Growing up in Florida I was never exposed to the extreme bone chilling winters that we have experienced living in Iowa the past few years. continue reading...
FREE Printable Winter Math Game – Roll a Reindeer Sensory Activity
Below is our FREE printable winter math game - "Roll a Reindeer" - that also doubles as a sensory activity for kids! Winter is such a fun time of year! continue reading...
Free Printable Christmas Play Dough Sensory Mats
Now that I have a preschooler at home again our family has renewed their love for play dough! My (FREE!) Dinosaur Play Dough Mats and Apple Play Dough Mats continue reading...
Christmas Elf Brown Paper Bag Craft for Kids
There are SO many festive craft ideas for toddlers and preschool age kids and I just LOVE these adorable Christmas elf ideas! Especially if you are doing continue reading...
A Harry Potter Holiday House – Grand Tour + DIY Tutorials for Christmas
You may remember my post about our non-traditional holiday tradition and this year that means our entire house turned into the magical world of Harry continue reading...
Christmas Elf Paper Plate Craft for Kids
Whether you love watching Buddy the Elf or celebrate Elf on the Shelf, this Christmas Elf paper plate craft for kids is the perfect Christmas activity for continue reading...
Winter Roll a Snowman Printable Play Dough Mat Game
We're big fans of printable play dough mat games here for preschool and kindergarten ages because it's great for fine motor skills, early math skills AND continue reading...
Penguin Themed Winter STEM Activities for Kids
Winter lessons with penguins are a lot of fun and can be used almost half of the year if you live in a colder climate! From science lessons to arts and continue reading...
FREE Gingerbread Printable Preschool Worksheet Set
This FREE Gingerbread printable preschool worksheet set is geared towards ages 3-6ish and includes 5 pages of fun! This makes a great addition on to continue reading...
Symmetrical Snowflake Craft Stick Magnetic Activity + Printables
This winter lesson plan uses math skills to build a symmetrical snowflake craft stick magnetic activity PLUS we have FREE printable snowflake winter themed continue reading...
How to Make Peppermint Bath Salts Recipe – DIY Gift Idea
I LOVE making DIY gift ideas - especially when my kids can help too! Every year we make different gifts for my kid's teachers, and this Peppermint Bath continue reading...
FREE Penguin Printable Advent Calendar: Kid’s Countdown to Christmas
Our FREE Penguin printable advent calendar is a GREAT winter countdown no matter what you celebrate! Just print, laminate and tape or velcro the penguins continue reading...
FREE Gingerbread Printable Holiday Friends Preschool Craft
Some of my favorite holiday activities is crafting with preschoolers and this Gingerbread Friends craft is awesome not only for teaching about continue reading...
Make Your Own Snowman Wine Cork Winter Craft Tutorial
I have desperately needed a break from blogging and working online since the holidays hit so we have been busy crafting, baking, and galavanting around the continue reading...
Soft Snowy Snowman Sensory Bin Idea for Preschool Pretend Play
This snowman sensory bin is another awesome Dollar Tree shopping trip haul that I grabbed most of my supplies for! You can order supplies for your continue reading...
Invitation to Decorate a Christmas Tree Activity for Kids
I received some craft supplies to feature below. When it starts getting cold outdoors I try and ramp up my indoor crafts and activities to keep the kids continue reading...
17 Cute Penguin Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make
Penguins is one of my favorite winter learning themes and I know they are popular with many of you too! When do you usually do your penguin lessons at continue reading...
Cooperative Learning STEM Activity: Build a Fort Around a Penguin
Brrrrrr - shake off your tail feathers and let's learn about penguins in this cooperative learning exercise! Penguins are a popular winter theme because continue reading...
How to Make Kid’s Snow Painting Art Recipe – Winter Sensory Play
My kids LOVE playing in the snow but when we add color to all that beautiful white ice outside it really adds a creative element to their sensory play! continue reading...
Make Your Own Winter Penguin Wine Cork Craft Tutorial
If you loved our Snowman Wine Cork craft you'll love this Penguin Wine Cork craft tutorial! It's a perfect craft for your classroom winter penguin lessons! continue reading...