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.
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…
There’s nothing quite like walking into a home that smells fresh, cozy, and clean – especially during the seemingly never ending colder months when the windows are shut tight. A citrus simmer pot is one of the easiest ways to naturally scent your home using simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. It also…
Chocolate playdough is a fun twist on classic homemade playdough that I especially love to make around Valentine’s Day. It smells amazing, feels soft and stretchy, and is perfect for pretend baking, sensory play, and creative exploration. This easy cooked recipe comes together quickly using simple pantry ingredients and creates a smooth, durable dough that…
When the weather is cold, rainy, or just plain unpredictable, having a list of go to indoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers is a lifesaver. It somehow feels like every winter I am shocked when it hits that point where the temp doesn’t rise above zero and the windchill is in that “you’ve got like…
Homemade kinetic sand is a fun, hands-on sensory activity that kids absolutely love. Unfortunately, my experience with kinetic sand has been that it is a big mess that my kids beg for at the store and then hate as soon as they get home because it’s basically just… sand that sometimes presses together? The good…