There are an overwhelming number of toys and products for children of all ages, especially preschool age. Of course, most parents have neither the space nor the budget to buy all the latest products. So, we have come up with this list of five kinds of toys that every child should own. These are core products that will encourage imagination, have educational benefits, and inspire … [Read more...]
Colorful Lego Printing Art
Many kids love to paint and if you give them different tools to paint with, they usually love it even more! My own son loves painting with Lego. It combines two of his favorite things: colorful paint and Lego. We recently painted with Lego to create colorful Lego printing art, and it turned out beautifully! Kids will love this idea for another fun way to play with Lego! Lego Printing … [Read more...]
Zoo Animal Movement Cards
Preschoolers love the zoo and all the animals in it! These Zoo Animal Movement Cards can be added to any collection of fun zoo activities for preschoolers. These are perfect for getting your preschool child or students moving and exercising. Just like their favorite animals at the zoo! Zoo Activities for Preschoolers These Zoo Animal Movement Cards give your preschooler the chance to move … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Dough
When my little one is home with me all summer, we are always looking for fun and different things to do during the day! Sometimes, the pool, toys, and TV get boring after a while. I love providing sensory experiences for him that are fun, exciting, and encourage his imagination. One day we decided to experiment to see if we could create a cold playdoh experience, that resembled ice cream. And … [Read more...]
The World of Imagination Play
Young children learn by imagining and acting. They may pretend to be Mommy talking on her cell phone, they make their Lego figures visit the land of dinosaurs, or they may even crawl around the house on all fours pretending to be a puppy. These are just a few of the millions of ways that children use role play to act out experiences they may have had, or they may have interest in. The benefits … [Read more...]