Looking for a low-prep, hands-on way to invite scissor skills into your day? This dinosaur egg cutting craft is the perfect combo of fine motor fun, pretend play, and adorable dino magic. It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s got options (like… a lot of them). Young toddlers to preschoolers can color, cut, and crack their…
Are you looking for a fun, hands-on way to explore pond animals with your toddlers? This unique pond animal art activity lets little learners paint without a brush using creative, sensory-friendly tools. It’s a fantastic way to encourage fine motor skills, creativity, and exploration—all while learning about the animals that live in and around ponds!…
Get ready for a squishy, messy, and super fun craft that’s perfect for little hands! This worm painting craft combines finger painting with simple cutting and gluing, making it a great way to explore textures and creativity. Plus, it’s an easy setup with minimal supplies—perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! By combining textured paint with simple…
As both an early childhood educator and someone who’s spent countless hours helping little hands create beautiful art, I’m excited to share two of my favorite fine motor flower crafts that never fail to engage toddlers. These crafts are not only easy to prep, but they also help little hands develop important skills while having…
Got a cardboard box lying around? If you’ve got kids I’m sure you’ve got a cardboard box, hello favorite toy! Let’s turn that box into its next adventure. This cardboard truck craft is an easy, hands-on activity perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. This craft puts a bunch of my favorite things together, practicing fine motor…
This paper plate groundhog craft hits the sweet spot for in-home childcare activities—fun, simple, and packed with developmental perks. Between tiny hands gluing wiggly eyes and little voices proudly showing off their creations, it’s a win all around. Two-year-olds get to build motor skills, explore their imaginations, and even practice patience (a big deal at…
Are you ready for a fun, engaging activity that will take you moments to prep and keep your littles busy for more than 5 minutes? Painting snowflakes with cotton swabs is going to be that project!! You don’t need to spend all evening on prepping a project for it to be exciting for your littles….
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…
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,…
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…
