Pool Noodle Obstacle Course * ages 2+ ⋆ 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
Lava Lamp Science Experiment 🌋 ages 3+ 🌋 One of my most asked questions is if there is a way to do the lava lamp experiment without Alka-Seltzer or effervescent tablets and the answer is YES!! You can us baking soda and vinegar and it works just as well! Here’s how to do it: Glass […] The post Lava Lamp Science Experiment Without Alka Seltzer appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Water droplet painting is a fun process art activity that’s super simple to set up and creates amazing pieces of art! It’s also great at improving fine motor skills, working on color recognition, mixing colors, and encouraging creativity! Water Droplet Painting Video Check out the below video to see Water Droplet Painting in action: Materials […] The post Water Droplet Painting appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
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
This fizzy bunnies science experiment is a fun twist on the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment. It’s so simple to make and perfect for Eastertime too! My kids had fun melting them down and watching them fizz! Fizzy Bunnies Video Check out this video tutorial to see how we made the fizzy bunnies and watch […] The post Fizzy Bunnies Science Experiment appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
These Christmas Minute-to-Win-It games are so easy to set up and perfect for family get togethers over the holidays or class parties! 1. Reindeer Marshmallow Pickup All you need for this game are some jumbo marshmallows, bowls and cups. Cover each hand with a cup and use the cups like reindeer hooves to pick up […] The post Holiday Minute-To-Win-It Games for Kids appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Looking for some fun, indoor games for kids? Well look no further, because these 10 Minute To Win It Games For Kids are not only simple to set up, but are fun for the whole family to play! 10 Minute to Win It Games for Kids Video Check out the below video to see the […] The post 10 Minute To Win It Games For Kids appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Now that winter is almost here, we are ready for snow! Whenever it does snow, my boys cannot wait to get outside and play. I wanted to incorporate some science into all this fun snowy play, so we made a snow volcano and it turned out even cooler than expected! The best part is that […] The post Snow Volcano * ages 3+ 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
When we saw this activity on Raising Kinley (www.raisingkinley.com) I thought it was GENIUS and I added it to our list of things to try immediately! Oliver has been working on learning to read so I knew it was a perfect time! 🤞 Well let me tell you…it was a total hit! I have never […] The post Break the Ice Sight Word Game * ages 2+ 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
This snowy scene puffy paint art project is a simple and beautiful way to create a winter wonderland that’s frame-worthy! MATERIALS NEEDED: 👉 Piece of cardboard (a box flap works great) 👉 Bowl 👉 School glue 👉 Shaving cream 👉 Fork, knife & spoon WHAT TO DO: Start by mixing equal parts shaving cream and […] The post Snowy Scene Puffy Paint Art appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Fluffy snow slime is a fun twist on slime that’s perfect for a winter-themed party or activity! Fluffy Snow Slime Video Check out our video tutorial to see how to make fluffy snow slime before trying it yourself: Materials Needed to Make Fluffy Snow Slime: (affiliate links) Bowl Spoon 5 oz bottle or about […] The post Fluffy Snow Slime * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
We recently discovered this classic technique to make Christmas trees from old magazines and we just had to try it ourselves! The results were stunning and the boys had so much fun making them! A perfect activity to do when watching a Christmas movie! And don’t forget to check out my book – 100 Easy STEAM Activities is […] The post Magazine Christmas Trees * ages 6+ 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
Halloween-themed activities are a favorite of my kids at home and in school for their Halloween parties. Here are 10 super simple Halloween Minute-To-Win-It Game ideas that are perfect for home or school! Halloween Minute-To-Win-It Games Video Check out the below video to see the games in action: Materials Needed You can do all 10 […] The post 10 Halloween Minute-To-Win-It Games appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Here’s a fun Halloween activity that will keep the kids amazed, engaged and learning! Crayon resist art is one of our favorite process art activities and to celebrate the season we’re giving it a Halloween twist with our Magic Pumpkins Halloween Activity! Magic Pumpkins Video Before starting the activity check out the below video to […] The post Magic Pumpkins Halloween Activity 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 spooky sensory bag is a fun Halloween sensory activity that’s great for learning numbers and counting as well as building those fine motor skills! Spider Web Sensory Bag Video Check out the below video to see how we made the spider web sensory bag. Materials Needed (affiliate links) Clear, gallon, sealable plastic […] The post Spider Web Sensory Bag appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Halloween Magic Milk Science Experiment 🎃 ages 3+ 🎃 We wanted to give one of our favorite science experiments a Halloween twist. