Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and we are getting closer to the days where we can open the windows and let the breeze drift in. This contact paper confetti kite we made last year around this time is a great craft for those days. I wanted this craft to […]
Fizzy Snow Dough Painting
I’m super excited to share this Fizzy Snow Dough painting activity we did this morning, it combines the best of science, art and sensory play in to one activity! We had so much fun painting, molding, and exploding this dough, I can’t rave about it enough! We began with a simple recipe for faux snow, […]
Edible Water Bead Sensory Play
We’re kind of obsessed with sensory play in our house! So, when some other blogging colleagues wanted to get collaborate and put together a huge sensory bin filler resource I was ecstatic! Forty bloggers are sharing 40 different fillers over the next 40 days and you can find them all HERE! While doughs and slimes are […]
It’s Like Riding A Bike
‘It’s like riding a bike’, is an expression that most of us are familiar with. For young children (and their parents), riding a bike is an important milestone. Typically, this milestone is right up there with other physical development skills children develop such as: rolling over, crawling and walking. Child development experts know that a […]
6 Tips for Sensible Eating This Holiday Season
The holidays are coming, and you know what that means. There’s usually an abundance of yummy snacks at the office. Gifts from friends and family might include tasty pies, cookies or other treats. Oh, and don’t forget about the parties. So many holiday parties with delicious appetizers, meals and desserts. Here are some simple tips […]
The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Development
Have you ever laughed until your sides ached? Well, if it has been awhile take time to play with your children. Give yourself permission to have a wonderful experience listening and laughing with each child. In today’s world of trying to balance work and home schedules, parents find it hard to spend quality time with […]