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Category: Speech & Language

OH CHRISTMAS TREE, 🎄OH CHRISTMAS TREE! 🎄

I came across this activity via @funwithrashikaarav the other day and HAD to try it. @moorethanhappy was kind enough to indulge me by laying out the tree with painter’s tape, and Bianca grew weary as I raided the art supplies for potential decorations…until she realized what it was for and became excited. The great part? ANYTHING can be a decoration! Cut up pieces of tissue paper and felt…

LETTER IDENTIFICATION WITH DOT MARKERS

The set up for this activity took less than 2 minutes and the supplies were all stuff I had on hand. Bianca’s only 3, so by no means was this activity meant for mastery, but exposure to letters is always a good idea, and who doesn’t like dot markers? 🤷🏻‍♀️ MATERIALS:• White paper• Dot markers• Pen, crayon, or marker to write the letters In her case, I made her…

Our 5 Senses: Black Water Sensory Fun!

This is an activity we did during our “All About Me” unit to highlight our sense of touch. There are so many possibilities here, and it’s a ton of fun while also being REALLY simple to do. You’ll notice we’re outside, on the grass, which I highly recommend. Because when you turn around for 10 seconds and one of the toddlers spills the contents of the tub…

Outdoor Play: Car Wash Fun for the Entire Family!

My husband recently got our daughter into car washing since it’s both a first-world necessity as well as something that keeps her entertained. Initially, it was our actual family car, but today he promised our daughter that after he was done with work, they could wash her toy car. She was excited about this ALL day! In reality, we have things that need to get done in our…

Playing with Household Items

My child LOVES sensory play, and it’s likely because I love it too, meaning she gets extra exposure to these kinds of activities. The good news? They’re super simple, offer a ton of possibilities for free exploration, and you likely don’t have to buy anything. I mean it; check out the very basic materials list below. This was actually the first time I introduced a clothes pin…

Puzzles for Every Age

Puzzles aren’t just a ton of fun, they’re a great way for your child to develop fine motor and visual-spatial skills. But before you get all excited and run out to buy some, please stop to consider a few things: 1) What kind of puzzle is developmentally appropriate for my child? 2) How am I going to use this WITH my child? To simplify your life, I…