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR HALLOWEEN MAGIC MILK SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: (affiliate link) * Milk (the fattier the better so we recommend whole milk if possible) * Shallow tray * Q-tip (or cotton ball) * Dishsoap […] The post Halloween Magic Milk Science Experiment * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Fall is such a beautiful time of year with the changing leaves in all the bright red, yellow and orange colors. Here are 3 classic, time-tested, simple Fall leaf crafts that are easy to set up and will keep kids entertained and creating beautiful pieces of art! 3 Fall Leaf Craft Video Check out the […] The post 3 Fall Leaf Crafts appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Egg in a Bottle Experiment 🥚ages 3+ 🥚This simple science experiment with amaze everyone and is a great lesson on air pressure. Before reading the tutorial, check out the Egg in a Bottle Experiment in action in the below video: MATERIALS NEEDED FOR EGG IN A BOTTLE EXPERIMENT (affiliate links): 1 peeled, hard-boiled egg 1 […] The post Egg in a Bottle Science Experiment * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Spin & Spell Easter Egg is a fun activity for preschool and kindergarten age kids to use plastic Easter eggs to practice spelling, rhyming & reading simple sight words. It’s also excellent for building fine motor skills as sometimes the egg comes apart when spinning and has to be put back together. SPIN AND […] The post Spin and Spell Easter Egg * ages 4-6 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
Rainbow Potions is a colorful science experiment NEVER gets old! Alexander told me he wanted to do an explosion experiment and so I pulled this one together in a few minutes and it kept him occupied for over 30 minutes! 🙌 And don’t forget to check out my NEW book – Super Simple Science Experiments for […] The post Rainbow Potions Science Experiment appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This fun patriotic red, white and blue drink for kids is so simple to make, perfect for patriotic holidays like July 4th, and also a great science experiment to demonstrate liquid density. And don’t forget to check out my NEW book – Super Simple Science Experiments for Curious Kids is full of fun, simple, science experiments you can […] The post Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink for Kids 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
Pool noodles are a must-have when it comes to outdoor games with kids! They are so versatile and can be used to make so many DIY outdoor games and activities! Pool noodles are also very inexpensive to buy and can usually be found at your local dollar store for $1 each. These 10 outdoor pool […] The post 10 Outdoor Pool Noodle Games appeared first on Raising Dragons.| 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
String painting is a simple, fun, process art activity that both kids and adults will love! And the results are stunning and frame-worthy!| Raising Dragons
These beautiful water heart activities for kids are so much fun to make and perfect Valentines Day activities! Video Tutorial Watch the below video to see the activities being created: MATERIALS NEEDED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES: White Paper Plates White Paper White Crayon Paint Brush 3-4 Bowls of Water Food Coloring Dropper Watercolor Paints Straw […] The post Water Heart Activities For Kids appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
These beautiful watercolor hearts are so simple to make and make a frameworthy masterpiece! A perfect Valentine’s Day activity for kids or all ages (and adults)! Watercolor Hearts Video Tutorial Watch the below video to see how we made these adorable hearts! MATERIALS NEEDED: White Paper Paint Brush Bowl of Water Paper Towel Watercolor Paints […] The post Watercolor Hearts 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
This tie-dye heart process art activity uses a simple technique with oil pastels and an eraser to give a super cool tie-dye illusion and is great for building hand strength. A perfect Valentine’s Day activity! MATERIALS NEEDED: * Oil pastels * Eraser * White Paper WHAT TO DO: 1. Start by making a small shape […] The post Tie-dye Heart Process Art Activity * ages 4+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
It’s here…..the Raising Dragons Holiday Gifts for Kids Guide 2021! If you’re looking for toys, books and kits that will keep kids engaged, learning and playing, then you’ve come to the right place. All toys are not created equal and I love toys that can be used many ways and allow kids to express their […] The post Raising Dragons Holiday Gift Guide 2021 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Making sun prints is a fun science experiment and this twist adds letters and numbers to make it a learning activity as well! Sun Prints Numbers & Letters Video Check out the below video to see the activity in action: Materials Needed (aff links) Baking sheet Dark colored construction paper Magnetic letters and numbers What […] The post Sun Print Number and Letter Match 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
Marker Watercolor Art a fun process art activity that’s super simple to set up! Materials Needed: (affiliate links) Aluminum foil Washable markers Spray bottle with water White Paper And don’t forget to check out my NEW book – Super Simple Science Experiments for Curious Kids is full of fun, simple, science experiments you can do at home […] The post Marker Watercolor Art * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Vinegar and baking soda experiments are a staple in our house when it comes to simple science experiments you can do at home (or school). For this Fizzy Snowball Science Experiment, we made our own snowballs with baking soda and water and froze them. Then we added colored vinegar and the results we super fizzy […] The post Fizzy Snowball Science Experiment * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This Santa Scavenger Hunt is the perfect way to make Christmas morning (or any morning) even more magical! When my sister and I got a little older, my mom helped Santa out by putting together a little scavenger hunt for us on Christmas morning. It is still one of my fondest memories! So I worked […] The post Santa Scavenger Hunt appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Handprint crafts are some of our favorite to create and this adorable Handprint Peacock Craft is so simple to make (It literally takes 15 minutes tops!) and they’re so beautiful they can be used to decorate your table or dresser! This design also works to make any bird! My boys had so much fun personalizing […] The post Handprint Peacock Craft appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
