I really do enjoy crafting with my kids. I know some people get anxiety at the thought of kids with craft supplies, but we all enjoy it so much. I enjoy watching them use their creativity and see what they can create. This Pumpkin Fine Motor Craft for kids is one that could be fun…
My kids have always loved playing with LEGO bricks. If you would like proof, just look for tiny pieces under their beds or hidden between couch cushions in the living room. These tiny building bricks are more than just an obstacle you don’t want to step on. Are LEGO good for fine motor skills? Yes,…
Learning the alphabet can be a challenge when you are a preschooler and most of the time preschoolers lack the fine motor skills to be able to write ‘regular’ sized letters on a piece of paper. That is why it is so important to give them multi-sensory ways to explore the alphabet without the added…
This year for our Thanksgiving themed activities let’s ditch the Pilgrim costumes and experience some preschool, hands on math activities. Your little turkeys will be racing through their pumpkin pie to play the Thanksgiving Turkey Roll and Count game. This great counting game for kids also goes great with our turkey unit study activities as…
This turkey activity was so simple and easy to put together that I almost feel bad for making an entire post out of it. It took me much less than 5 minutes to put together even though I walked up and down the stairs twice in the process because I kept forgetting things for my…
Have you made any projects with black glue? We had so much fun with our black glue acorn craft that we decided to create some more easy crafts! Black glue is such a fun material to work with, because it makes basic crafts pop, and it’s a fun way to teach kids control when completing…
Salt painting is not only a fun craft, but it also is a wonderful fine motor activity for kids just learning how to write and hold a pencil. The trick to making this activity work is to use coarse salt, cardstock paper, and to use gentle, controlled movements. Don’t be surprised if your kiddos make…
Turkey crafts abound during November, but this one is a pretty fun twist on a classic turkey craft. This activity mixes puppets, hand prints, and turkeys together to create an adorable craft that kids can both display at home and play with. This handprint turkey paper craft is super simple, so it won’t take long…
Exploring pumpkins is so much fun. Of course, I may want the kids to explore the insides of the pumpkins just so that I can have the seeds to roast for a snack…. But whatever my motivation, my kids always love playing with their food. Wait, did I say that out loud??? These super fun…
Hello fall and hello pumpkin season. If you’re as big of a pumpkin fan as I am, you’ll love doing this fun pumpkin counting activity with your kids. For this activity, kids will be counting the seeds in a pumpkin. But, you don’t need a real pumpkin to try this activity! We used yellow pom…
Even if you aren’t ready for pumpkin spice, these free printable pumpkin counting grid games for preschool are a fun way to bring the fall season into your learning time. They pair up perfectly with our other pumpkin themed activities to make a great pumpkin unit this fall with your kids. There are so many…
Whether it is a funny story involving a turkey or a factual book about the Mayflower, there are so many different part of Thanksgiving that can be interesting and educational for kids! These colorful and fun Thanksgiving Books are great to help children get into the season of giving thanks. 25 Thanksgiving Books for Kids…
