Stop everything you’re doing and grab a can of shaving cream! (after you read this post, of course 😉 ) Shaving cream is one of the cheapest sensory thrills out there. Grab a can for .99 cents for guaranteed preschool fun! Teachers have been using it for ages as a sensory writing trays (smear some of…
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Simple Green. All opinions are my own. MUD Have you ever heard the phrase that boys are noise with dirt on them? Ya, that almost describes my boys….but it would be more accurate to say they are noise with MUD on them. They are always in…
Do you use foil in preschool activities? Foil has been a staple in our activity repertoire since we first introduced it three years ago in this Foil and Toys fine motor activity. Foil is an amazing sensory supply because it is so crunchy and provides lots of sensory feedback (auditory, tactile, and even visual stimulation). Crunching…
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Simple Green. All opinions are my own. Playdates are kind of my thing. Being a stay at home mom, mommy group leader, and preschool co-op coordinator, I’ve hosted a fair share of playdates in my life. From the simple “Why don’t you come over and our…
Do your kids love magnetic tiles? Ever since we bought our Magna-Tiles, they have been one of the most used toys in our house. They get played will all the time and in all different ways! If you aren’t familiar with Magna-Tiles (also sold as Picasso Tiles and Magformers), they are plastic, translucent shapes that…
Can your preschoolers pour without spilling? The other day we had a preschool co-op meeting centered around kitchen skills. The particular skill we were working on that day was pouring. I feel like my kids are ALWAYS spilling, so pouring practice felt like it was just a fancy way to say “spilling practice,” but it…
Do your kids love playing in the mud? Mine do. Without any hesitation, they’ll run right outside bare-foot and (usually) bare-butt ready to jump in the first muddy puddle they see! I know jumping in puddles and slinging mud is a great unstructured activity, and that’s usually just what they do, but occasionally I love…
Have you heard of #bookfaceFriday?!? If you are as addicted to Instagram as I am, and you’ve used an Instagram growth service to gain more visibility, then chances are you’re going to start seeing this hashtag pop up in your feed more often…well- more often on Fridays at least 😉 #BookfaceFriday You’ve heard of #ManCrushMonday,…
I am a blog ambassador for Lakeshore and am compensated for my work. I received product free of charge, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. The sweepstakes prize is provided for the winner free of charge from Lakeshore. Kids learn through play. Preschoolers and toddlers, in particular, need ample opportunities pretend play. Through…
This post contains affiliate links Our Magnetic Tiles (Magna-Tiles) never get old. They are played with more often than any other building material in our house (which is one reason we included them in our Gift Guide!). Last week my four-year-old came up with an amazing Magna-Tiles Hack that I was blown away by, and…
