Looking for a way to build your child’s gross motor skills and creativity – all while having fun? What if I told you these games are also a great sensory system workout? Sound good? Then you have to check out these awesomely fun couch cushion games that I discovered in a fantastic new book all about…
DIY Toys
How to Make Easy Halloween I Spy Bottles for Creepy Fun!
I can’t wait to share this fun spooktacular idea for Halloween I Spy Bottles! With a few ingredients from the kitchen and a small collection of small “Halloween-y” toys – you can make a fun game for the kiddos that is perfect entertainment for times when you’re on the phone, or in the car on the…
How to Make Exciting Phonics Discovery Dishes
I can’t wait to share this fun learning idea that I stumbled upon this week. While cleaning out my always over-crammed craft and storage room, I found some unused petri dishes from high school (I never throw something out if I think it can be used for arts or crafts!), and I got a brainstorm!…
Encourage Your Inventor with Creative Pool Noodle STEAM Fun
For at least a year now, every time I walked by the pool noodles in the dollar store, I would glance over and try to think about how I could use them for some hands-on play and fun (other than the obvious – we don’t have a backyard pool after all!). I finally came up…
How to Make a Magnifying Glass for Outdoor Exploration
I just love stumbling upon really simple ideas that stimulate hands-on exploration, learning and play! Today’s post is one of those projects that takes literally 1 minute to make, and can lead to hours of entertainment. Read on to find out how to make a magnifying glass with only a jar and water – and…