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Last week we hosted a virtual luau for Alex’s class “end of the year” party and it was a lot of fun. It was also a super easy luau that the kids loved! How we prepped: I put together a bag of luau supplies for each kid in a large ziplock and left on my front porch for ...
39 Edible Sensory Play Ideas for Little Ones It’s hard when you have older kids around that want to play with little things, such as the Lego craze we’re on right now in our house. Louis kind of gets left out of a lot of things simply because he wants to explore everything with ...
We all know that young kids learn best by digging their hands in and playing! Thesemessy play ideasare the perfect way to keep kids busy and exploring their senses at the same time. These ideas offer safe, and fun messy sensory play experiences for toddlers and preschoolers, both indoors an...
Here are five ways for kids to engage in mud play: Take a look: MoreMessy Play Recipeshere. Mud Kitchen Creations: Set up a mud kitchen outdoors with various kitchen utensils, pots, pans, and containers. Encourage children to pretend they are chefs and use the mud to cook up imaginative...
” The instructor will shout out different instructions to the children, such as “shoulder to shoulder,”“back to back” and “elbow to elbow.” After five or six instructions, the teacher will shout for the kids to change. Students will then quickly find a new partner and the teacher ...
Older kids can also be a part of the game as customers at the restaurant. Assigning roles forthis gameis a good idea. One kid can play the role of the chef while the other can be the server. Kids can take turns pretending to be chef and servers. ...
A sandbox is a shallow container filled with sand, often found in backyards, playgrounds, or schoolyards. Sandboxes and sandpits are amazing outdoor play areas or spaces for kids to engage in sensory and imaginative play. They are also useful for developing hand-eye coordination, increasing fo...
I know this aspect of messy play is what often turns adults off of the idea. But it doesn’t have to be scary, I promise! Here are a few tips for making clean-up easier: Get the kids involved! Make the clean-up process silly and fun so the children get into it. Teach them how...
Watch your child play a sport, or take them to see a friend's game. Indoor Activities for Kids If the weather isn't right for outdoor activities, try these ideas for creative indoor options. Bake brownies or cupcakes together. Build animal families out of homemade playdough. ...