We know that for children play is not just a way to spend time and have fun – it’s an important purpose in cognitive development. Research shows that children learn best when they are active and engaged, and it’s been found to improve a number of critical skills like language, creativity, problem-solving, math, social skills,… Read more »
DIY Pasta And Meatballs For Pretend Play
Quite pasta-bly our favorite food craft ever, we’re keeping it classic with pasta and meatballs – or vegan alternative, of course! This super cool craft project is fun to make and even more fun to play pretend-restaurant with. Scroll down to see the fun games you can play together. Note: this craft is for play… Read more »
Easter Egg Decorating Activity
It’s almost Easter! Do you enjoy decorating eggs with your family or classroom? What about an Easter egg hunt outside or around the house? With a super simple recipe, this traditional activity will feel fresh, festive, and fun. Okay, Easter bunnies. Let’s “hop” to it! Things you’ll need Eggs (white shells work best) Water White… Read more »
Super Simple Sock Puppet
We’re making sock puppets! Puppets are a great way to communicate with little ones – they often can get a message across to kids much more effectively than us grown ups. And they are super cute! We made a bunch of fun sock puppets to play with and we’ll take you through the steps of… Read more »
Spring Chick Craft
Spring has sprung, and speaking of spring, these chicks are ready to “spring” into action! We think these adorable jumping chicks are the perfect kids craft for spring. They’re fun to make on a rainy day, and even more fun to play with once assembled. Because we love it so much, we have other versions… Read more »
NEW ALBUM: As Quiet As A Mouse & More Kids Songs
Listen This 10 song album represents what we do best: preschool songs for popular teaching themes. Every song works in the classroom or homeschool, and covers topics like numbers, hand washing, saying thank you, pretend and play songs and lots more. You can get As Quiet As A Mouse & More Kids Songs on iTunes,… Read more »
Fruit Fun Crafty Play Set
Are you hungry? Yes, I am! This crafty fruit play set may look good enough to eat but it’s made with paper and glue and you can definitely make it at home! It’s perfect for following along with the fun Super Simple Song, Are You Hungry? In the song we sing about the fruits apples,… Read more »
Toothbrushing Activity: Banish The Germs
Brushing our teeth is an important thing to do in order to keep our mouths clean! When we brush our teeth we are brushing away all the dirt and germs we don’t want, so our teeth stay clean and white. Professionals recommend that children (and adults) brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day,… Read more »
Hand Washing Sensory Bag
Staying clean is made more fun with a DIY sensory bag to teach young learners about hand washing! If you’re searching for hand washing-related activities, look no further. This one is easy to make and fun to play with. Push the pom poms away with your fingers, a small nail brush, or a bar of… Read more »
Noodle & Pals Spinners
If you’re happy and you know it, make some DIY paper spinners for playtime! These Noodle & Pals spinners are pretty speedy to assemble, and they’re sure to inspire super simple fun at home or in the classroom, too. You can spin them at the same time to see who’s spinner spins the longest, or… Read more »
