Do your kids have closets full of toys and yet they act like they have nothing to play with? It might feel like you need to go buy new toys just to keep them engaged in play but there are so many ways to breathe new life into the toys you already have by taking them out of their usual context and helping kids discover new ways to play with them. Here are just a few ideas -if you have…
VIRTUAL PLAYDATES Kids can talk to friends virtually and do a mutual activity together. We've used Facetime and Group Facetime, an app called House Party, and Zoom to talk with family, friends and even our entire preschool class (which was a little crazy!). SHARE VIDEOS Kids can take turns filming their own “educational” videos like dance lessons, cooking shows, storytimes, puppet shows etc. to share with friends. TOY EXCHANGE Kids can exchange a favorite (sanitized) toy with a friend so…
Here’s a fun process art activity to do with the kiddos using paper, paint and a salad spinner. One of the best parts about this lesson is the mess stays contained making for easy clean-up! HOW TO: 1️⃣Trace the salad spinner basket onto a piece of paper (card stock if you have it) and cut out the circle. 2️⃣Squirt several different colors of paint close to the center of the circle. Try quarter-sized blobs or squirt the paint into…
I think we can all agree, now more than ever, our planet could use all the help it can get. This earth day celebrate by doing your part to make the world a better place...and read some of these awesome Earth Day children's books! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I received Hike, Seeds, Alba's Ocean Clean-Up, Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree and Creature Feature free for review purposes, however I only write about…
Easter traditions may have to change a little bit this April while people are social distancing, but one tradition that can stay the same is reading together! We keep our holiday books in a box to take out around holiday time, so they seem extra special, but I really love finding books that fit the holiday theme but stay relevant all year long. For Easter, I especially love books about bunnies, ducks, chicks, and eggs. Check out our list below…