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…
Top 10 Beach Toys For 3 Year Olds
The beach is a favorite place for many people during the summer months. It is typically warm and sunny and exciting. It is a great place to lay out and relax, but it is also a super fun place to play. 3 year olds will love playing at the beach, with the sand and water…
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…
Top 10 Beach Toys For 2 Year Olds
The beach is a fantastic place for kids to explore and get a great natural sensory experience. Kids can play, learn, create and enjoy nature all at the same time. Classic ideas include making sand castles and playing with a beach ball but construction trucks, sand ice cream sets and shark games are bound to…
