If your one-year-old is anything like mine have been, outdoor activities are the perfect remedy to just about anything. Having a tantrum? Need to get some extra energy out? Bored? Whiny? Excited? Go outside! There is something about the great outdoors that sparks joy...
Summertime is finally here, and I bet you want to find ways to keep your kids busy. Many times, kids are happy simply being outside and enjoying the nice weather, but you also want some simple backyard activities for kids up your sleeves. We live near the ocean, so we...
Summer is here and even if you aren’t headed to the beach the warmer weather is a good excuse to teach your preschoolers about the ocean! The ocean is so fun to teach about because there are countless plants and animals for your preschooler to learn about and...
As the weather gets warmer, your family might be headed out on some fun camping adventures. You can make these adventures into learning time or even making the experience better with camping printables - including games! Summer learning is so important. It helps your...
The Fourth of July is such a fun time to celebrate our country and freedom with friends and family. I love being able to incorporate holidays with learning for my preschoolers, especially this one in the summer. Sometimes it can be challenging to find fun and...
Young children LOVE to get messy! Their little hands and minds are so eager to dig into whatever materials they can find. They have no comprehension for the disaster that it makes or the clean up that it entails for us parents. Specifically, one fun and messy sensory...
It feels great to be outside once again now that the weather is warm and summer is almost here! Being home with two toddlers has been exhausting, but getting them outside gives us all a break. Since toddlers and preschoolers love to move and learn, here is a great...
Hot summer days plus busy toddlers is the perfect recipe to get outside and play. Water play is a great way to keep them cool and having fun! However, you don't need a pool or water table to make water play fun. Try this cheap and simple activity that takes very...
The warm spring and summer months call for plenty of time outdoors with your children. Toddlers and preschoolers will develop a love for the outdoors as soon as they're exposed to all the beautiful things that nature has to offer. If you're trying to come up with ways...
Finding activities to keep your toddler busy and entertained during the hot, summer days can be daunting. Getting them outside is important, but you want to have ways to keep them cool, as well. Fishing for Letters is a simple activity that your toddler will love!...
As those hot summer days are approaching, you'll want to get your kids outside as much as possible. Though you may already have the pool, water table, or trampoline, their attention spans only last so long. That's why it's great to have some activities up your sleeve...
Now that the weather is warm, it's time to get out and have some fun with your toddler! If you're stuck at home and finally running out of new, exciting ideas for your kids, check out some simple and fun activities that anyone can do! Most of these activities don't...
This easy outdoor sensory baby activity is great for the summertime. Although it can definitely be done inside, it's a good way to cool your little ones off in the warm sun. The coldness of the ice cubes will be fun for your baby to manipulate or chew on. For this...