When my two were little, we’d often lie on the grass, watching clouds drift by. Sometimes they were dragons, sometimes... The post Beautiful Books About Clouds for Preschoolers appeared first on Rainy Day Mum.| Rainy Day Mum
When we need a snack now (hello post-preschool wobbles), this is my go-to. Apple slices, a spoonful of peanut butter,... The post Easy Monkey Themed Snack for Preschoolers appeared first on Rainy Day Mum.| Rainy Day Mum
Looking for playful ways to keep your preschooler engaged this summer? Try these fun and simple sensory bin ideas for August. Easy to set up, full of colour, and perfect for hands-on learning and creativity.| Rainy Day Mum
Looking for a cute & easy Halloween craft to sink your fangs into? This clothespin bat turns a simple wooden pin, black paint, and cardstock into the cutest little creature of the night—no vampire bite required! It’s the perfect not-too-scary activity for preschoolers and toddlers who love hands-on fun. Just paint, cut, and clip—and before […] The post Spooky Clothespin Bat Craft appeared first on Busy Blooming Joy.| Busy Blooming Joy
Make this cute ghost in a witch hat hot air balloon craft using cardstock, string and a free template! A fun and easy Halloween activity for toddlers and preschoolers.| Busy Blooming Joy
Looking for physical activities that energetic toddlers and kids should do every day? There are 12 gross motor activities| Toddler in Action
Discover simple and hands-on science activities for preschoolers using ice and water. Perfect for summer learning and sensory play. Try easy ideas like ice painting, melting frozen treasures, and water table exploration.| Rainy Day Mum
This free printable summer schedule for kids makes your summer break exciting and helps you avoid chaos without some kind of plan.| Toddler in Action
Ready to sink your teeth into a fun Halloween craft? This adorable Count Dracula art project transforms simple popsicle sticks, a bit of paint, and some colored paper into everyone’s favorite vampire! It’s the perfect not-too-scary Halloween activity for kids who love getting creative with their hands. With just a few supplies, your little ghouls […] The post Easy Popsicle Stick Count Dracula Craft appeared first on Busy Blooming Joy.| Busy Blooming Joy
Looking for a not-too-spooky witch craft that’s offers creativity and the opportunity to build fine motor skills? This adorable Halloween activity lets kids create their very own witch using just construction paper, washi tape, and a few simple craft supplies. With a sparkly washi tape hat band, silly googly eyes, and a hand drawn grin, […] The post Puffy Paint Witch Craft – Fun Fine Motor Practice appeared first on Busy Blooming Joy.| Busy Blooming Joy
Try this fantastically simple kid’s art activity Paint the Toys. This “Busy Toddler” classic is a two for one activity: first, kids paint the toys, then they wash them back to normal. It’s one of the best activity ideas when you need to keep kids occupied. Paint the Toys: A Kids Art Activity You’ll LoveContinue Reading The post Paint the Toys: Process Art Activity appeared first on Busy Toddler.| Busy Toddler
The best summer themed sensory bins and tubs for toddlers. Ideal for setting up and exploring these classic themes and under the sea with sensory play.| Rainy Day Mum
If you have a young kid in a preschool, kindergarten or elementary school, you might ask yourself, does handwriting still matter for kids.| Toddler in Action
These brown bear brown bear activities for preschool printables include hands-on activities, that work on storytelling, colors + more.| Fun with Mama
Looking for fun ways to help your toddler strengthen their fine motor skills? This roundup of 30+ simple crafts is packed with hands-on activities to build coordination, creativity, and concentration through play!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template and make your own Christian Easter craft for kids with this Jesus resurrection craft for kids.| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template to make your own heart bee craft. It's an easy paper bag Valentine's Day craft that kids love!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template and make your own simple Noah's Ark Craft for kids!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free template and step by step instructions to make your own turkey paper plate coffee filter craft!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable bat template to make your own easy bat craft with pom poms!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template and make your own easy pumpkin craft with pom poms!| Crafty Kids Play
Grab this free template and make your own paper bag rat craft for kids. It comes with two printable template options in full color or black and white!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template to make your own paper plate handprint turkey lacing craft at home!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template and make your own Halloween handprint craft for a cute keepsake!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template and make your own easy paper bag bat puppet craft for kids!| Crafty Kids Play
Discover easy cute Christmas ornaments to make at preschool! DIY handprint, salt dough, and photo ornaments - fun Christmas activities and gifts for parents.| Busy Blooming Joy
