Ride and Play Scooter Activity
When M and M were younger I loved creating pretend play areas for them. Taking the pretend play outside was always a special treat! I'll admit that stretching my creative muscle in that way is Read More ...
Kids Activities | Add Learning to Play
Kids activities are a great way to connect with your kids. They help you get to know what your little one likes to do, how they play and what they are learning about the world.
The very best activities for kids are the ones that start out as your plan and become their plan.
Here are some tips for letting the kids take over:
- Go into the activity with an open mind. Set up the experience but listen and tweak as you see and hear how your kid responds.
- Spend only the amount of time and effort YOU want to. If you like the prep, you won't really care if the activity flops.
- Be willing to abandon any activity (but don't be afraid to try it again later.)
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Have fun playing (and connecting)!
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Easy Easter Egg Craft for Preschool and Toddlers
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Number Recognition Activity – Counting Cereal
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Easy Snowy Winter Craft for Kids of All Ages
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Football Math for Game Day
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Easy (and adjustable) LEGO Display Shelves
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9 Not Too Scary Halloween Books for Kids
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Spelling Words Activity: Spider web search
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6 Simple Button Activities for Kids
Sure, teaching a toddler or preschooler how to button clothing is an important life skill, but at our house buttons are also used for so much more! I've put together a list of button activities for Read More ...