Extend your child’s favourite books with Dr Suess pre-writing activities for kindergarten children. Learning to write is a magical place! And what better way to begin this big adventure than with the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss? With his colorful characters, silly rhymes, and playful stories, Dr. Seuss captures the imagination of young learners like…
I have gathered a treasure trove of 185 splendid non-food sensory table material ideas to inspire your next play session. Sensory play is an incredible way to engage children’s curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills while helping them explore the world around them. Sensory tables, in particular, offer a hands-on approach to stimulating a child’s senses,…
In this article, we are going to discuss how to turn some empty formula tins into a fun posting activity for your toddler by teaming them with magnetic tiles. Keeping toddlers entertained and engaged while supporting their development doesn’t have to involve expensive toys or elaborate setups. Sometimes, the simplest DIY activities can spark joy…
Learn about fine motor skills for four-year-olds and ways you can support your child’s development through play. Fine motor skills are foundational skills that are vital for so many life skills. In a world with many advancements, it is unfortunate that many children are entering formal schooling without these vital skills. So buckle up and…
Understanding the differences between these fine motor skills and gross motor skills is essential for fostering a child’s physical development and enhancing their confidence as they navigate their environment. As toddlers embark on their journey of exploration and discovery, they engage in a myriad of activities that contribute to their overall development. Among the most…
Writing is a fundamental skill that serves as a building block for literacy and communication. It begins long before children pick up a pencil. In preschool, children embark on an exciting journey into the world of writing. A place where they explore letters, sounds, and the joy of expression. At this stage, writing is not…
Threading onto natural branches is a great sensory activity for your toddler. Loads of incidental learning and developing vital skills. All with some natural branches! Threading with Natural Branches I discovered a gem of an activity that perfectly blends learning and nature. Threading wooden rings onto natural branches not only engaged my little one but…
Scoop and transfer activities have been a favourite go to in our play room for years and for good reason. Within. minutes a simple and engaging sensory activity can be set up and ready to play. These invitations to play always inspire creativity and allow for developing so many vital skills! Scoop and Transfer Activities…
This cotton ball fish activity is a great way to fill a spare half hour using resources that you likely have at home already. It is a perfect activity that proves simple can be the most engaging. All three of my kids have loved this easy set up fine motor activity. They love using the…
Be inspired to make play dough robots using recycled electronic parts from old controllers in this fun fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. There is something fascinating about discovering the circuits, wires and springs inside old electronics. Using grown up tools such as a screwdriver (with proper adult supervision) adds an extra element of…
