a great gift for dad. But, it’s so much more. It can…
No-Sew Kid-Created Purse Craft
Gift mom with this no-sew kid-created purse this Mother’s Day! Not only can your toddler or preschooler craft her way to the perfect present, but this art activity can help her to build developmental skills that she’ll use right now and in the years to come. No-Sew Kids’ Craft Your little artist can design and create…
More than 50 Ways Kids Can Play, Learn and Create with Pom Pom
One of my kids’ favorite play medium are pom poms! So fuzzy and versatile! They somehow always make a play last longer than with other items we have around. Of course, if you have a child who likes to put things in their mouth, you might want to stand by when they use pom poms…
More than 70 Activities to Play, Learn and Create with Feathers
We love to find more activities with supplies we have on hand! In the past, we extended our idea banks for items such as water beads, rubber bands, ice and so much more. Now, we took the time to find some new ideas how to play, learn and create with feathers! Some of these activities…
Spring Busy Bag: Fun with Flowers
The weather is warming up, and a new season is on the horizon. Celebrate it with a spring busy bag! Not only does this awesomely easy idea keep your toddlers busy, but it also helps them to develop new skills. What abilities can this flower-themed busy bag help your little learner build? Fine motor skills…
