Kid Activities Archive

Pool Noodle Confetti Popper

We are still obsessed with our pool noodle pom pom shooters.  We get them out on days mommy needs a minute to get stuff done or we can not get outside…  The older boys 6yr and 3.5yr are really good with them.  Baby brother

Gingerbread Sensory Rice Recipe

You have heard me say it (or type it) before that we love sensory play at my house.  I love coming up with fun play recipes for the kids and they love the freedom to explore through play.  Sensory play is a great way

Shark Run Game for Kids

    It’s so great to be over here on Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails sharing a fun easy to set up gross motor activity that the kids love – our Shark run is one of the many activities that we are doing

Sponge Bombs Water Play

Sponge Bombs!  I have seen these on so many different sites that I could not tell you who came up with it first, but sponge bombs are everywhere. Over the summer my cousin suggested that at our next family reunion we should try and

Rainbow Inspired Activities for Kids

There is just something magical about rainbow inspired activities.  All those pretty colors in one place just makes me smile, lol. But rainbow activities for young kids are a great way for them to learn while playing.  There are so many amazing rainbow themed

Dinosaur Activities and Crafts for Kids

        We love dinosaurs at my house!  I think lots of kids enjoy the large magical creatures.  We had a lot of fun taking part in Play, Craft, and Learn with Dinosaurs hosted by Craftulate this year.  I wanted to put together

Foaming Beach Sand Dough

This month’s theme for 12 months of sensory dough is sand dough!  We have made sand playdough before and my kids loved it.  I was trying to figure out what sand dough I would make this go round.  After some thought Foaming Beach Sand

Ultimate Outside Playspaces for Kids

This summer I have been slowly working on our large back deck to add a few new playspaces to it.  I have completed a water wall and obstacle course for the kids.  They have been enjoying these simple new editions. With outdoor playspaces on my mind

Rainbow Straw Scissor Skills

All 3 of my kids LOVE bendy straws.  We keep them handy.  And of course bright colored bendy straws are even better. My 3.5yr is all about using scissors right now.  It is still a bit new to him and he always wants to

Rocket Activities and Crafts for Kids

We love rockets at my house.  I think lots of kids enjoy them.  We have done a few rocket inspired posts but there are so many wonderful ideas out there.  I went in search to share an amazing Rocket Activities and Crafts for Kids

Valentine’s Day Sensory Bottle

Things have been so crazy over here at my house the last month.  With sick kids, doctor appointments, family events… I had hoped to share this activity with you weeks ago and never had a chance to find the time to do it with

Apple Scented Sensory Noodles

Recently I put together an Apple Scented Sensory Play post.  After looking at our own activities I was clueless for a moment what NEW sensory activity we could try this fall. After a little thought, Apple Scented Noodles sounded perfect for playtime. This would