April is packed with fun and unique holidays that make it easy to add a little extra excitement to your days. Whether you’re looking for simple themed activities, crafts, or just a reason to celebrate, this list of days to celebrate in April will give you plenty of inspiration. From well-known holidays like Earth Day…
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…
February might be short, but it’s packed with opportunities to make some seriously sweet memories with your kids. Beyond Valentine’s Day (which is fun, but let’s face it—kind of predictable), there are loads of quirky, off-the-wall holidays begging for a little celebration. And the best part? These fun mini-celebrations don’t require a ton of planning….
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…
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…
