Dice games always seem to be a hit with kiddos, no matter their age. Add in some play dough and flowers, and this spring math game for kids is sure to a crowd pleaser. Originally a contributor post for B-Inspired Mama A colorful math game for kids to welcome spring Materials Terra cotta pots PlayKeep Reading
50 Beautiful Spring Art Projects for Kids
Are you and the kiddos looking forward to spring like we are? To get into gear for the change in season, I’ve gathered a collection of gorgeous spring art projects for kids. I’ve divided the arts and crafts into categories that make me think of spring – rainbows, flowers, insects and birds, Easter, and just-plain-colorful. rainbow-themedKeep Reading
Simple Spring Activities for Kids to Enjoy
Spring has finally graced us with its presence, bringing with it some beautiful warmer weather! While I’m a big fan of winter, I love seeing the longer, sunnier spring days arrive. When Mott’s® approached me to share some family fun ideas, I knew I wanted to focus on some “old school” spring activities for kids. 10 old school springKeep Reading
Rainy Day Activities during Spring Break
Spring Break always makes me think of sunny days, warmer weather, and being outside. The kiddo and I have some big plans for our break – mostly involving bike riding and goofing off out in the sun. But what to do if a big old storm cloud decides to visit? That’s where these rainy day activitiesKeep Reading
Spring Crafts for Preschoolers | Blooming Trees
This week’s Share It Saturday features were inspired by Hands-On: As We Grow’s spring tree craft! Her kiddos practiced important fine motor skills, created a pretty bit of art, and (most importantly) had fun along the way. Along that vein, here are 10 spring crafts for preschoolers that focus on creating blooming trees! bloom-filled springKeep Reading
Scented Water Sensory Bin for Spring
Oh how I love simple learning activities in my preschool classroom! I can set them up with little or no fuss, but they’re still fun and meaningful for the kiddos. Here’s a recent spring-scented sensory bin my preschoolers enjoyed! sensory bin brings spring scents into play Back in September, the students had a blast withKeep Reading
Scented Shaving Cream Art for Spring
Today I’m joining up with All Things Kids’ Spring Sensory Play Date. There are six fun ideas to try out from Fun-A-Day, Sugar Aunts, Crayon Box Chronicles, All Done Monkey, Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails, and House of Burke. Below is a link up for even more sensory play for spring. My class createdKeep Reading
Fine Motor Development with a Spring Threading Activity
Welcome back to the last of our Spring Play Days! I’ve had fun sharing spring-themed activities with Fantastic Fun and Learning, Nothing if Not Intentional, Twodaloo, and Buggy and Buddy this week. Hopefully these ideas can tide us all over until spring finally arrives! Previous Spring Play Days included “stained glass” window art and aKeep Reading
Tissue Paper Stained Glass for Spring – Done 2 Ways
Welcome to the first installment of Spring Play Days! I’m partnering up with the lovely ladies of Fantastic Fun and Learning, Nothing if Not Intentional, Buggy and Buddy, and Twodaloo to share spring-themed activities for the kiddos. We’ll each be sharing three spring posts this week, for a total of 15 spring play ideas forKeep Reading
