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Fine Motor and Math Game for The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle

Chelsey — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:05 +0000

One of our favorite Eric Carle books is The Mixed Up Chameleon. Here’s a simple fine motor activity and counting game you can make for kids inspired by the book. There’s also a free chameleon pattern to help you create your game. “Feed Me Flies” Fine Motor and Counting Game The Mixed Up Chameleon is such...

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Process Art for Kids: Watercolor Paint on Felt

Chelsey — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:03:51 +0000

Next time your pull out the supplies to do watercolor art with the kids, grab some white felt to use as your canvas! This easy process art activity turns out gorgeous and is such a great sensory experience for kids. Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board! A while back I shared how we...

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Gift Ideas for Toddlers: 16 Colorful Toys Made from Wood

Chelsey — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:20:24 +0000

There are are so many great gift ideas for toddlers! In this gift guide I’m sharing some of our favorite colorful toddler toys made from wood! Be sure to check out all our gift ideas for kids! You’ll find all kinds of ideas for birthday or holiday gifts! All children benefit from playing with...

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Learning Shapes: Sponge Stamped Triangle Collage

Chelsey — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 02:02:09 +0000

Here’s a fun activity for kids that combines learning shapes and art: sponge painted triangles! In this simple art activity children will use sponges and tempera paint to make a triangle collage! Are you following our Math for Kids Pinterest board? Stamping with sponges is one of my 3 year old’s favorite art techniques!...

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How to Easily Encourage Imaginative Play Using Felt

Chelsey — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:20 +0000

Here’s a one of my favorite ways to inspire imaginative play using felt. It’s super easy to do and makes a great activity for toddlers and preschoolers! Follow our Creative Play Pinterest board! Sometimes the simplest things can really spark the imagination of a child. Adding these felt play pieces to toys you already have is a great...

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15 Simple Toddler Art Projects

Chelsey — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:00:08 +0000

Exposing toddlers to open-ended art activities can be such a wonderful sensory and learning experience. I love watching my 2 year old become immersed in his art projects, and he’s always so proud of his finished pieces of artwork! Follow Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest! Setting up opportunities for you toddler to create doesn’t have...

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Activities for Toddlers: Heart-Themed Fine Motor Activity

Chelsey — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 06:05:04 +0000

Here’s one of our favorite valentine-themed activities for toddlers! Not only did my toddler have lots of fun with this heart activity, but he also had the opportunity to practice fine motor skills too. Follow our Valentine’s Day for Kids Pinterest board! We are having so much fun with our heart shaped pasta! Who knew...

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Toddler Activities: Scooping Pom Poms

Chelsey — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:00:08 +0000

Toddler activities are always a big hit with my two year old! This toddler activity requires only a few materials and provides the opportunity for children to work on fine motor skills, color words, and basic math skills like counting and size comparison. It seems like most of our toddler activities come about...

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Animal Charades for Kids (Free Printable)

Chelsey — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 01:15:56 +0000

Our animal charades game for kids is such a fun way to get the kids moving and using their imagination! Print out this free printable game for family game night or to keep the kids busy on your next rainy day! Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board! The kids had so much fun with...

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Encouraging Toddler Independence at Snack Time

Chelsey — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:00:20 +0000

Over the years I’ve developed a system of managing toddler snacks at home that’s worked really well for us. Not only does it encourage healthy eating habits, but it also helps toddlers begin to learn independence skills. For this week’s life skills themed Discover & Explore linky, I’m excited to share how we manage snacks...

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40+ Toy Car Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Chelsey — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:00:55 +0000

If you have a Hot Wheels or toy car loving child, you’ll want to check out this round up of over 40 toy car activities! It includes ways to create your own car mats and play areas, all kinds of activities, learning and art you can do with Hot Wheels, and even some ways to...

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Art Projects for Kids: Creating with Plastic Canvas and Pipe Cleaners (Reusable!)

Chelsey — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 03:00:29 +0000

I love being able to provide different art projects for kids whenever I have the chance. Here’s a simple invitation to create for kids using just some plastic canvas and pipe cleaners. And the best part is the materials can be used over and over! (This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon.) Recently Lucy...

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