This post is sponsored by Luki Lab. All opinions are my own. #ad My boys had a blast 🚀 building their Gujo Adventure Mission Mars Rocket and Gujo Adventure Deep Sea Submarine! I love that these toys are so large scale (for big and small hands alike!), and STEM authenticated by STEM.org. Gujo Adventure’s Mission […] The post GUJO Adventure Mission Mars Rocket and Gujo Adventure Deep Sea Submarine 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 “Call-A-Friend Q&A for Kids” questionnaire is a fun way to keep kids connected to their friends and family! My kids have been missing their playdates and interactions with friends the past few weeks. They recently got a FaceTime call from their cousins Emma & Joshua where they were asked a list of questions. My […] The post Call a Friend Q&A for Kids appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
The Paper Towel Roll & Pom Pom Challenge is easy to make and tons of fun for kids to play while building fine motor, counting and number recognition skills.| Raising Dragons
Spray Bottle Alphabet Game 💦 ages 3+ 💦 Here’s a fun activity that will keep kids entertained and learning all while improving fine motor skills! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): Spray bottle Sidewalk chalk Fence or pavement Start by writing all the letters of the alphabet on a fence (or pavement works too). Randomize the letters […] The post Spray Bottle Alphabet Game * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Given the recent news that my children’s school will be closed and we will be educating remotely for the next two weeks, I decided to sit down and come up with a Homeschool Daily Schedule that (I think) will work for our family. I have four sons ages 4. 7, 9 & 10 and while […] The post Homeschool Daily Schedule 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
Fizzy Love Bugs Experiment ❤️ ages 3+ ❤️ Here’s a fun Valentine’s Day science experiment that kids of all ages will love! Great for building fine motor skills too! Fizzy Love Bugs Video Check out the below video to see our fizzy love bugs in action: Materials Needed: (affiliate links) Baking soda Water Mixing bowl […] The post Fizzy Love Bugs Experiment * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin ❤️ ages 3+ ❤️ Seasonal sensory bins are a favorite in our house and making this one for Valentine’s Day was so super simple, I just had to share it. Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin Video Check out the below video to see Alexander playing with our sensory bin: Materials Needed: […] The post Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
I’d been trying to think of a fun way to use these foam heart stickers I had lying around, so I decided to make a hearts math facts straw pickup game which is fun to play great for building oral motor skills too! MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): Foam heart stickers (or cut some hearts out […] The post Heart Math Facts Straw Pickup Game for ages 4+ 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
This post is sponsored by LEGO. All opinions are my own. #ad Who knew dragons and firefighters could work so well together?! This holiday season, we’ve partnered with The LEGO Group to “Rebuild The World” and my boys had a blast using their creativity and imagination to play with their LEGO sets in a very […] The post LEGO Rebuild The World Campaign appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
My kids love any cup stacking challenge so I pulled together this Christmas tree cup stacking STEAM challenge with a holiday twist! Christmas Tree Cup Stacking STEAM Challenge Video: Check out the below video to see the challenge in action: And don’t forget to check out our NEW book – 100 Easy STEAM Activities is full of fun […] The post Christmas Tree Cup Stacking STEAM Challenge * 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
Sensory writing trays are such a fun way to learn letters number and shapes and this letter writing in sprinkles tray is our favorite writing tray!| Raising Dragons
There’s nothing like candy canes to get you in the holiday spirit so I decided to make Candy Cane Writing in the Snow – a winter, sensory writing tray using salt and candy canes! Dylan loved it and it took all of 2 minutes to set up! And don’t forget to check out our NEW […] The post Candy Cane Writing in the Snow * ages 3+ 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
Oobleck is one of the coolest substances we’ve ever come across. We make it in our house every few weeks, partly because it’s a non-Newtonian fluid and it has the coolest properties which causes it to behave in the strangest ways, and partly because it is so super simple to make that I’m always game […] The post Zombie Oobleck appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Halloween season is upon us and that means all kinds of fun, creepy and creative, Halloween-themed activities! When I was recently at the grocery store, I picked up some dried beans in the soup aisle. Dried beans are a wonderful and inexpensive way to create lots of sensory, educational activities at home or school. For […] The post Halloween Bean Monsters Sensory Activity * ages 3+ 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
When I was growing up we always took long road trips during the summer and one of my most vivid and cherished memories was sitting in the backseat of our car, doing Mad Libs with my sister. We would laugh hysterically at the stories we completed. I am so excited to be partnering with Penguin […] The post Mad Libs for Kids 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