Looking for a great outdoor activity for kids? Try this giant painting activity for all ages. Just a cardboard box, paint, and loads of fun.| Busy Toddler
Use our free template and make your own paper bag dinosaur craft for kids!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free pirate craft template to make your own easy pirate craft for kids at home!| Crafty Kids Play
What can you build with a mini set of magnetic tiles and how good are they for travel and home? We'll give you our honest thoughts on this PicassoTile Mini set!| Crafty Kids Play
Use our free printable template to make your own weather wheel craft for kids!| Crafty Kids Play
Sponge Water Transfer: With every squeeze of the sponge, your toddler will be building up vital muscle groups in their fingers and hands.| My Bored Toddler
Easter Obstacle Course 🐰 ages 3+ 🐣 Here’s a fun Easter-themed course that’s super simple to set up and entertained my kids all afternoon! Materials Needed For Easter Obstacle Course (affiliate links below) Plastic Easter Eggs 8 Easter Buckets (or bowls could work too) Large serving spoon or wooden spoon Egg Carton Black Marker Dot […] The post Easter Obstacle Course appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
We are all about snowmen in the winter, and this Fill the Snowman Toddler activity is a fun, winter, fine motor activity that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): * Empty water bottle (We used a small Voss plastic water bottle.) * Black and orange permanent markers * Small funnel (We used […] The post Fill the Snowman Toddler Activity * ages 2-5 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Sensory bags are a favorite activity in our house so I wanted to put a fun winter twist on one. This Build-A-Snowman Winter Sensory Bag was a huge hit with my 3 year old and 6 year old! They got to build a snowman and I didn’t have to spend an hour getting each of […] The post Build-A-Snowman Winter Sensory Bag * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This Grinch Sensory Bag and Letter Activity is a fun holiday activity that makes learning letters fun! Grinch Sensory Bag Video Check out the below video tutorial to see how to make a Grinch Sensory Bag: Materials Needed for Grinch Sensory Bag: (affiliate links) Sealable gallon freezer bag Rubbing alcohol Cotton ball Black permanent marker […] The post Grinch Sensory Bag and Letter Activity appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Sensory bins are a huge hit in our house so I wanted to make one with a Halloween twist. This one is so simple to set up (I’m talking 5 minutes) and I was able to find most of the items I used at the grocery store and the Target Dollar Spot (I love the […] The post Halloween Sensory Bin For Preschoolers appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Monster Slime 😈 ages 2+ 👹 Here’s a spooky twist on our favorite slime recipe that’s perfect for Halloween or a monster themed party! It’s amazing how adding some googly eyes and vampire fangs can make slime so new and fun again! My boys literally played with this slime for hours creating all kids of […] The post Monster Slime * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This rainbow rice recipe is super simple to make and will lead to hours of fun, sensory play. Read on to learn how to make rainbow rice for play or if you don’t want to make your own, you can purchase some here. Rainbow Rice Recipe Video Tutorial Check out the below video to see […] The post How to Make Rainbow Rice For Play appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This fun, pool noodle obstacle course is simple to make using only pencils, pool noodles and a little duct tape and takes only 15 minutes to set up!| Raising Dragons
It doesn’t get much better than water play on a hot summer day. I am always looking for new ways to make playing with and pouring water more fun. This pool noodle pour station took only a few minutes to set up and has entertained my kids for several days straight! This activity incorporates gross […] The post Pool Noodle Pour Station * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Rainbow Haircuts is a fun & colorful activity that’s super simple to set up and allows kids to show their creativity and build their fine motor & scissor skills! MATERIALS NEEDED: (affiliate links) 6 pieces of construction paper in rainbow colors Scotch Tape Kids’ scissors Marker And don’t forget to check out my NEW book […] The post Rainbow Haircuts Scissor Skills Activity appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
These fun Valentine’s Day Preschool Activities are so simple to set up and fun for kids to play. They’ll also be improving their fine motor skills, working on color recognition, pattern recognition and counting! Valentine’s Day Preschool Activities Video Check out the below video to see the activities in action: Materials Needed: (affiliate links […] The post Valentine’s Day Preschool Activities appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Color Surprise Hearts ❤️ ages 3+ ❤️ This Valentines Day activity is so simple to set up (It literally took me 2 minutes!) and is great for color recognition and fine motor skills! Check out the below video to see the Color Surprise Hearts Activity in action before trying it yourself: And don’t forget […] The post Color Surprise Hearts Activity * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Our kids are always pulling at our heartstrings, aren’t they? Well here’s a simple Valentines Day craft that’s perfect for toddlers and gives them a chance to pull at some heartstrings. Great activity for building those fine motor skills! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): Paper plate Pencil Pipe cleaners Foam heart stickers WHAT TO DO: Start […] The post Heartstring Pull Toddler Valentine’s Day Activity * ages 1-3 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Going on nature walks is one of our favorite activities to do as a family. I created this Color Hunt to make our nature walks and outdoor play more exciting and engaging! Color Hunt Video Check out the below video to see our color hunt in action: Materials Needed (affiliate links) Piece of cardboard (we […] The post Color Hunt * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Our Love Letters Sensory Bag is a perfect Valentine’s Day themed sensory activity and a great way to practice letters, shapes, numbers and patterns! It’s also super simple to make and you can reuse it over and over and over! Love Letters Sensory Bag Video Check out the below video tutorial to see how to […] The post Love Letters Sensory Bag * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
If you have a dinosaur-loving kid, then this Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag is perfect for you! Sensory play is play that engages the senses and has numerous benefits including building nerve connections in the brain, encouraging the development of fine motor skills and supporting language development. This sensory bag is also super simple to […] The post Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Obstacle courses are a favorite activity in our house. We usually make them outside, but sometimes we can be outside and an indoor course can be just as fun! This indoor obstacle course for kids was fun to set up (the kids did most of it) and even more fun to run through! Indoor Obstacle […] The post Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Halloween Color Sorting Sensory Bag 🎃 ages 1-6 🎃 When I saw these adorable Halloween erasers at Target, I knew they would be perfect for a Halloween-themed sensory bag! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links) FOR HALLOWEEN COLOR SORTING SENSORY BAG: * Gallon-sized sealable plastic bag * Permanent markers * Mini Halloween-themed erasers (We got ours at […] The post Halloween Color Sorting Sensory Bag * ages 1-6 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This alphabet scavenger hunt was the perfect activity to do when we were stuck at home indoors. It actually occupied my 7 year old and 4 year old for over an hour with only minimal help from me! Win! Materials Needed: Sticky Notes Marker Objects from around the house What to Do: Ask participants to […] The post Alphabet Scavenger Hunt appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This Search And Find Sensory Bag is a super simple and fun, sensory activity that’s great for building many skills (fine motor, color, number & letter recognition to name a few). Search and Find Sensory Bag Video: Check out the below video to see the sensory bag in action, then make one for yourself!: Materials […] The post Search and Find Sensory Bag * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day ☘️! This Rainbow Sensory Bag is a fun sensory activity to improve color recognition, pattern recognition and fine motor skills! Rainbow Sensory Bag Video Check out the below video to see the Rainbow Sensory Bag in action! MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE A RAINBOW SENSORY BAG (affiliate links): Gallon […] The post Rainbow Sensory Bag * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Have a little one who loves dinosaurs and fossils? Then this activity is for them! A cookie fossil dig is so simple to set up and is sure to entertain and engage kids as well as give them a yummy treat! Video of Cookie Fossil Dig: Check out the below video to see Alexander doing […] The post Cookie Fossil Dig * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Follow us on Instagram for more fun ideas for kids! We love sensory activities in our house and for each season I always try to do a themed sensory bag (Monsters for Halloween, Rainbows for Spring, Snowmen for Winter). For Christmastime I created this Christmas Tree Letters Sensory Bag so my little guys can practice […] The post Christmas Tree Letters Sensory Bag * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Looking for the best toys for toddlers? Well look no further because I have you covered. A toddler is considered a child ages 12 months to 36 months. Having raised four boys through the toddler stage (my youngest is 3 1/2 now), I have seen many toys come and go through our house. These toys […] The post Best Toys for Toddlers appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Halloween is my favorite time of year for kids activities! There are just so many fun things to do with all the little Halloween toys! These Halloween Hand Monsters are a fun way to practice fine motor skills while having tons of fun! And best of all, they’re SUPER SIMPLE to set up! Alexander could […] The post Halloween Hand Monsters * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
