This Paper Bag Haircuts Activity is a fun way to use up those paper bags you bring from the grocery store! I love using materials I have on hand. Whether it’s a paper roll, cardboard or egg cartons, I’m always thinking of creative ways to use it up. It saves time, money and any other hassle you might stumble upon with… Read More
Do you save egg cartons? This Egg Carton Wildflower Garden is a fun recycled activity you have to try! To prep for this activity, you’ll need only 3 materials; an egg carton, a screw driver and a permanent marker…that’s it! Who doesn’t love a quick and easy activity that will have kids explore the outdoors while improving fine and gross motor… Read More
This Pom-pom Sensory Bin is one of the easiest sensory bins you can set up! All you need is just a few of the most simple materials (most of which you probably have at home) and you have a fun, creative play activity that will keep your child occupied, independent and happy. You can personalize this bin in any way you… Read More
This Butterfly Scissor Skills Activity is very easy to set up requiring minimal materials and is super fun for the little ones! Kids can practice scissor skills, hand-eye coordination as well as fine motor skills all in one activity. Toddlers and preschoolers will love this idea when they see the butterfly glued to their scissors. The idea is for the butterfly… Read More
Want a quick and easy experiment that is appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers? This super fun Milk Experiment is it! This experiment is so easy to prep, requiring minimal supplies of which many you probably have at home (if not all!). Kids are going to be super excited when they see the milk disperse quickly and blend the colors of… Read More
This post is a guest post by Angela Worley of lavidamom.com. One of the joys of being a parent is sharing your hobbies and passions with your kids. You can only hope that as they grow, they will share your love for them. The outdoors has something for everyone no matter the age. If you’re an avid hiker or are… Read More
The basic supplies you should have on hand every day for easy, low prep crafts and activities! I wanted to share with you all of the supplies I keep on hand in our craft and activity storage bins, so you can get a sense of what you might want to have as well! It’s a great idea to buy a… Read More
This Paper Towel Tie Dye Activity is an easy and fun idea for kids! If you’re ever painted on paper towels (because why not), you’ll know how lovely the colors blend together. And this paper towel activity makes beautiful tie dye designs! Little one’s will love creating their own designs, using different colors of markers and of course, using the spray… Read More
This Gardening Sensory Bin is a really fun one! It’s super easy to set up and you can literally use anything you have around the house! Sensory bins are great! My kids love them so much, they can play with one every day for an hour or longer. No kidding! It keeps them occupied and happy. And this Garden Sensory… Read More
This Play Foam recipe is simple and easy! It’s a wonderful base for any sensory bin. With an addition of a few fun fillers, you can turn an ordinary sensory play idea into an extraordinary one! RELATED: The Best Play-dough Recipe using Natural Food Dye WATCH THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL RELATED: The Best Play-dough Recipe Moon Sand Dyed Rice Oobleck… Read More
With nice weather outside, there is so much to do! Explore the outdoors, pick up some rocks, take a look underneath and make new discoveries! We love the outdoors here at Toddler at Play, so we thought it would be a fun idea to compile a giant list of 100+ Outdoor Activities for Kids! Hope you enjoy it! And for… Read More
These Egg Carton Volcanoes are super easy to make and make a fun recycled idea for kids of all ages! Kids will love these exploding volcanoes! Perfect as a child’s’ first experiment to see the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. Safe and exciting! Keep reading to see the simple tutorial, list of materials and instructions! RELATED: Fizzing Ice Cubes… Read More
