Tag Archives: activities for children
Multi-colored Hand Stamps
Make your own handprint stamp, and use all the colors of the rainbow to make this project! As you stamp, you can use the process as an opportunity to talk about differences, working together, and equality. You’ll need A “block” to make your stamp on. We used a piece of linoleum, but […]
Preschool Counting Activity with Pom Poms
Repetition is key to learning for young children. To help reinforce the concept of counting and number recognition, here’s a super easy-to-make counting activity for preschoolers. All you need is about 10 minutes to make the counting boards and these supplies: Materials: 5 Sheets of Colored Paper (all different colors) Pompoms in colors matching paper […]
Kids Party Ideas: Make Sparkling Slap Bracelets with Friends
You probably remember slap bracelets, but your kids might not! Introduce them to this classic accessory by having a sparkle and shine craft night. Your Party Supplies: Some slap bracelets (available from party supply stores) Sparkles or glitter (or whatever other decoration you can think of!) A good strong craft glue q-tips for glue application […]
Easy Window Silhouettes
I absolutely love holidays but all those decorations can get a little pricey, especially when you like to go all out like I do. When I saw this pin for Halloween decor on Pinterest, I knew it was the perfect budget-friendly decoration for ALL holidays because you can customize it however you want. It looks […]
Writing Pencil Buddy
Spice up a boring old pencil with this pipe-cleaner snake. You will need: a pencil, a pipe cleaner, a craft pompom, googly eyes, glue, and paper. Wrap the pipe cleaner around the pencil in a spiral. Glue the pompom to the top of the pipe cleaner and add the eyes. Make a forked tongue from […]
4th of July: Fireworks Art Project
What you need: – black construction paper – crayons – glitter glue Draw the fireworks with a crayon, then go over it with the glitter glue. Try different base crayon colors to see what you like the best. Make some fireworks with several colors of glitter glue. If you don’t have glitter glue but you […]
DIY Bird Feeder
My preschooler loves any and all animals. Besides her affinity for dogs and cats, she loves birds (probably because her grandparents have an enormous cage on their back porch with at least 7 birds residing). And now that the hummingbird feeder I put out 2 years ago finally has visitors, I decided that maybe the […]
Contact Paper Transfer Art
Do you ever find yourself scrambling to find a quick, easy, and fun project for your preschooler(s)? This is an idea that fits all 3 requirements! And the best part? It only takes a minute for set up and clean up! It can’t get any better than that! Here’s the few items needed to get […]
Simple Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable
It’s spring, and chances are it’s beautiful outside! My two toddlers love to spend time outside together, so I’m always looking for new outdoor activities to keep them active and learning. This week I decided to put together a nature walk/scavenger hunt so they could practice paying attention to their surroundings. My daughter is only […]
Foam Dough = Shaving Cream + Corn Starch
My preschooler loves playing with play dough, but what do you do when you run out? I’ve tried making my own, but it’s never turned out as smooth as the store-bought dough. Plus, I don’t like the price tag for it. So, as usual, I browse the internet for ideas. When I first saw this […]
Ignore the mess sometimes and let them be kids…while it lasts
I usually cringe when I think of the mess that my preschooler makes when we do projects and activities together because any activity (seriously any activity), she somehow manages to become a mini tornado of destruction. But I came across this pin on Pinterest. After reading the Hands Free Mama’s post the pin led me […]
Spaghetti Painting
Here’s another unconventional (but fun and silly!) painting method to try out: spaghetti painting! It’s slippery and slimy and messy – a super tactile way to paint! You’ll need cooked spaghetti paint containers (we used muffin liners – you’ll need something shallow enough that the floppy spaghetti can really “get in there” and […]
Easy Geometric String Art for Preschoolers
Encourage fine motor skills and pattern making with this easy-too-make geometric string art project! There’s a number of ways to complete this project. We used Cardboard A marker to trace a circle Styrofoam plate Scissors (and for thicker cardboard, a utility knife) A variety of embroidery floss or yarn tape We made two string […]
Washi Tape Flags
Here’s a way to make some super cute and super easy muffin toppers! They look great with our wild-berry muffins and are a good activity to get into while you wait for the muffins to bake (especially if you have antsy little bakers around). You’ll need toothpicks washi tape (in a few different […]