Bath bombs are fun in general, but this Rainbow Bath Bomb Cloud takes bath bombs to a whole new level! Get ready to be amazed as the cloud shoots out colorful, fizzy bubbles as it hits the water! Rainbow Bath Bomb Video: Check out the below video to see the rainbow bath bomb cloud in […] The post Rainbow Bath Bomb Cloud * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
I have been looking for a way to use the IKEA Tolsby Frame in an Activity and one day it just clicked! I love finding fun ways for kids to express their emotions and thoughts and these double-sided feeling frames we made with IKEA Tolsby frames did the trick perfectly! These handy little frames are […] The post Feeling Frames – IKEA Tolsby Frame Activity * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Dry ice might be one of the coolest substances on earth. Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide frozen to -109.3 °F and it is mostly used as a cooling agent. It is so cold that it cannot be touched by hands or it can cause frostbite. The coolest thing about it is that […] The post Smoking Bubbles Dry Ice Experiment * ages 4+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Colorful Water Letters Activity is fun, process art technique combines water, color mixing and letter formation for a beautiful and mesmerizing activity! It’s perfect for working on letter recognition, letter formation, color mixing and fine motor skills! It’s also a great lesson on cohesion and adhesion as important properties of water. I should also mention […] The post Colorful Water Letters Activity * ages 3+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| 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
The Notepad Flip and Spell Word Family Activity is a fun way for kids to practice phonics, spelling and reading simple 3-letter words. You can focus on CVC words or move onto more challenging words. It’s a great kindergarten learning game and also fun for older kids who can make a game out of making […] The post Notepad Flip and Spell Word Family Activity appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
If you have a reluctant learner in your house, you know the value of finding ways to make learning fun. Well this kindergarten math learning game with sticky notes does just that. It’s a fun, colorful and active way to practice addition and subtraction kindergarten math facts! Check out the below video to see Oliver […] The post Kindergarten Math Learning Game appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Dying Easter eggs is a family tradition in our house. Every year, my boys can’t wait to start the process of getting all the dyes out and dipping the eggs to make all the beautifully colored eggs. This year, when I told my boys we were going to make DIY dragon eggs instead of regular […] The post DIY Dragon Eggs * ages 2+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Rainbow Salt Writing Tray 🌈 ages 3-6 🌈 Who doesn’t love rainbows?!?! My 5 year old, Oliver, learns best when I can make it fun and colorful. He loves sensory writing trays so I decided to make a rainbow colored one. MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE A RAINBOW SALT WRITING TRAY (affiliate links): Construction Paper in […] The post Rainbow Salt Writing Tray * ages 3-6 appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Learning letters and letter recognition are skills kids spend a lot of time on in school and at home. DIY Straw Letters Activity is a really fun, colorful way to practice learning letters while also improving fine motor skills! You can make all the loose parts you need out of a few straws and will […] The post DIY Straw Letters Activity * ages 4+ 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
We love the idea of making melted crayon art, but it always seemed too daunting and messy to undertake as a project. Well, that all changed for us when Crayola sent us their Crayola Crayon Melter to test out! It makes creating art with melted crayons sooooo easy and the results are simply stunning! MATERIALS […] The post Melted Crayon Art for ages 6+ appeared first on Raising Dragons.| Raising Dragons
Here’s a super simple, super fun way to practice spelling simple words for kids who are just learning to spell! Tap-tap-tap-snap Spelling Game is also an excellent fine motor activity so as they’re learning to spell and practicing their phonics, they’re also working on their fine motor skills! MATERIALS NEEDED: * A list of words […] The post Tap-Tap-Tap-Snap Spelling Game * ages 4-6 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
We discovered this fun technique while just playing around with our ink pads and it’s perfect for a simple, Valentine’s Day activity for kids of many ages! It’s also great to use for other holidays or with letter or number cookie/dough cutters. MATERIALS NEEDED (affiliate links): Coffee filters Ink/stamper pad Cookie or dough cutters WHAT […] The post Coffee Filter Heart Prints – Kids Valentine’s Day Craft * ages 3+ 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
Here’s a fun challenge that also teaches kids about magnetism. MATERIALS NEEDED: Scissors Tissue Paper Glue stick Paper clips Thread Tape Magnet WHAT TO DO: 1. Cut some small tissue paper hearts 2. Glue them together with a paper clip in between. Leave a small bit of the paper clip sticking out of the bottom. […] The post Floating Hearts Magnetic Challenge * ages 5+ 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
The Crayola Chemistry Lab Set is perfect for any young scientists who love exploring color! From exploding volcanoes, to glow works, to swirling colors!| Raising Dragons
Thsi board book playdough toddler activity is perfect for shape recognition, fine motor skills, color recognition and pattern recognition for toddlers!| Raising Dragons
