What can I use for sensory bin fillers? Ever since my post about How Sensory Bins can Make Your Child Smarter, I’ve been itching to do more sensory bins with Smiley Man. Unfortunately for me, I ran out of ideas for sensory bin fillers (also called sensory bin bases). Soooooo, I brainstormed and came up… Continue reading 15 Creative Ideas for Sensory Bin Fillers
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Use DIY Colored Salt Instead of Craft Sand
What’s an inexpensive alternative to craft sand? Craft sand is a beautiful sensory material that always gets my creative juices flowing, but sometimes I just don’t want to spend the money for it. Luckily, there is a super inexpensive alternative that I’ll show you. Colored Salt! What’s cheaper than salt? I bought 3 containers of… Continue reading Use DIY Colored Salt Instead of Craft Sand
Inexpensive Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids
Where can I find some inexpensive and unique birthday gift ideas for kids? I think birthday gift shopping for kids is deceivingly difficult. I often think, “I’ll just get a toy. Easy.” But then I get to the store and stand there like a deer in the headlights. I guess if my budget was limitless,… Continue reading Inexpensive Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids
Expert Advice on How Sensory Bins Make Your Child Smarter
Why use sensory bins? If you’ve been on my site at all, you know that I love sensory bins! I feel like they are such a great learning tool. When my kids use them they are super engaged, notice more detail in things around them, and even get better finger and hand strength. The results… Continue reading Expert Advice on How Sensory Bins Make Your Child Smarter
Flag Collage for Independence Day
What’s a fun flag craft my kids can do for Independence Day? My kids are loving collages at the moment. I think they just love to glue things. Since I had so many extra red, white, and blue items left over from our 4th of July banner, I thought we should use them for a… Continue reading Flag Collage for Independence Day
Easy Kids Craft for the 4th of July
What is an easy kids craft for the 4th of July? I really felt like our house needed a little festive decor and since I’m not big on decorating, I thought I’d make my kids do it. Haha! A+ parenting right there. I thought of this easy kids craft that is perfect for the 4th… Continue reading Easy Kids Craft for the 4th of July
Spring Crafts and Activities for Kids
Where can I find some fun spring craft ideas? Summer is almost here, which means you only have a few days left for Spring crafts and activities. I put together a list of our favorite spring crafts and activities from Moms Have Questions Too for you to peruse and enjoy. This list includes ideas for… Continue reading Spring Crafts and Activities for Kids
Pirate Ship Craft
How do I turn a piece of paper into a boat? Today I am going to show you how to do an awesome pirate ship craft. It starts with an origami boat. Origami is a great way for kids to practice fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Paper folding seems to be a lost skill… Continue reading Pirate Ship Craft
Preschool Calendar and Book Activity
What is a fun way to incorporate reading and help my child learn the months of the year? One of my favorite books growing up was Chicken Soup with Rice. I loved the rhyming and the fun pictures. Little did I know at the time it also helped me learn the months of the year!… Continue reading Preschool Calendar and Book Activity
Setting Up Toddler Trays Video Tutorial
How do I set up tot trays and how do I present them to my toddler? First off, sorry I didn’t have a video last week. I had one planned, but sickness got in the way of making it. :( Oh well. I did say I would try to have a new video every week,… Continue reading Setting Up Toddler Trays Video Tutorial