Six Indoor Active Games for Preschoolers

Nothing beats playing outside, but sometimes the weather just doesn’t allow for outdoor play.  Here are some ways that preschoolers can be active indoors –… Read More

How to Build a Lego Candy Dispenser

Build a working candy machine out of LEGO® bricks! Got M&M’s?  Or Skittles?  Even if you don’t do trick-or-treating, it seems like there is always… Read More

Changeable Magnetic Marble Run

Make your own components for a changeable magnetic marble run! Okay, here we are with yet another marble run, but this one is our favorite… Read More

Ping Pong Ball Nerf Targets

You know what makes a simple and fun Nerf target? An empty plastic bottle and a ping pong ball! Ready, aim, fire!… Read More

Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners

Here are some simple pattern activities that are perfect for 4-6 year old’s. With each of these activities, I challenged Owen (age 5) to try… Read More

The Three Little Pigs Pretend Play

Jonathan (2.5) has been totally obsessed with the story of the Three Little Pigs lately.  He discovered it through the classic Disney cartoon… Read More

The Reality of Life with Five Kids

Right now, at this moment, my house is completely quiet.  Well, except for the crickets chirping in the little cage that Gresham keeps them in… Read More

PVC Pipe Bow and Arrows

All of my boys have been wanting to own a good bow and arrows!  We have purchased plastic bow sets with suction cup arrows that… Read More

How to Make Sparkly Gold Slime

We had some leftover supplies after making our gold playdough, so we decided to attempt some gold slime.  It’s shiny, sparkly, and super… Read More

Farm Sensory Play Activity for Preschoolers

Create a farm sensory bin with a corn silo that really loads a tractor! Fall (and spring) are such fun times to learn about farms. Read More