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Food Coloring Experiment – Fireworks in a Jar

This food coloring experiment is a fun way to learn density, dissolving, & diffusion. So simple to set up & it looks like fireworks in a jar!

Cricut Shirt Design – Be Kind – with Heat Transfer Vinyl

This “Be Kind” Cricut shirt design is adorable! The Cricut Joy is so user friendly, follow these simples steps to make shirts in minutes!

Sink or Float Experiment – All About Density!

This sink or float experiment is a great way to demonstrate density. The set up is super adaptable, base it on what you have around the home!

Easy to Make Play Dough – No Cook Recipe

With just a handful of simple ingredients, this easy to make play dough recipe is a fast, no-cook way to make the ultimate sensory base!

Number Recognition Game – Feed Cookie Monster

Make your own Feed the Cookie Monster game. It is super budget friendly and teaches number recognition while strengthening fine motor skills.

Water Activity for Toddlers – Milk Jug Car Wash

Make a car wash water activity for toddlers using a milk jug, plastic cups, and garden hose for a lasting, engaging fun time!

Splatter Paint Art – Fun Painting Idea for Kids!

Splatter paint art is a fun way to express yourself artistically! Here are some tips on making the most of this messy yet awesome activity!

Toothpick Star Experiment – Magic with Water!

This toothpick star science experiment is just like magic! And all you need are a few simple supplies: toothpicks and water!

Oobleck Experiment – Everything You Need to Know!

Oobleck experiments are so easy to set up and are such a great sensory experience! Here’s everything you need to know about it!

DIY Stress Toy – Super Fun Squishy Ball

Does your kiddo love squishy and stretchy toys?! This DIY stress toy is super easy to make and is a budget-friendly way to get out that urge to squish!

Alphabet Learning – DIY Matching Game with Coins

Make alphabet learning fun with this Alphabet Coin game! It’s the perfect way to combine ABC learning with fine motor skills, too!

Elephant Toothpaste for Kids – Super Fun and Foamy

Elephant Toothpaste for kids is a fun experiment with a foamy reaction! Here is everything you need to know to do it yourself!

Shapes Activity for Kids – The Shape Train

This shapes activity for kids is a great way to strengthen shape recognition! Make this puzzle yourself, or download our free printable!

Alphabet Matching Game for the Ice Cream Fan

This alphabet matching game is a fun way to learn uppercase and lowercase letters! It is perfect for the ice cream lover!

DIY Peg Dolls – Colorful Open Ended Toys

DIY peg dolls are surprisingly easy to make! Discover just how simple it is to make this fantastic open ended toy that sparks imaginations!

Pre K Math – Count and Add the Hair Printables

Counting and adding have never been so fun! This Pre K math activity is a great hands on way to learn how to count and do simple addition.

Easy Activity for Toddlers – Paper Tube Pom Pom Run

Are you on the hunt for an easy activity for toddlers? This activity is all about color recognition and strengthening fine motor skills!

Rainbow Science Experiment – Fizzy Frozen Cubes

This rainbow science experiment is a colorful way to explore chemical reactions! Plus, all you need are some common household items!

Bubble Slime – How to Make Slime That Pops!

Bubble slime is slime you can pop! With only just a few ingredients, whipping up a batch is so simple and oh so entertaining to play with!

Earth Day Craft for Kids – Earth Collage

This Earth Day craft for kids is a super fun way to celebrate our planet! Even the youngest of kids can enjoy making this fun collage.

Tracing Activity – Printable Pre-Writing Cards

Here is a fun tracing activity for preschoolers and toddlers! They are easy to print and a great way to prepare young kids for writing!

Fine Motor Skills – Why Are They Important?

What are fine motor skills? In this article you will find out why they are essential and ways we can help strengthen them in young kids!

Dinosaur Activity – Fun Peg-osaurus!

This dinosaur activity using pegs is a fun way to strengthen fine motor skills while learning colors and counting.

Pre-Writing Activity – DIY Tracing Board

This pre-writing activity is a budget friendly way to practice drawing lines. Bonus points for being able to use it over and over again!

Science Experiment with Food – Regrowing Food Scraps

This science experiment with food will teach kids about the plant life cycle, basic gardening skills, and even the scientific method.

Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers – Poke the Porcupine

This fine motor activity for toddlers is a fun way to strengthen pincer grasp, hand eye coordination, and more! Plus, get the free printable!

Fine Motor Skills Development – Fill Up the Bottle

Filling up a recycled bottle with pasta is great for fine motor skills development! Bonus points for adding a color recognition game!

Color Sorting – Paper Clip Sticky Wall

Where color sorting meets fine motor skills! Turn a part of your wall into a place for your toddler to stick and sort colorful paper clips.

Easy Teeth Brushing Activity For Kids

This teeth brushing activity is a fun way to learn the importance of dental hygiene. Plus, grab our free printable for an easy set up!

Toddler Activity – Feed The Bunny

This toddler activity is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills and learn about cause & effect. Plus, it’s a crash course in digestion!

Cutting Practice – Vertical Scissor Skills

Teach your child fine motor skills while strengthening shoulder and arm muscles with this vertical cutting practice activity! Plus, get the free printable!