Camping is fun especially for younger kids who look to the world around them in wonder! However, going on camping trip lasting one or 15 days takes almost the same amount of preparations. Here we share few helpful tips to help with an amazing camping experience with your under 5 kids! Tourism has adapted to…
Net Fishing Fine Motor Play
We played fishing previously as a dry version, without water. Today, we are sharing a cheap version with bottle caps pretending to be fish. Our net is designed to be used in a fish tank as it is very small. It was the perfect size for little hands. Time for some Net Fishing Fine Motor…
Free Printable Photo Backyard Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Have you tried playing scavenger hunts? Even when you have little kids around, like toddlers and preschoolers, who are still too young to read, you can use photo scavenger hunt. They will love to play backyard photo scavenger hunt and get necessary movement in close proximity to home! HOW TO PLAY BACKYARD SCAVENGER HUNT? Before…
Fine Motor Activities: Pipe Cleaner Painting
Fine motor activities build skills that your little learner needs. Just because they’re “educational” doesn’t mean they aren’t fun too. Think of this summer fine motor idea as fun-ctional. I know, I know, bad pun. But, it’s also true. Summer Fine Motor Fun So your kiddo wants to play outside. And you want her to…
Kids’ Sensory Activities: Nature Exploration
It’s summer-time and the great outdoors offers plenty of opportunities for kids’ sensory activities. But, wait. It’s unbearably hot, raining or just not a nice day to go outside. What now? Bring the outdoors in. Summer Plant Sensory Bin We’ve all been there. You’ve meticulously planned the best day ever. It includes a parkside picnic,…
Kids’ Art Activities: Make Paint Prints
Summer kids’ art activities anyone? Of course. The weather is warm and the kids are throwing, “I’m bored mommy” at you every few minutes. Before handing over the tablet, or locking yourself in your room, get crafty. This summer paint print encourages creativity and lets kids explore the season through art. Oh, and they get…
Fine Motor Shape Puzzle Play
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…
Gross Motor Animal Action Game
Summer gross motor activities get your child up, outside and moving. When the weather is super-sunny and feeling warm, chances are that your kiddo is asking, “When can I go outside mommy?” Having a mini stockpile of outdoor activities can take some of the pressure off of having to come up with an on-the-spot option….
Top 10 Beach Toys For 4 Year Olds
We handpicked best beach toys for your 4 year old boys and girls! The following toys can make your child’s beach experience enjoyable and even add in some learning experiences. The beach can be such a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit. It can also be a fantastic sensory experience for kids. The water and…
Summer Sensory Play with Mud
What better materials to use in your spring or summer sensory play activities than dirt? Seriously. It’s everywhere. Oh, and it’s free. You can’t beat that, right? Here is a quick setup for sensory play with mud you can do in your own backyard! Mud Play Activity One summer our garden was in a…well, let’s…