Toothpick Porcupines
Make these pokey, adorable toothpick porcupines with air dry clay and toothpicks. We made two different kinds, a “regular” porcupine, and a rainbow porcupine! You’ll need air dry clay (we used 2 different brands, both worked great) toothpicks markers For a rainbow porcupine, you’ll start by coloring toothpicks in any […]
Preschool Egg Carton Color Sorting Activity
I love homemade preschool learning activities that recycle materials that I already have lying around my house and that are super easy to make, like this egg carton color sorting activity. By repurposing an egg carton with a little paint, my daughter now has an activity that can be used over and over […]
Penny Game for Preschoolers
Here’s a good game for a rainy day. Two or more kids can play it, and it’s easily assembled from stuff you might have around the house! You’ll need a cup of water a napkin, paper towel, or tissue a rubberband a pencil a coin Assemble the game by filling […]
Toilet Paper Roll Snake Project
We think that snakes are unfairly critisised. As you can see from this campingfunzone.com post, they are adorable little things who can make a great pet! And when is there a better time to celebrate snakes now that we’re in the Year of the Snake! Celebrate by making this cute and super easy snake from […]
DIY Kazoos: How to make 2 kinds of Kazoo at home!
Kids love making music! Here’s two simple ways to make a kazoo to add to your family band! The first kazoo is a simple construction from a toilet paper tube, which we fancied up with a coat of paint. You’ll need A toilet paper tube Paint Waxed paper A rubber band A pin to poke […]
Easy Peasy Preschool Color Experiment
Sometimes the best way for a preschooler to learn something is to do a hand-on experiment. This is the exact approach I took after deciding to try introducing secondary colors to my 3-year-old daughter. Sure, she knows her colors, she still was not quite making to connection as to how certain colors mixed together to make […]
In the office with your kids? Make Photocopier Hand Creatures!
Ever have to run into work for 20 minutes with your kids? I know I’ve had to do it a couple of times to grab a few things or get something printed after hours. Why not make it a unique and fun experience? If you have a photocopier (and your boss doesn’t care if you […]
DIY Rainbow Cake
My daughter wanted a rainbow cake for her birthday…ok, maybe I planted the seed a little bit because I wanted to try this. It was fun to make and she totally LOVED the results. The process is super easy. Use your favorite white or yellow cake recipe or mix. Separate the batter into as many […]
Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction
This project is so cool and you can spend as much time putting together as you want. Make the chain large or small. We made one about 15 feet and it only took 15-20 minutes for us to figure it out and build it that long. Basically, you weave them in a way that they […]
Preschool Licorice Activity
I love preschool learning activities that I can customize many, many different ways and activities that don’t break the bank. In my previous life as a preschool teacher, we often did this Twizzlers activity. Not only can you purchase the licorice for $1 at the local dollar store and get enough licorice strands for a few […]
How to make an Air Fort with your Kids
Making this air fort with the kids was so much fun and easy! Here’s what you need: – the biggest sheet you can find – packaging tape – fan To start, tape one of the long sides down to the floor. Place the fan at one end. Flip the sheet over the fan […]
Super Cute Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift
With only a few days until Valentine’s Day, I was struggling to find a super cute last minute Valentine’s Day gift that my preschooler could make her for her daddy. However, when I came across this lipstick kisses project, I knew I had found THE perfect gift, especially since my little girl is all about […]
Thumbprint Heart Cookies
Thumbprint heart cookies are a fun and sweet way to say Happy Valentines Day! Moms and kids can work together on this cute baking project. There’s lots of good recipes for thumbprint cookies but we decided to take a shortcut and used a sugar cookie mix that just called for an egg and butter. Start […]
DIY Heart Paper Chain Activity
Dress your walls with this surprisingly simple heart chain! Kids can help make this easy chain, and if you like, you can incorporate lessons about shapes and patterns. It’s so simple to make, you’ll only need Paper Scissors Stapler Begin by choosing some colors. We went with Valentine’s themed colors, but it would also […]