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How to practice minimalism with kids by creating a minialist toy list to guide gift buying and limiting toys to those that provide the greastest...
Cars are a simple, cheap, accessible toy that can be played with in a myriad of ways. Here are six fun suggestions for extending your toddler or preschooler's toy car adventures.
I have a wonderful printable to share with you today, my friends! A while back, I shared my free quiet bin labels. One of those labels was for a bin for Imaginative Play. And today? Well, today, I get to fill that bin for you for a very, very long time. These FREE Printable Play Mats
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
It is finally here. The day you planned for and dreamed of. That landmark day called: THE FIRST DAY OF HOMESCHOOL. Your morning basket is filled with living books, lovely art, and Shakespeare (maybe not Shakespeare yet) and you are ready to embark on a beautiful day of inspired learning. Then it hap
**UPDATE** 2 of the paper toy links have been removed due to site issues. Therefore, I only have 18 currently listed until I find 2 suitable replacements to my liking:) Until then enjoy my top 18 picks! If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that I have a board dedicated to paper toys. My older 2 girls LOVE to craft- and as of late I haven't had any good crafting supplies lying around the house. But what I DO have is a printer and plenty of paper! So I found dozens of free printable toys and my kids have been up to their elbows in paper crafting of all kinds ever since. Canon has literally 100's of free paper toy printables including several Puppet Theaters. Little Red Riding Hood Hansel & Gretel Three Little Pigs Cinderella The Emporers New Clothes The Tortoise and the Hare They also have the most amazing DIY aquariums!! Manta Rays Dolphins I love this cute paper puzzle (also from Canon)! I LOVE the idea of shadow puppets! Chez Beeper Bebe has some available to download for free These are cake toppers- but I think they would make great popsicle stick puppets! These finger puppets are from Canon again- and would go great with story time My Fantastic Toys made these adorable gnome printables! It includes a mobile, puppets, paper dolls, and a gnome bowling game! Love this circus-ey bear wagon! From the toymaker.com. I especially love how the bears are double sided! These are called "Snorfs" but they look like gnomes to me! And I <3 gnomes. These would make great Christmas decorations too! My oldest daughter is OBSESSED with horses! Love this 3-D horse from Papertoys.com This should make every VW fan's heart melt! (I'm one!) The website is in French but google translate can help with that! I'm SO in love with this mask from Artbackwash it's ridic. These mustaches from Creativecuties would make great costume props too! Printable crowns are sure to make your little Princess smile:) Left: Mermaid Crown from Genevieve Gail Middle: Floral Crown from She Knows Right: Tiara (Replica of Dutchess Kate Middleton's wedding crown!)
Wondering how to start a nature journal with your children? This ultimate guide to nature journals for children is full of ideas you can use to make your own nature journal, start a nature study, and explore the natural world. The ultimate guide to nature journals for children Use these links to dive into […]
THESE 12 CREATIVE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO BE A KID AGAIN
Get your kids psyched about STEM and STEAM with interactive activities they can do at home. They'll be amazed to use science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a setting that feels nothing like school.
A collection of 40+ easy baby activities for ages 6-15 months. Your baby will love learning with these activities and so will you.
Find the perfect crochet aeroplane amigurumi pattern for your child's playtime, with customizable colours for a unique, soft, and safe toy.
The best sensory toys for kids with autism that you need for your home, classroom or therapy practice. List created by an autism therapist.
Toddler busy bags for traveling are an essential on our packing list when going anywhere. It keeps our toddler entertained when needed.
A Crochet Sandwich Pattern transforms everyday meals into delightful yarn art, combining creativity, skill, and playful imagination.
You will love the activities we created using these wax covered, colorful strings -- one of the best fine motor toys for 2 year olds and up!
How to Make Your Own Thinking Putty, Mixed By Me Thinking Putty is perfect for children of all ages, sensory play, creativity, kinesthetic learners, fidget toys
Get started on making your climbing walls, cargo nets and playroom jungle gyms with these Genius DIY Climbing Spaces for Kids Indoor Play.
Simple, developmental activities you should do everyday with your toddler to help them learn, even when you're busy. They require no set up or creativity.
Teaching bible class holds a special place in my heart. And creating engaging bible lessons to teach these little ones is an added bonus! I recently signed up to teach our kindergarten bible class on Sunday mornings. Although the curriculum is provided, I can't help but put my own spin on each lesson. We are
I've made tons of batches of homemade play dough searching for a non toxic edible recipe that was toddler friendly & this DIY homemade play dough recipe....
This oobleck stress ball feels SO COOL! We had a great time learning how to make oobleck last year, and this stress ball version offers all the fun without the mess. Simply fill a balloon with cornstarch and water to make this DIY craft that's great for relieving tension! When you squeeze the ball hard, the oobleck stress ball feels a bit similar to a flour stress ball. But if you gently poke at it or let it sit in your hand you can really experience the unique oobleck texture. It's such a cool experience, and a really easy activity
Toys for toddlers that encourage attention
Here’s a fun STEM project – make a paper horse that walks on its own! A few months ago, I saw this really interesting project on Pinterest where you can make a horse out of paper that really walks on its own down an incline, and I’ve been wanting to try it. Well, our mandatory […]
Gift giving inspiration with meaningful toys that will enrich your children's learning and development! In case you happen to be considering getting a gift for your child's classroom or you happen to be putting a wish list together for your own classroom, I have put together a snapshot of what I would consider to be the
A collection of 40+ easy baby activities for ages 6-15 months. Your baby will love learning with these activities and so will you.
A collection of FUN and mess free ways to incorporate sensory play at home and at school. Sensory bags are the way to go if looking for less mess sensory!
Collection of 33 very simple and easy drinking straw activities for kids, including STEM, art and crafts, fine motor practice and more.
Build marshmallow and spaghetti towers to learn about strong shapes and stable structures. A wonderfully sticky STEM challenge
