We love a good science experiment for kids around here, and we love water. Today, we’re sharing some fun involving both! This super simple experiment focuses on teaching the concept of water displacement. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s SCIENCE FOR KIDDOS Pinterest board? easy and fun science experiment for kids MaterialsSmall jars or cupsWaterGlass jewels (orKeep Reading
Glowing Galaxy Water Bin | A Fun Space Activity
The preschool kiddos have been enjoying a space theme recently. Oh, who am I kidding? I’ve been enjoying it just as much! We just tried out a super fun water-based space activity, and it was a HIT (as was turning the lights on and off to observe the glow)! The children originally called it TheKeep Reading
Simple Pond Sensory Play Idea
Looking for an easy-peasy pond sensory play idea? Well look no further . . . we’ve got you covered! 🙂 Our pond sensory bin came about when Engineer (who’s almost 8) and one of my pre-k kiddos (who’s 4) put their heads together. I love that the bin is child-made using materials we have inKeep Reading
14 Scented Water Activities for Kids
It’s no surprise to regular readers that the kiddos and I love scented sensory activities! Today I’m sharing scented water activities for kids to play and learn with. This post is part of All Things Kids’ Learning with Water Play blog hop today. Be sure to check out what the others are sharing today! scentedKeep 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! Related: Simple Sensory Activities sensory bin brings spring scents into play Back in September, the studentsKeep Reading
Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table – Apple Scented Water
The kids loved this easy apple sensory table during a recent preschool apple theme. I love how engaged they were, as well as the literacy component we added to the mix. A deliciously scented apple sensory table for kids Yes, I am still on my apple-theme kick! 🙂 We’ve been learning about apples since theKeep Reading
Frozen Jewels {A Skylanders Party Game}
Engineer recently turned 6 and really wanted a Skylander birthday party. Keep in mind, this is a very new obsession interest of his, which means I knew hardly anything about it! While I was “researching” some ideas for his party, I came across a variety of Skylanders party games and birthday ideas. One of myKeep Reading
Water Versus Oil {A Sensory Play Experiment}
This little activity was created on the fly with my babysitting kiddos. Frat Boy was down for a nap, while Girly Girl, Determined Diva, Little Hurricane, and Captain America were itching for something different. That’s how this sensory play experiment came into play! Determined Diva wasn’t interested in playing with any of her baby toys,Keep Reading
PVC Pipe Physics for Kids
This afternoon, Engineer and Snoopy were focused on a very important construction project on the back deck. They brought some of Engineer’s PVC pipes over to the water table to see what they could make. I had an absolute blast watching them build and rebuild the pipes, test them out, and giggle before starting again.Keep Reading
Water Fun for Kids: Workin’ at the Car Wash
When you mix kids with water, you usually end up with a fun time. Add to that some soap, sponges, bikes, and a dirty minivan, and you have tons of water fun for kids! At a recent summer camp, we set up a car wash for the kiddos! Needless to say, hours of fun ensued.Keep Reading