If you’ve followed us for any length of time you know we love love love magnetic tiles! They are probably our most used toy in the house. Magnetic tiles are one of the best toys for open-ended play. We have had many sets over the years and they hold up incredibly well, given the amount […] The post Magnetic Tile Activity Ideas appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Spooky Halloween Sensory Bottles 🕷 ages 1+ 🎃 My boys absolutely love playing with sensory bottles. They are so mesmerizing to watch! Here we put a Halloween twist on it to make it spooky and fun! The bottles are sooooo simple to make and took only about 5 minutes each to put together. MATERIALS NEEDED […] The post Spooky Halloween Sensory Bottles * ages 1+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
On a recent trip to the beach, my kids discovered a fun new way to make sand sculptures and it’s so simple to do yet entertained them for HOURS!!! If you have some sand lying around or are planning on taking a trip to the beach, you MUST try making these cool drip sand castle […] The post Drip Sand Castle Sand Sculptures – ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This hula hoop lasso challenge is a fun, outdoor, summer activity that's super simple to setup and will keep kids outdoors and entertained for hours!| Raising Dragons
I love when we can get outside and do learning games and this number line math game took all of 30 seconds to make and had the kids jumping around and doing math at the same time! It’s one of the best number line activities we’ve tried and it can easily be modified for toddlers, […] The post Giant Number Line Math Game * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Here’s a fun take on the classic DIY ice painting activity. Instead of making our ice paints using craft sticks as handles, we used some small animal figurines we had at home. They make perfect handles for the ice paints so your fingers don’t get cold and it makes the painting so much fun! Animal […] The post Animal Ice Painting Art Activity * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Learn what Oobleck is, why kids love it, and a ton of different ways to make it. This guide will answer all your questions about this non-Newtonian fluid. What is Oobleck? Oobleck is a fabulous thing! Making it will capture your child’s imagination and spark scientific curiosity. Oobleck is solid when tapped or rolled. But […] The post Oobleck: What is it? Learn Everything About This Fun Goop & How to Make It appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Just the words alone – Potty Training – send chills down the spines of many parents. If you’ve never been through the process, it seems almost impossible to believe it can happen. Can my toddler really stop using a diaper and make it to the potty? Well the answer is YES! And it’s actually not […] The post Potty Training Tips for Boys (and Girls) appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This Easter Egg Number Match is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to teach number recognition, color recognition and great for fine motor skills!| Raising Dragons
Reusing empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls has taken on an art form in our home. There are just so many fun ways to reuse these useful little rolls in educational ways! This paper towel roll people toddler activity is so simple to set up and will keep your toddler entertained and learning! It’s […] The post Paper Towel Roll People Toddler Activity * ages 2 – 5 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Snowball Letters is a fun activity that’s perfect to do in the wintertime and is great for building letter recognition, fine motor and concentration skills! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): * Cotton balls or marshmallows * Dark construction paper (We used blue.) * A white crayon * Kids tongs WHAT TO DO: Simply draw a large […] The post Snowball Letters – Letter Recognition Activity * ages 2-6 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls are probably our most loved and most used recycled object. This adorable toilet paper roll dinosaur craft is made using just an empty toilet paper roll and can be made in just a couple of minutes! VIDEO OF TOILET PAPER ROLL DINOSAUR CRAFT: Check out the below video […] The post Toilet Paper Roll Dinosaur Craft * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
The Candy Cane Christmas Tree Pick Up Game is a fun holiday game and all you need to make it are some pipe cleaners! Great for developing fine motor and concentration skills. MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): * Holiday pipe cleaners * Bowl WHAT TO DO: 1. Start by making Christmas trees with pipe cleaners. We […] The post Candy Cane Christmas Tree Pick Up Game * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
I love finding new ways for my 2 & 6-year-olds to work on their fine motor skills and this winter-themed fine motor box made for a good hour of fun! The beautiful box we used is from FabFitFun, more about them later, but any box with an attached lid would work well. MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate […] The post Winter Fine Motor Box * ages 2-6 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
