Toddler activities Archive

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

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

DIY Minion Bowling Set

Any Minion fans out here?  My family has really enjoyed Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, and the Minion movie. Those cute and silly minions are just loveable. Recently we had a minion birthday party for my youngest.  I wanted to come up with a

10 Ways to Play With Stackadoos Blocks

Excited to work with B. Toys to bring you this post.   So, if you follow along with us here, you know we love B. Toys!  I recently set out to put together a list of activities just for their Stackadoos.  So many fun

Easy Apple Sensory Bottle

Apples! I never get tired of coming up with apple themed activities for my kids.  I might even go a little crazy when it comes to apple inspired play.  This month’s sensory bottle series was all about Fall and what else would I want

Color Sort Activity for Kids

I love finding simple activities that keep my kids busy.  Sometimes you just need a few minutes to put the clothes up, wash the juice cup, or maybe run to the bathroom.  If I can find something fun for the kids it buys me

Apple Color Match Activity

APPLES! I love coming up with apple themed learning activities. Today I am sharing a DIY apple color match activity for kids.  This was so easy to make and my child loved it. We can also reuse this over and over.  I like that

Animal Color Pages for Kids

  In trying to come up with a fun way to go over animals with my toddler and letters with my oldest, I decided to try animal coloring pages.  Coloring is something we can all do together. Having fun and learning is a plus

Sand Pies Sensory Play

My kids have really been enjoying getting back to the basics this summer.  For playtime we often get out the chalk, jump on the trampoline, go swimming, kick the ball in  the yard, or go for a walk just to name a few things

Washing Dishes Water Play for Kids

 If you follow my blog you know we love water play.  It is one activity that both my boys can enjoy together.  I am always trying to find something fun for them to do together.  My oldest son has washed his cars outside before

Simple Craft Stick Color Sort

  I love to find simple and fun ways to add learning to our days.  This craft stick color sort is just that simple and fun.  I used things I had on hand and set up a a tray and invited my younger kids

My Garden Bird Seed Sensory Bin

  Super excited to be taking part in  40 Sensory Bin Fillers Hosted by Little Bins for Little Hands.  What a great resource for sensory bin play from so many wonderful bloggers.  They are all in one place here on the home page .  A