With the warmer weather on its way, I couldn’t resist creating an I is for Ice cream Fine Motor Play activity as part of our A-Z Fine Motor Skills series. Unfortunately as my son is dairy intolerant we were unable to play with real ice cream. We opted for pom poms instead – this was…
Free Summer Coloring Pages for Kids
Summer is here and it also means summer break for kids. You know it because it’s the same thing every year, but kids get bored very quickly and need something to occupy their attention. One of those boredom busters can be these free summer coloring pages you can print and hand over to your child!…
Tips for Camping With Kids Under 5
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. So your kiddo wants to play outside. And you want her to get out and get…
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….