Hey to my Cricut friends, this one’s for you! I love seeing all the cute suncatcher shape cutouts and have tried using an Exacto knife to make them but ugh, it’s time consuming, it never turns out, and it’s tedious! Whether you know all the ins and outs of your Cricut or have had it…
When’s the last time you thought about the importance of scissors in a toddler’s development? It might surprise you, but those small snips and cuts teach your littles more than just how to handle paper. Scissors help toddlers develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and even cognitive abilities. Crafting these skills early sets the foundation…
Creating art is a wonderful way for young children to explore their creativity and develop fine motor skills. In our in-home childcare setting, we love incorporating colorful and engaging activities that spark joy and encourage learning. One of our favorite crafts is Rainbow Cotton Swab Painting. While created more for preschool age children in mind,…
Counting is like the ABCs of mathematics. Just as learning the alphabet is essential for reading, counting is the first step in understanding numbers. When toddlers start counting, they begin to recognize the relationship between numbers and quantity. This root skill serves as the foundation for all future math learning. We’ll explore playful activities that…
At my in-home childcare program, I prioritize helping toddlers develop independent skills early on, setting a strong foundation before they transition to a morning preschool program or head off to kindergarten. My goal is to send them off equipped with basic skills that give them a head start and prepare them for further learning. While…
Are you looking for a fun and effective way to help the toddlers and preschoolers in your care practice the alphabet? As in-home childcare providers, we are helping these young minds on their learning journey from toddlers to preschoolers to elementary students. ABC flash cards are an incredible tool to make learning interactive and engaging….
Whether you are a childcare provider, another form of caregiver, a stay-at-home parent, or a parent just looking for fun and easy crafts for toddlers and preschoolers, it can sometimes be exhausting coming up with a game plan. When you start searching the web or other social platforms for ideas and see more ideas then…
How would you feel if I told you not every activity we prepare for our littles has to be extravagant and beautiful and costly. We don’t have to spend tons of money on Amazon or time on Pinterest. We can create simple, fun, engaging, and educational activities with a few items you have at your…
Bees are one of those insects that children seem scared of, yet completely fascinated by. They love to learn about them and study them, but don’ t you dare fly by! We created this bee and beehive craft to celebrate World Bee Day on May 20th and not only was it a fun project, but…
We love getting to mix stuff together and experiment with new things. From Oobleck to potion stations, kids love it all. When we decided to try out this playdough butter slime, my preschool age group jumped at the opportunity. With needing just two ingredients, this was not only super simple to make, but very low…
