Letter of the Week Curriculum: Alphabet Lessons You Can Do at Home with Toddlers
Welcome to Letter of the Week Wednesday— your new weekly series for hands-on, play-based, sensory-driven activities to help your child learn the alphabet at home. I’ve spent over 20 years in education and have worked with thousands of children. Teaching at home can be FUN and manageable! Join us for our Letter of the Week series—starting with S. Each week builds essential early reading skills, along with fine motor development and early math foundations. It’s casual, simple,
Jan 31
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin With Magnetic Pipe‑Cleaner Hearts: A Simple, Engaging Fine‑Motor Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Close‑up of small pipe‑cleaner hearts in red, pink, being held in a hand. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to sprinkle a little extra magic into your play routine—and this Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin with Magnetic Pipe‑Cleaner Hearts is the sweetest blend of hands‑on learning, fine‑motor strengthening, and pure childhood joy. Whether you’re a mom looking for an easy afternoon activity or a teacher planning a themed sensory center, this bin checks every box: simple setup, b
Jan 10
Snowflake Crayon‑Resist Watercolor Painting: A Magical Winter Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Winter crafts have a special kind of magic—especially the ones that feel like a surprise unfolding right on the page. Snowflake crayon‑resist watercolor painting is one of those activities that delights toddlers, preschoolers, big kids, and even adults. With just a white crayon and watercolor paint, children create hidden snowflakes that appear like magic when the color washes over the page. Close‑up of snowflake crayon resist art created by a toddler. Magical Snowflake Cray
Jan 2
Dancing Bells STEM Experiment for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to set-up the dancing bells STEM activity. This experiment will WOW your kids Every. Single. Time. It's Science, its sensory play and it's a little bit of magic right before your eyes! Children are wired to wonder and this experiment will set their sweet brains into motion. When they watch bells rise and fall, they’re learning to ask questions, make predictions, and stay engaged with the world around them. Why STEM play? STEM doesn’t hav
Dec 4, 2025
Festive Fine Motor Craft: Pipe Cleaner + Pony Beads Activity
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this adorable Christmas tree fine motor activity. The holiday season is the perfect time to blend creativity, play, and skill-building. One of my favorite simple crafts for kids is making pipe cleaner Christmas trees decorated with pony beads. It’s a delightful activity that doubles as both a fine motor exercise and a handmade ornament to treasure. They're cute, they're fun, they strengthen motor skills and double as a sweet orn
Nov 18, 2025
Festive Christmas Tree Fine Motor Activity: Fine Motor Activity for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to set-up this festive fine motor activity. The holidays sparkle with magic, and what better way to capture that joy than with a hands-on activity that lets kids build their very own twinkle trees ? Using simple Styrofoam cones and colorful plastic lights, children can create festive masterpieces while secretly working on important developmental skills. There is nothing like a fun and festive activity that also works on a TON of skills!
Nov 11, 2025
The Ultimate Guide of Shape Activities: 25 Hands-on, Sensory-based ways to practice learning, writing and identifying shapes
In this BLOG post I will teach you all of my favorite ways to practice shapes. Learning early math skills, such as shapes can be fun, engaging, sensory-driven and hands-on! One of the most powerful ways children absorb knowledge is through movement, touch, and play. This post rounds up 25 hands-on, sensory-rich activities that turn learning shapes into a full-body experience, perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and any child who thrives through exploration. Whether you
Oct 18, 2025
Fizzy Pumpkins: A STEM-Powered Halloween Sensory Activity for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make these fun and festive fizzy pumpkins! Halloween is the perfect time to mix a little...
Oct 7, 2025
Halloween-Themed Ice Cream Play Dough Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make Cloud Dough (pretend ice cream), storage tips and the benefits of sensory play. Cloud...
Oct 4, 2025
The Ultimate Guide of Number Activities: 25 Hands-on, Sensory-based ways to practice learning, writing and identifying numbers
In this BLOG post I will teach you 25 different ways to learn, explore and play with numbers. Learning numbers doesn’t have to mean...
Sep 29, 2025
