I'm a huge fan of open-ended, creative play. I feel when V&T are just given basic materials without much instruction, that their imaginations go wild with creativity. In my eyes - simple is always better. This list is my comprehensive gift … [Read more...] about Creativity Inducing Gifts For Preschoolers
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kiddo: Non Scary Halloween Crafts And Activities – pumpkins
So, who doesn’t like a little Halloween scary-ness?! Well, V&T - not so much! So, it's a non scary Halloween for us - how about you?! Last year started my hunt for all things non scary for the little ones & then this year I’ve had several folks ask me about non scary … [Read more...] about kiddo: Non Scary Halloween Crafts And Activities – pumpkins
learning monkeys: Candy Chromatography
It’s science with candy today – wahooooo! So, candy chromatography! It’s chromatography with candy! But…I bet you are wondering…what is chromatography anyway?! Well, simply stated, it’s a technique for separating different substances. And those substances today are … [Read more...] about learning monkeys: Candy Chromatography
learning monkeys: Butterfly Life Cycle Activity
A couple of weeks back the kiddos and I got to attend a super fun event at our local wildlife conservatory, the Monarch Butterfly Release! We got to see the monarchs being released and also got to see some monarch’s that were still in their chrysalis's. It was soooooo … [Read more...] about learning monkeys: Butterfly Life Cycle Activity
fancy fun: Fabric and Paper Bracelet
So, this fun little bracelet just popped into my head :) As I was organizing our kitchen cabinet with all the fun kitchen essentials, thinking I wanted to do another kiddo craft with V soon, I came upon my collection of paper straws. And then I thought of the recent glitter beads we made … [Read more...] about fancy fun: Fabric and Paper Bracelet
kiddo crafts: Beach Memento Wind Chime
It’s full-blown summer!! Can you feel it?! haha – yep I’m sure you can – whew it’s hot out there! What’s the one thing that comes to mind when you think of summer? That’s right - the beach!!! So, with everyone headed to the beach – don’t forget to grab some souvenirs … [Read more...] about kiddo crafts: Beach Memento Wind Chime