September is nearly here and that means many preschool teachers are getting ready for their apple preschool unit! Fall is prime apple picking time and we have plans to join the fun by picking apples at a local orchard. What we won’t be able to do, though, is visit a apple packing facility. Let me…
Stickers are a childhood staple. Kids of all ages enjoy them, but preschoolers in particular seem to be attracted to their awesomeness. My boys recently got their first scratch and sniff stickers from Peaceable Kingdom and they are HOOKED. Strawberry floats, sweet cotton candy, and even rubber tires are just a few of their favorites!…
This post contains affiliate links Do your kids tirelessly empty your laundry hamper to play in it like mine do? I finally gave in to their demands requests and gave them an activity to do with one of those hampers! We have done it countless times now and my boys still ask for it! What…
What’s the 5 o’clock hour like in your house (a.k.a. “the witching hour”)? I know my kids like to be glued to my legs while I get dinner ready, so I have a great go-to list of 10 activities to keep your toddler busy while you cook dinner, but we came up with another one…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ProjectAmazing #CollectiveBias I have a ton of fun when I get to craft and do art projects with my niece! She’s a preteen now, and making things that she can share with friends is always a winning activity…
My two year old (Hunter Bear, as we affectionately call him), Loves the book Go, Dog Go! We read it every single morning, and usually at least once again throughout the day. While re-reading is an important part of enjoying literature and learning to sight read, I do like to mix things up a bit.…
My kids are crazy about tractors. I attribute it to a grandpa who is a tractor driver (or heavy equipment operator, as he puts it). These mini tractor toys have been a playtime staple in the house and we’ve used them in SO many activities (see a whole list of ways to play with tractors…
Hopscotch is a great activity for building gross motor skills, counting, and summer fun! As I thought about the game, I wondered how I could adjust it to work on fine motor skills since that is something we are always trying to improve. While my boys can kick, jump, bend, and run with ease,…
{For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links} Kids love laundry hampers. They are filled with pretend play possibilities! We found that out yesterday when we were inspired by an activity we saw on our Instagram feed (are you on Instagram? We post simple play ideas every day, many that aren’t even on the…
{For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links} I am no art major. I took a few art appreciation classes in college and enjoy going to art museums (when my husband agrees to accompany me!) When I do appreciate art, I try to be specific about the elements of the art that I am…
