Preschoolers Archives - Page 4 of 12

5 Superhero Crafts for Kids

March 30, 2020

Looking for ways to entertain your superhero loving kids? These 5 easy superhero crafts are a lot of fun! Easy Superhero Crafts for Kids 1. Superhero Shield (This one is well-used & well-loved!) Directions: Paint a paper plate black. Let dry. Add superhero stickers. On the back, use packaging tape to glue a paper handle on made out of… Read More

Rainy Day Paper Plate Umbrella Craft

March 22, 2020

By: Courtney Byrne Rain, rain go away. Come again another day… There is WAY too much rain in the forecast this week. This is a little rainy day paper plate umbrella craft that we made last year. I brought the idea back out as it’s was easy, fun and then of course the boys like to play with the umbrellas…. Read More

Easy Science for Kids: A Rainbow Eruption

March 21, 2020

My kids love doing science experiments. They don’t do anything fancy: some of their “experiments” are mixtures of dirt water and sticks in the backyard. I realized years ago that you can use the good old baking soda and vinegar “eruption” to make a variety of fun experiments. We have built a clay volcano and let it erupt, we made… Read More

Stuck at Home? Activities, Free Printables & More

March 17, 2020

I’m on day 5 of being stuck at home with all the kids and also on day 5 home from the hospital with a new baby. So, if anyone appreciates some easy ways to entertain kids, get school work done and try not to go crazy… I’m your gal. Today I’ve got a VERY simple list of easy activities, free… Read More

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

January 30, 2020

Who else is ready for spring and days back outdoors? Like most years since having kids: January already feels like it’s been about 75 days… While i’ve noticed that my boys have zero interest in sitting still to color and draw, they will sit at the table if there are scissors, tape, glue and any kind of stick (popsicle sticks… Read More

3 Very Easy Hair Styles for Girls

December 28, 2019

Updating this post with MORE Very Easy Hair Styles for Girls! For more “little kid” hairstyles, scroll down to the original 3 styles in the post. 1. Hair Tie Faux French Braid If you can’t do a french braid (and most moms can’t, so don’t worry) try this style. From the front and even from the back, this… Read More

Super Simple Halloween Sensory Bin

October 28, 2019

I used to do more Halloween crafts when my 2 girls were little. As much as my boys do enjoy some arts & crafts, they really like building, digging and exploring more than sitting still. If I do want them to sit for a while in one place, one thing they do enjoy is a sensory bin activity. I did… Read More

Little Passports: Unique Gift for Kids that Love Science and Travel

September 6, 2019

This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. By: Courtney Byrne Two things that are tricky: finding educational toys and activities that the kids want to do and finding new and unique gifts to give. This summer we spent a lot of time with Little Passports and I’m happy to say they… Read More

10 Easy Ways to Incorporate STEM this Summer

July 19, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Schools out for the summer (or almost out in our case!). Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the pool and playing outdoors. We always try and read a lot in the summer to keep in the learning groove. We participate in our town’s library summer reading program which has a fun carnival to participate in if… Read More

How to Make Straw Rockets

July 17, 2019

Today I’m sharing one of our favorite simple STEM activities: easy straw rockets. These are really fun! These are great for all ages. Little kids think it’s a blast to see the rocket shoot off the end of the straw. Bigger kids can spend time “designing” and coloring the paper rocket for the end and can also learn more about… Read More