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Kids’ Play
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Whether we engage our kids and set up invitations to play or just leave them to their own devices, they are always learning through play.
In this section, you will find play-based learning activities and articles. All of our activities use inexpensive, common materials and our posts underscore the basic skills children are learning when engaging in our invitations to play.
Kids Activities to Recycle and Reuse Wrapping Paper
After Christmas or Birthdays, there is SO much wrapping paper! Find fun simple kids activities to engage in…
Peppermint Scented Christmas Sensory Bin
I love sensory bins. A LOT. They are so simple to set-up. Warm water, lentils, stale cereal, or…
Learn with Shopkins: Teach Numeracy Using Manipulatives
Learn with Shopkins? Rewind to the end of December last year and I would have laughed at this…
These 15 Advent Calendars Without Candy Will Make you Smile
Inside find 15 advent calendars without candy that you can make, DIY or buy. Your kids will smile…
Fun Fall Activities to Bring the Magic of Season to Life
Fall awakens both creativity and imagination in me. Perhaps it’s the temperature change. Suddenly going outside is…
Fun Play-Based Learning Ideas Using YARN!
There are countless ways to create crafts and play-based learning ideas using yarn. Not only that, these kids…
No-Prep Kids’ Activities for When Mom Needs a Break
For those days where you’re sick, need a break, or are stuck inside with the kids with no…
14 Learning Activities Using Chalk
Check out there 14 learning activities using chalk including sensory play ideas, kids arts and crafts, and STEAM – perfect…
Pumpkin Spice Sensory Rice
Since I found pumpkin spice in the bulk section of our grocery store, we have been setting up all…
Geocaching with Kids: A Beginners Guide
I’ve both wanted to try geocaching and been intimidated by it. When it first piqued my interest, I…