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Category Archives for Activities

Washi Tape Activity Track

Today was one of the coldest days of the year! When I woke up this morning it was 12°F, so I knew I needed to come up with some entertaining indoor activities for the afternoon. Creating a washi tape track is such a simple activity that can have a million different variations, depending on the age […]

Cookie Cutter Play Dough Activity

What child doesn’t love playing with play dough? There’s a reason it’s been such a popular toy for so many years. Not only is play dough excellent for encouraging imaginary play, but it also helps improve fine motor development too. When those tiny hands squash, roll, flatten, chop, poke, and stack the dough, they are […]

How to Involve Your Kids in the Kitchen

I’ve always loved to cook. Cooking is an outlet I use to relax and express my creativity. You can regularly find me watching the Food Network any time my TV is on. I mean, what’s better than a Chopped or Chopped Jr. marathon on a lazy Sunday? Since I love cooking, we usually eat home cooked […]

Sensory Leaf Pile Play

One perfect fall afternoon, I took Taylor to the playground to run around and play. However, much to my surprise, she wasn’t interested in playing on the playground at all that day, which is rare for her! She kept gravitating toward this pile of leaves in the very corner of the fence. She thought it […]

Pasta Transfer Sensory Activity

I love activities that require materials you already have in your home. In fact, most of the activities I plan to share do not require purchasing extra “stuff.” Often, there’s no need to buy more stuff that will ultimately clutter your home, when most children are perfectly content playing with and exploring common household objects. […]