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.
We love a good sensory bin/sensory table activity. In fact, we love them so much that we now have two of this sensory table – an indoor and an outdoor play area. And honestly, between the two, they’re used pretty much every day. We cycle through the old standbys, but without a doubt, one of…
I love having an accessible craft area. I love that my kids feel the freedom to just sit down and start coloring or drawing. But before having kids, I had no idea how much time would be spent finding the caps to markers in said craft area, or listening to the complaints because caps were…
Looking for screen free summer activities for kids that are easy, fun, and actually keep them busy? Summer is an absolutely magical time in childhood, but let’s be real… it also gets long. If you’re sick of hearing “I’m bored” and “There’s Nothing to do” and it’s only the first week of summer… you’re not…
In our household, we’re in our dirt phase. Or maybe this is just life with boys and they’ll always be in a dirt phase? Either way, if it involves dirt, construction vehicles, or dinosaurs, my kids are ALL IN. The good news is, this activity easily involves all three and also incorporates my favorite thing…
Looking for a fun, budget-friendly outdoor activity that will wow the kids after sunset? Nothing goes better with that twilight magic than Glow Bowling — a creative twist on classic bowling that uses recycled water bottles and glow sticks to create glowing pins that light up the night! Whether you’re planning a backyard party, a…
If your yard is anything like ours in spring, the dandelions can sometimes feel, well, overwhelming. In one of those, make lemonade out of lemons type moments, I present to you – Dandelion Painting! One of the most delightful and easy crafts you can do with your kiddos this season is painting with dandelions—turns out,…
There’s something magical about spontaneous outdoor play. When the weather is nice, kids (and adults!) don’t need fancy toys or expensive gear to have fun—just a little space and some imagination. Becoming a parent, one of the most fun surprises for me was being able to play outside again. I’d forgotten how fun it is…
One of the simplest ways to foster curiosity and creativity in young kids (and to save your sanity and house) is to take play outside. Which we try to do frequently, especially in the summer when the weather is nice and doesn’t require me bundling kids up in 50 layers. Nature provides the perfect setting…
Summer is the perfect time to get kids outside, encourage creativity, and sneak in a little learning—without them even realizing it! Whether you’re chasing toddlers around the backyard or trying to keep older kids off screens, these easy summer activities are sure to keep everyone entertained (and cool). We’ve rounded up a list of simple,…
Looking for a cool, creative way to beat the heat and engage your kids in some hands-on learning? Try making these Frozen Dinosaur Eggs – it’s a sensory play activity that’s as fun to make as it is to excavate! This simple DIY activity is the perfect combination of sensory play, science exploration, and imaginative…