1. Simple Name Activities for Preschoolers

    Owen had an easy time learning his name.  Before he even hit age four, he could spell it and (mostly) write it.  But poor Jonathan... his name has twice as…

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  2. DIY Minions Memory Game

    Have you seen the new Minions movie yet?  It just opened here last week, and I'm not sure if we'll see it or not.  We almost never go to movies…

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  3. Wooden Crate Toy Storage

    When we made our Wooden Crate Hot Wheels Parking Garage last month, the family member that loved it the most was Janie!  She is 14 months old, and the crate…

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  4. Car Race Counting Game!

    Here's a game that preschoolers will love - Car Race Counting! My husband built this game out of a piece of poster board and a little bit of white duct…

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  5. Paper Roll Animals

    Get crafty with paper towel/toilet paper rolls and make some adorable animals!  Just add scissors, paint, googly eyes, and hot glue.  This is the perfect boredom buster for a rainy…

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  6. Simple Science Experiment for Kids: What Melts in the Sun?

    Our rainy, rainy spring has finally ended and now it's HOT!  We hit the high 90's yesterday (haven't hit 100 yet, so that's good). The younger boys and I took…

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  7. Take Along Construction Play Set

    Here's a fun idea for the child who likes construction - a take along construction set for pretend play! One of the fun things about Jonathan is that he is…

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  8. Easy Poster Board Play Mat for Hot Wheels Cars

    This simple play mat for cars has been a favorite activity for preschoolers at our house since my oldest son was three!  I am always amazed at how long a…

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  9. Create a Cardboard Box Car

    Turn a cardboard box into a pretend car - with a steering wheel that really turns! It started with finding a set of car keys to a car we no…

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  10. LEGO Duplo Animals to Build

    Here are 8 LEGO® Duplo animals to build! This week, we are participating in LEGO® Week with several other awesome bloggers.  I'll be sharing fun LEGO® ideas on my Facebook…

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