Don’t have any sand? Why not make this taste-safe play sand with the kids? Be sure to add it to your summer activities for preschoolers. We’ve been making this cloud dough “sand” for years and years at this point. It never fails to disappoint. Some refer to this recipe as edible play sand, but IKeep Reading
Lava Slime That’s Perfect for Lego Star Wars or Dinosaur Play
This molten lava slime is perfect for all kinds of science and sensory play. We especially loved using it with Star Wars Lego characters and dinosaurs. How will YOU and the kids use it? Related: How to Make Slime with Kids My son and I originally made this molten lava slime years ago. Take aKeep Reading
How to Make a Super Easy Life Size Gingerbread House
Here’s how to make a life size gingerbread house for the kids . . . the easy way! Have you seen those awesome cardboard gingerbread houses? The ones that the kids can play inside and act out the story of The Gingerbread Man? I absolutely love those big gingerbread houses! But they’re not always feasibleKeep Reading
Dramatic Play Gingerbread Man Activity for Preschool
Children can explore this Gingerbread Man activity after reading the classic tale of the cookie that came alive. Are you following my Pretend Play & Dress Up Pinterest board? So many preschool kids love the dramatic play center. It’s a place they can pretend to be almost anything they want to be. Moms, dads, kids,Keep Reading
Easy Robot Craft Made from Recycled Materials
My preschoolers and I recently delved into a robot theme! In addition to lots of books and science explorations, we made this simple robot craft. Our robot vests let the children create their own dress up clothes using recycled materials! Robot vests are an easy and fun robot craft to make! MaterialsBrown paper grocery bagsBottleKeep Reading
Recycled Art Projects for Kids – Cardboard Castles
The All Things Kids mamas are sharing ways to craft and play with recycled materials today! Be sure to check out Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails, House of Burke, Sugar Aunts, Crayon Box Chronicles, and Mamas Like Me for more recycled inspiration. In preschool, we delved into some recycled art projects for kidsKeep Reading
A Fairy Tale Activity with Dragon Imaginative Play
I love science fiction and fantasy — especially if it involves dragons. Sharing my love for dragons was one of the reasons I was excited to plan for a recent fairy tale theme! 🙂 I started with a simple fairy tale activity involving a dragon small world. I’m not sure I can call it “small”,Keep Reading
Winter Pretend Play – Scooping Snowballs
My preschool kiddos had a blast with this super simple winter pretend play idea. It also served as a bit of sensory play and fine motor play. So easy to set up, but it really packed a punch! A fun addition to your winter activities for preschoolers. Related: Snowball Winter Activities for Kids “snowy” winterKeep Reading
Christmas Pretend Play – Wrapping Presents
Kids get into the spirit with Christmas pretend play I am so very excited to be teaming up with few of my favorite ladies for Christmas Play Days! Fantastic Fun and Learning, Play Trains, My Nearest and Dearest, Buggy and Buddy, Nothing if Not Intentional, and Fun-A-Day! will be sharing ideas for open-ended Christmas FUN for the kiddos.Keep Reading
15 Pretend Play Ideas from Share It Saturday!
I have had done some wonderful reading this week thanks to all of your posts!! Today I’m focusing on pretend play activities from last week’s Share It Saturday and Fun-A-Day! In no particular order, kids can . . . 1. Act out ancient history after making a Roman leaf crown {Chestnut Grove Academy} 2. BeKeep Reading