A picture of an open mouth, white beads as teeth, a 🦷 toothbrush, and a pair if plastic tweezers…it really doesn’t get too much more simple. If you have a die laying around, you can roll it and have them remove or pull the corresponding number of teeth. We tried it with our 3-year-olds, but they’re just not there yet, and that’s ok. They still…
If you know me, you know my love for Play-Doh runs deep. Yes, it can be messy, yes, it gets under your nails and on the bottom of shoes, but it takes a whole lot more than a little bit of extra cleaning to stress me out…especially when the pay-off is so high. This stuff is just so versatile! MATERIALS:• Play-Doh• Post-It notes• Marker, crayon…
Last week I introduced these cute little bear counters to the girls during school as a math activity, and they were SO excited. 🤗 This particular set comes with different size and color bears 🐻, 2 tongs, the colored cups, activity cards, and a convenient carrying case. What can I say? I get excited about school purchases. 🤓🙋🏻♀️ The word “tong” became a new vocabulary word and their use was a great way…
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 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…
Play-Doh doesn’t just help your children build up muscles in their hands, but it’s a ton of fun with infinite possibilities. Even without any of the fancy sets that Play-Doh sells, kids can use their creativity to take a colorful blob and create anything their hearts desire. Here are just a few examples: Letters – Spell out their name or words. Need to…