Help kids regulate their emotions and build fine motor skills with this no-cook Calm Down Dough recipe! With school back in session, one of the greatest lessons we can teach our kids is how to regulate their emotions. That’s where the magic of “Calm Down Dough” comes into play. Squeezing, rolling, and shaping play dough… Continue reading Calm Down Dough
Tag: preschool
Cardboard Acorns
This cardboard acorn craft for kids is simple and sustainably-made! Why did we make these cardboard acorns? Well, we have been finding hundreds-upon-hundreds of acorns on our nature walks lately. Which made my son want to make some sort of acorn craft. And acorns are arguably the CUTEST of tree seeds. Here’s how we made… Continue reading Cardboard Acorns
Symmetrical Butterfly Paintings for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide
This easy painting project for kids teaches the concept of symmetry and introduces the anatomy of butterflies! Here’s a captivating technique that can turn a simple piece of paper into a canvas of wonder—symmetrical butterfly paintings. This art project for kids involves folding, painting, and unfolding to reveal a symmetrical painting of a butterfly. Plus,… Continue reading Symmetrical Butterfly Paintings for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide
Name Wands: the Ultimate Name Recognition Craft
These name wands are the perfect craft to build name recognition and develop threading skills! If you are anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for engaging hands-on activities that take learning to the next level. Worksheets are great and all, but sometimes you just need something a little bit more tactile. Especially in… Continue reading Name Wands: the Ultimate Name Recognition Craft