Practice some of the most foundational math skills with this fun and inviting turkey color and number match Montessori inspired activity. I've included a free printable so that you can set this up in a breeze! What a perfect addition this would be to a math center for hands-on learning! It is designed for younger children and older children, so whether a child is working on colors, numbers, or View Post
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Colored Ice Shapes as Snow Pictures
Ice is a blast to play with, and we love using it in both the summer and winter. We made colored ice pictures in the snow, and they turned out beautifully. The process was super fun and very easy for little hands to do! My inspiration for this activity came from the colored ice sculptures by Happy Hooligans. I happen to be an ice cube tray addict, and these ones from IKEA were given to our View Post
Conversation Heart Color Match
Candy games are some of my favorites, and this one is a conversation candy heart color matching busy bag. At first I thought of making it a little complex, but then that went out the window. Simplicity is really my specialty because I'm not loaded with time, and I know that neither are you. All you need for this Valentine's Day busy bag is a box or two of conversation hearts and some sort of View Post
Natural-Dye Liquid Watercolor
I have been waiting to do this Natural-Dye Liquid Watercolor recipe for months! We use liquid watercolor weekly, and it is one of my all-time favorite items to have around. When my friend Asia, the writer of Fun at Home With Kids, told me that she had figured out how to make liquid watercolor with natural ingredients, I knew I had to try it. She mentioned that the recipe for natural dye liquid View Post
Easy and Affordable DIY Liquid Watercolor
Learn how to easily make your own DIY liquid watercolor! This is a game-changer if you love liquid watercolor. I love this recipe for process art activities or if I need watercolor right away. It is the perfect substitute for food coloring and dyes. Plus, liquid watercolor is washable! Are you following my Liquid Watercolor Activities board on Pinterest? Related: Rainbow Sensory View Post
Color Mixing with Preschoolers
Color mixing is always one of my favorite units! Learning colors is a huge aspect of preschool curriculum, and there are so many great books and resources on them. You can talk about colors just about anywhere you are! The idea of mixing two colors to form a new color is somewhat of a complex concept for preschoolers. While it may be easier to understand that red and white make pink, it's just View Post
The Best Movement and Action Songs for Children
Need a perfect solution to help children with a musical brain break to get their energy or wiggles out? These are my tried and true best movement and action songs for children! In fact, we love them so much we think they're some of the all-time best songs for kids. Do you need the perfect song to keep the children entertained for circle time? Or perhaps you have a toddler or preschooler who View Post
What a 2-year-old should know
If you have scoured the internet asking, "What a 2-year-old should know" or "What should my 2-year old be doing," we are so glad you have found us! Let's chat about the fantastic mind of a 2-year-old and learn about how you can support your toddler in the absolute best ways. SPOILER ALERT - we are going to talk a lot about the value of reading books with your 2-year-old. We have a great View Post
Magnet Town STEM Activity
Preschoolers love to create towns and neighborhoods to drive their cars around. This magnet town activity is stimulating, science-based, and interactive! It's definitely a preschool crowd-pleaser! It's a great sensory and science experience! Interactive Small World Play Invite your preschoolers to build a city powered by magnetic buildings and cars! Magnets are a fascinating science View Post
Gingerbread Books for Kids
Looking for a delightful gingerbread book for kids? We've found the best gingerbread read alouds that are perfect for a holiday preschool theme or to go along with your gingerbread project. Gingerbread books aren't just about the gingerbread man these days. We have gingerbread girls, pirates, ninjas, cowboys, and more! These sweet, spicy tales of gingerbread cookies, runaway treats, and View Post