My 5 Senses - Activities and Printables - Touch, taste, smell, sight, sound... so many fun kids activities!

Today's blog post will be a quickie. I was just so excited about my latest Target find, I had to share it with my teaching friends! So let's get started with our build a sight word fun! I knew it was going to be a good trip because this was the first thing I saw when...

Do you teach nursery rhymes to your kids? Some people think they are outdated, or really have no value for kids today, but there are lots of great reasons to still expose children to nursery rhymes. The rhyme and repetition make them great first stories for little ones to retell. They help teach how language […]

👶 Why do babies and toddlers love animal sounds and animal noises so much? 🦁Read here to find out how to use early sounds to teach your baby to talk! ❤️

This preschool alphabet activities list is awesome! The activities are all fun, hands-on ways to teach the alphabet to young children.

Work on budding toddler language skills with a fun animal sounds activity! Your toddler will love this silly sounds game!

My girls LOVE playing in the snow!

This muddy animal oobleck recipe is the perfect sensory activity for preschoolers. My children adore playing with sensory bins, hence why I have a lot of sensory table ideas all over the blog. I love

It's time for a Nursery Rhyme theme! Let's pack your lesson plans full of fun, hands-on nursery rhyme activities, and centers that your little learners will love and learn a ton from, too. Learning IS fun when you plan it out (and aren't stressed out!), and I'm here to help. In this post, you will find three activities for each nursery rhyme plus ideas for the writing center, blocks/STEM center, and science center. And yes, I have nursery rhyme activities FREEBIES for you too!

Inside this post we share a simple spider web fine motor activity using pom poms! It only takes a few minutes to set up this sticky activity!

In this STEM activity, kids make their own musical instrument- a straw pan flute! They can even create their own songs and record them on the free printable recording sheet!

There are so many tools your kids can use for creative art projects. Here’s twenty five tools that will create some fantastic works of art!

Are you looking for baby nursery ideas for small spaces?

Fun counting activities to make learning enjoyable while building a strong numeracy foundation in your preschoolers.

Create a color sorting sensory bag with only a few supplies! This is a great sensory activity for kids to learn colors.

Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!

This easy to set up seashell fossils in playdough activity includes opportunities for hands-on learning as well as sensory play.

Here’s how to make a rainstick using a cardboard tube and some crafting materials. The kids loved making this homemade instrument and using it to explore sound! Follow our Crafts for Kids Pinterest board! Homemade rainsticks make a great craft for kids and a fun science activity too. The kids love the creative freedom of …

Painting ice? It may sound weird, but this is such a fun activity for your toddlers to do! Whether it’s a snow day or just a regular Saturday, this project will not only keep your toddler entertained (for at least a few minutes :D), but it is also sensory play that will encourage your little

It's so easy to make a balloon car that really moves! This simple STEM project teaches kids about physics in a fun and interactive way. See concepts like kinetic energy and Newton's laws of motion in action! (Read more on those below.) Use simple materials, like a water bottle and bottle caps, to create a balloon powered car that moves on its own! It's SO FUN to race the cars and to see how far they'll go! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run

A collection of fun and educational shape activities for preschoolers to develop their early understanding of geometry.

If you want an activity that is simple to set up and engaging for your toddler, try this fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes. Children develop their fine motor skills, concentration and problem solving skills with this handmade teaching tool or handmade toy. Fun for toddler to make too.

A popsicle stick catapult is a simple and fun way to teach kids about physics. It's so easy to put together, with dollar store supplies or items you might already have in your cupboards. Within minutes, you can be experimenting with this simple machine. How to Make a Catapult with Popsicle Sticks The popsicle stick catapult is a classic science class activity for a reason. It's so simple to build, and it's so much fun to test out! I love any activity that gets kids learning while they enjoy themselves. Toddlers will simply be entertained by sending objects flying, but

Weather Themed Sensory Bins Weather is one of my favorite themes to teach in Spring, and these weather themed sensory bins are one reason why! They are so simple and inexpensive to prep, but the kids love them. You probably already have the supplies on hand, and I’ve got some free printables to help you […]

Here are 22 circle time ideas for toddlers and preschoolers that are easy, fun, and perfect for social development!

Looking for a simple and fun fine motor activity for kids – give this Sticker Line Activity a try. All you need is paper, dot stickers, tape, and a marker and in 5 minutes you have an activity that will strengthen little hands and increase hand eye coordination. This is the perfect fine motor skills activity for toddlers and preschoolers!

Get inspired with these easy and affordable sensory room ideas for kids! And, learn step by step DIY and create your own sensory room on a budget. Affiliate links used below.

It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s

10 classic nursery rhymes to sing with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. With full words and suggested activities to keep your older tots entertained.

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Need ideas for decorating babys bedroom that are both functional AND pretty? Check out these unique baby room ideas to get inspired today!

Share Wildflower Ramblings! Treasure bins are a small collection of similar items to put in front of a young child to allow them time of explorations and wonder! I set these sweet Treasure bins up for my daughter starting when she was around 8 months old. Oh she loved exploring and having a bin all to...

Make these easy Name Books for your students. The pages have letters and a matching picture so that they can practice spelling their names.

Need great crafts and activities that use everyday supplies because you are trying to do your part and social distance yourself?

Are you looking for (or wondering about) STEM or STEAM activities for kids? If so, you are in the right place, my friends! This is the ULTIMATE resource list for the best of the best Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math (STE(A)M) activities. My boys have always loved STEM challenges. And I completely understand why!

Teaching about weather is always one of my favorite science topics because there are so many great experiments to try. I wasn’t sure how I was going to teach about weather in a toddler friendly way without true science experiments, but I am really excited about all the fun activities we tried this week! Here […]

2D shape activities for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Shape mats (legos, geoboards, etc), play dough mats, posters, sorting mats, worksheets, & MORE.

Monster blow painting is such a fun art project for kids! First use a straw to blow liquid paint around a piece of paper. Then add googly eyes and other details to transform the colourful paint splatters into monsters! This simple process art activity gives such cool results, and you'll end up with a unique design every time! Use your imagination to create your monsters and make them as friendly, cute, silly, or even as scary as you'd like. It's such a fun craft for Halloween or anytime of year! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links

The fish is a strong Christian symbol. After all, we are all called to be fishers of men. I have a special round up of Jesus fish crafts here, but today I am going to

Hang up the socks is a wonderful DIY toy for kids. A fun and easy fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

Keep your kids busy and having fun inside on rainy winter days with this selection of 50 fantastic indoor activities for kids. Easy crafts + games.

Want to conserve the precious moments of your little darling for eternity? Read on to find out 20 cool, adorable and creative newborn portrait ideas to try.

My Body themed activities and centers (FREEBIES too)! Preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kiddos will love these centers.

Learn how to make a paper plate hot air balloon craft. A fun and easy kids craft idea for preschool and kindergartners.

Make your own resources for play using the simple ideas and inspiration shared by these early childhood educators. Play doesn't need to be expensive!

Do cold days and school closings have your kids indoors more now? Don't worry - you can still save your sanity and have a fun time with your children with these fun winter activities. Be sure to pin the post to save it for your next snow day. Snowflake Stained Glass Mobile by Mama Miss - […]