Indoor and outdoor activities to keep kids of all ages occupied and learning new skills. We love sensory play, active play, and anything DIY. These are kid and parent tested and approved ideas in our family.
Mud Kitchens are definitely having a moment right now. And while they didn’t have a formal title, the same general idea is something I remember strongly from my outdoor play time growing up. A little dirt, a splash of water, a handful of flowers or grass clippings, and a make shift table and suddenly you…
In our family, we’re always on the lookout for simple, affordable sensory bin fillers. One, because I love making them, and two, because this is, hands down, the activity that will keep my kids occupied and sensory regulated for the longest amount of time. And I love a good hot coffee drinking moment. It seems…
Looking for a hands-on activity that feels like magic but is actually science? These color changing noodles are the perfect mix of fun, learning, and a little bit of wow-factor. They make food science super cool for kids, which is really my main goal in life. Using simple kitchen ingredients, you can create noodles that…
If you’re looking for a simple, budget friendly sensory bin filler (which I always am), colored oats are one of the easiest bases you can make at home. They’re soft, lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to scoop, pour, and explore. Best of all, you only need three ingredients and about five minutes of prep time. My…
I absolutely love STEM learning and feel that it can never happen too early. Science was always my favorite subject is school too, can you tell? If you love are also a STEM fanatic (or, more importantly, working on raising one) and also love easy, hands-on activities that feel like play but secretly teach real…
As soon as spring arrives, you cannot keep me and my kids inside. We love sunshine and dirt, and I am all about the value of teaching my kids where their food comes from and how a simple seed can turn into something great. That’s why we love these simple seed and plant growing activities…
Homemade window clings are one of those magical crafts that feel like science and art all wrapped into one, and are also incredibly easy to get set up. Things with minimal prep on my end are the crafts that go over best in our house – I’m not already over the project before the kids…
If you’re looking for a low prep, high impact winter activity, this snow paint sensory bin is it. All you need is fresh snow, a few drops of food coloring, and some simple tools—then let kids explore, experiment, and create. This activity checks so many boxes at once: sensory play, creative expression, bringing the outdoors…
Fun Ways to Match Uppercase & Lowercase Letters Through Play If your preschooler loves magnetic tiles, you already have the perfect foundation for letter learning through play. We simply added laminated uppercase and lowercase letters to magnetic tiles, and have enjoyed using them for multiple letter games. It’s a simple way to take something that…
If you’re looking for a simple, low prep activity that kids will ask for and supports early learning, playdough activity mats are a total win. They’re one of those magical activities that feel like play to kids but sneak in fine motor practice, early math, and shape recognition—all with materials you likely already have at…