Celebrating Dr. Seuss: Engaging Kindergarten Pre-Writing Activities
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss: Engaging Kindergarten Pre-Writing Activities

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…

Unlock the Wonders: 186 Splendid Non-food Sensory Play Table Material Ideas
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Unlock the Wonders: 186 Splendid Non-food Sensory Play Table Material Ideas

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,…

DIY Toddler Posting Activity with Repurposed Formula Tins and Magnetic Tiles
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DIY Toddler Posting Activity with Repurposed Formula Tins and Magnetic Tiles

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…

Nurturing Tiny Fingers: Boosting Fine Motor Skills at 4
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Nurturing Tiny Fingers: Boosting Fine Motor Skills at 4

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…

Mastering Movement: the Dance of Fine Motor Skills Vs. Gross Motor Skills
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Mastering Movement: the Dance of Fine Motor Skills Vs. Gross Motor Skills

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…

Sensory Scooping: Ultimate Toddler Play Guide
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Sensory Scooping: Ultimate Toddler Play Guide

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…

Splashing Fun: Cotton Ball Fish Activity for Toddlers
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Splashing Fun: Cotton Ball Fish Activity for Toddlers

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…

Sail Away: a Guide to Boats in Jelly Messy Play for Toddlers
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Sail Away: a Guide to Boats in Jelly Messy Play for Toddlers

What better way to get curious toddler hands exploring than a sensory play tray filled with boats in jelly! Better yet, we found an even more cost effective way to make jelly play, meaning more jelly for bigger play! We then teamed up our jelly with some boats to inspire magical spark in Mr 3s…

Fun with Concrete Oobleck: Construction Play for Toddlers
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Fun with Concrete Oobleck: Construction Play for Toddlers

Level up your oobleck fun with this concrete oobleck construction truck sensory play activity for your truck loving toddler. We have made oobleck countless times over the years. Every single time, oobleck ticks the boxes and the kids love it. This time, I really wanted to follow Mr 3s current passion for all things construction…

Rolling into Fun: Apple Activities for Young Learners
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Rolling into Fun: Apple Activities for Young Learners

Have fun exploring cause and effect with your toddler, rolling apples. Yup, apples. The first time we tried this activity was years ago and it was as much a hit then as it is now. The kids love it! The apples roll in unpredictable ways and there is something captivating watching them roll down the…