I’m really excited for today’s invitation to paint with Fall spices and sprinkles. C’s been gravitating towards more open-ended play lately. I’ve been setting-up simple invitations to play that allow him to explore materials freely with no expectations or direction. Continue reading
Age 3+
Let’s get creative today! Dig into your recycled box, grab those old coffee cans, cardboard boxes, marbles, golf balls, or anything that rolls, and let’s paint! Preschoolers will discover abstract art with this simple, fun craft. Continue reading
There’s nothing that will excite a budding biologist, botanist, or ecologist more than a nature walk. You can observe birds, hunt for worms, squirrels, collect nuts, pinecones (Cayden loves these), and rocks! Bring a bucket and the kids can collect specimens like leaves, seeds, flowers, or bugs. Bring a magnifying glass so the kids can study nature and all their collected treasures up close, or spy ladybugs, or raindrops, and see the world in a new way. Encourage identification skills by having the kids find different types of leaves or flowers native to your area. (Look for regional field guides on enature or do an internet search for the “native plants” of your state.) Have fun exploring nature trackers!
Tip: Bring your colored egg carton from the previous craft to collect things that match your colors (shhh, great sensory, plus color matching – 2 x bonus, yay!)
Things to bring:
Fun extras: (Dollar Tree has a bug net and canister, magnifying glass, 1.00 each)
Let’s explore the wonders of making watercolors, Kool-Aid style! This may just be the world’s easiest recipe for paint. The aromatic punch of their tutti-fruity scents are a great sensory experience — especially in the morning! Continue reading
Good morning! Let’s make an eye-catching sun catcher brightens any window and makes a great science and art experiment. I spotted this fantastic experiment on Education.com. Continue reading
Have you ever tried to dye pasta? It’s super simple and uses just a few basic household items! This recipe is per (1) 1 lb. box of pasta! We did 3 boxes total. Continue reading