Let’s go to the pumpkin patch! We’re really into using our small world activities on the light table lately. Since it’s that time of year when we start talking about pumpkins and planning pumpkin patch trips I decided to make this fun pumpkin patch small world for our light table. Pumpkins are also our theme for this month’s Light […]
31 Days of October Crafts & Activities!
31 Days of October Crafts & Activities! I love doing both fall and Halloween activities during the month of October but there are so many great ideas out there on Pinterest that I often feel overwhelmed and end up forgetting half of the activities I find. Plus I end up getting sidetracked, I can spend hours looking […]
12 Fun Fall Crafts for Kids Using Tissue Paper
Are you looking for some fall crafts for kids? Do you have a stockpile of tissue paper on hand? We’ll you’re in luck! I’ve created a round-up of all my favorite fall crafts that use tissue paper! There are so many great fall crafts for kids here. Make sure to bookmark them so you can […]
Mason Jar Fall Luminaries Craft
Love fall? These fall luminaries are sure to bring the best of the fall tree colors into your home! I’m so excited to get back to fall activities and crafts! We decided to kick off the new season by making these fun fall luminaries from mason jars. They were a total experiment but thankfully […]
Counting & Adding Acorns on the Light Table
My daughter has been super interested in simple math games and adding activities lately. She’s counting and adding everything. To encourage her interest in beginning math activities I’ve been trying to give her opportunities to add and count with simple math games. Our Light & Reflections Series is all about fall and back to school this […]
Preschool Counting Practice with Nature
This week we are doing a lot of preschool counting practice with nature. I love fall activities and the kids really enjoy simple, hands-on early math activities so this activity was perfect for us. It’s easy to set up and you only need a few simple things that may already be in your craft closet! […]
Fall Leaf Painting and DIY Leaf Preservation
Who doesn’t love fall leaves? This simple leaf painting activity with our DIY leaf preservation project is sure to keep your little ones entertained. My kids are forever collecting leaves on our walks so we always have a stack of them on the porch or in our nature center at any time. Why not turn them into a simple […]
Pumpkin Pie Scented Playdough
Fall is here! Let’s make some pumpkin pie scented playdough! Have you ever made homemade playdough? I prefer making my own playdough to buying it in-store because I can make larger batches for my daycare kids. I also can customize our homemade playdough and add scents or make fun colors! This pumpkin pie scented playdough […]
Fall Fabric Sensory Bin for Infants
Need a simple sensory bin for infants? This fall fabric sensory bin for infants is perfect for little ones that want to explore with hands, eyes, and mouths. It’s super simple to throw to together but providers lots of exploration for little hands! While my preschooler and toddlers are off playing with fall themed light […]