Babies love to touch, feel, and taste everything! I don't always want my son who's 9 months to mouth everything (food off the floor, the earring that just fell out, the dog food...you get the idea). So, I put out designated sensory activities to give him a chance to spread, touch, mush, lick, and squish. Here are the top 25 sensory activities that make me drool (#20 is gorgeous!) and these continue reading...
Flashlight Alphabet Game for Kids: Can You Find the Letter?
I think this flashlight alphabet game is our family's favorite activity. While we've played a lot of after dark games, there's something about this game that has really stuck with my kids. Maybe it's because I finally let them have free range with a flashlight?? Regardless, your kids will be begging to play this game over and over, too. Don't say I didn't warn you... Amazon Links are provided continue reading...
Fine Motor Station on the Light Table: Skewers, Pony Beads, and Straws
Hi There! Lately, you might have noticed that we have had a few posts about light table activities. Experimenting with Ice and Pony Bead Puppets have been great activities with our "light table." It's in quotes because it's not really a table, it's more like a small, flimsy box that lights up! I made it from a cardboard box and an old picture frame. But, despite the size, my daughter is in continue reading...
Pony Bead Puppets on the Light Table
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the second week of our Light and Reflections series! Last week, we explored light and art with our Melted Pony Beads and Tissue Paper Sun-catchers. This week, we worked with melted pony beads again, but, unlike last week, we used clear beads and put our sun-catchers on the light table as "puppets." What you'll need: Clear Pony beads Cookie cutters Oven continue reading...
Mixing Dramatic Play with Science: Erupting Cupcakes!
Hi There! It's been a busy week for my family. We are preparing for my husband to leave for a conference, my son is seconds away from being able to crawl, and my daughter is still on a high from going trick-or-treating! This past week, I wanted some uninterrupted time with my daughter to play. I've been dying to open a cupcake shop with her (since she wants to be a baker when she grows up) continue reading...
DIY Glitter and Pipe Cleaner Wooden Peg Fairies
I could just hug our peg fairies. They are so sweet and simple to make. We paired our fairies with a pumpkin fairy house and it inspired hours of play. The nice thing about this project is that it's quick to make and quick to dry, so little one's can start playing right away. I'm just glad I knew what to look for at the store... We started off with a three wooden pegs from Michael's continue reading...