DIY Feather Ornaments 🎄 ages 3+ 🎄 Here’s a fun sensory activity that’s also great for color sorting, color recognition, counting and fine motor skills. How beautiful will they look on the tree? MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): Feathers (We found ours at Michael’s but they are available on Amazon as well.) Clear, plastic ornaments (We […] The post DIY Feather Ornaments * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Use our free printable template and make your own easy dinosaur paper plate craft. This dinosaur puppet can roar and chomp!| Crafty Kids Play
Use this free printable template to make your own sand castle paper craft at home!| Crafty Kids Play
Grab the ice! This ice table sensory bin is the perfect outdoor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It's a great summer sensory bin.| Busy Toddler
Best pick of fast-growing easy flower and vegetables seeds to start now and grow with kids at home this year.| Rainy Day Mum
Pom Pom Colour Sorting with Pegs: Strengthen those developing muscles in their fingers and hands while refining colour recognition!| My Bored Toddler
Paper Squares Snowman: This is a fun and simple paper craft idea to celebrate the first snowfall. It is quick and easy to set up!| My Bored Toddler
Cup-Stamping Turtles: reate your own turtle pond using instruments often found in your kitchen with this cute painting activity.| My Bored Toddler
Make your own personalized paper plate reindeer this Christmas. We used our hand prints to make a tribute to a much-loved Christmas Reindeer.| My Bored Toddler
A fantastic selection of fun stories, read-alouds and picture books all about St Patrick's Day for Preschoolers and Toddlers.| Rainy Day Mum
Use this free printable template to make your own cute rocking Easter Bunny bottle cap craft at home!| Crafty Kids Play
Need a fun baby activity? Let’s do it, friend! Inside this post, I’ll share exactly how to do a quick science experiment with water and coloring drops. This is perfect for one-year-olds and toddlers who will be amazed when the drops mix to make magic water! Ready for some easy fun? Let’s go! Confession time: howcontinue reading... The post Magic Water: A Fun Baby Activity with Water appeared first on Happily Ever Mom.| Happily Ever Mom
Baby activities! Oh, I love a good baby activity. Particularly because it is SO much fun to watch my babies get completely immersed in an activity as I sip a peppermint white chocolate mocha that’s *actually* still warm. Seriously. There’s nothing better. But, listen… I don’t want you to have to scour through Pinterest duringcontinue reading... The post 45+ Brilliant Baby Activities for Busy One Year Olds appeared first on Happily Ever Mom.| Happily Ever Mom
This learning activity for toddlers is not only perfect to do during snack time (I mean, it uses cheerios), but it also allows YOU to have the time to get a chore done around your house. Total win/win.| Happily Ever Mom
10 Classic Rhymes for toddlers and preschoolers that have actions. Ideal for getting kids moving and using up some of that excess energy.| Rainy Day Mum
Fun winter songs and nursery rhymes for toddlers and preschoolers including lyrics and videos to sing and do the actions with.| Rainy Day Mum
Simple sensory bags for toddlers that you can easily make with items in your home! These easy sensory bags for toddlers will entertain your kid on a budget.| Happy Toddler Club
A full review of the best outdoor toys for toddlers. Engage your toddler in outdoor play with these developmentally appropriate outdoor toys for toddlers.| Happy Toddler Club
Learn how to make sidewalk chalk paint with this easy, 3 ingredient recipe! The colors turn out so vibrant and beautiful - perfect for a sidewalk mosaic!| Happy Toddler Club
Need something to do with your toddler during quarantine? Check out these 10 toddler quarantine activities that you haven't tried yet!| Happy Toddler Club
Easy indoor activities for toddlers to do at home. These simple indoor activities using household items are sure to keep your toddler happy!| Happy Toddler Club
The best spring sensory bins for toddlers and preschoolers! These easy spring sensory bins provide educational sensory play that your toddler will love.| Happy Toddler Club
These fun and festive Christmas sensory bins for toddlers are just what you need to get your kiddo in the Christmas spirit!| Happy Toddler Club
Learn all about shapes with these fun and easy shape crafts for toddlers. Have fun creating and learning about circles, squares, and triangles.| Creative Family Fun
New Year's Eve may look a little different this year. Whether you are ringing in the New Year at home, or with friends, you may be looking for something to keep the kids entertained while waiting for the ball drop. This New Year's Eve Ball Craft For Kids only requires a few simple supplies and will no doubt keep the kids occupied so you can enjoy the evening.| The Farmwife Crafts
Preschool Learning Activities - Check out this list of 50 easy and fun and simply awesome preschool learning activities for preschoolers| Toddler in Action
Fun and easy fall crafts for toddlers 2 to 3 years old this Autumn. Fall craft activities and toddler art projects to keep them engaged and out of mischief!| Busy Blooming Joy
Toddlers and preschoolers will love learning outside with these simple and fun Outdoor Shape Activities for Kids. Learning can be so much fun!| Creative Family Fun
Get moving and learning with this fun outdoor shape activity, shape hopscotch. It's so much for for preschoolers and toddlers.| Creative Family Fun