Pumpkin Pie Play Dough recipe

It's my favorite time of year and I am craving all the crafts! Louie and I tried the Pumpkin Pie Play Dough recipe from Structured Fun in Sped. It was a hit! We only needed THREE ingredients and it was easy peasy for our first time making homemade play dough! You can download this free visual printable …

Making pizza with toddlers

Doing any kind of cooking in the kitchen with a toddler might sound daunting but if you take a few steps to prepare ahead of time it is so fun to see those little faces light up as they build self confidence! Before I even invite Louie to help me in the kitchen, I set …

Foam bubble recipe for play!

Yesterday was a rough day! Louie has been getting over an ear infection and a cold so it was a "cancel everything and stay home kind of day." I decided to make foam bubbles with Louie in hopes it would help him feel a bit better. I am so glad we did because he really …

Easy Toddler Easter Egg Dye!

I saw this simple egg dying project during one of my preschool visits. It's really great for all ages! Materials: Eggs Vinegar Gel food coloring Cool whip Pan Directions: Boil eggs. Let eggs cool in a bowl with vinegar for about 10 minutes (helps color stick). In the pan, mix the cool whip with the …

Easy Snow day toddler activities!

Here in NC, schools have been closed for two days because of snow! Don't worry, I'm all stocked with bread, milk, wine, and plenty of snacks that are surely not a part of the eating habits I'm trying to instill this new year! Oh well, it's all about balance, amirite?! Being stuck inside means I get …

Snow sensory table

We played in the snow yesterday, however, it was a bit of a challenge since the snow was falling in our faces. It was absolutely beautiful but we played in it for just a bit. We got over 8 inches of snow which rarely happens here in NC!   Today, we decided to stay in and …

Snow Ice Cream!

We didn't get a chance to make this ice cream yesterday when it first snowed, so it was a bit slush today since it has started to melt (womp, womp). So forgive my final product pictures, they don't do the ice cream justice. It tasted great and I don't think my toddler even noticed that …

Snowflake painting

Materials: Foam snowflake (you can cut one out from paper too!) Non- toxic blue paint small cup (for paint) Paintbrush (or fingers) Smock Craft paper/newspaper to protect your table from the paint. tape (to tape craft paper to table) Have everything prepared before you invite your child to paint. Preparation is key.  Tape the craft paper …

Ice tray “snowballs”

I put this activity together with items we already had in our home (I keep a stock of those trays from the dollar tree). I thought it was a perfect activity while we wait for the snow to arrive in NC. It's a great fine motor activity and also helps children develop order, concentration, coordination, independence, …

Helping your child learn to express their emotions

As adults, we often forget that children don't naturally know how to express their emotions. Why is this important? When your child can identify emotions, they are more likely to be empathetic towards others, have self awareness, and manage their emotions in an appropriate expressive way. These are skills that are so important to instill …