1. STEM Building Challenge for Kids: LEGO Duplo and Pool Noodle Marble Run

    Build a marble track with pool noodles and Duple LEGO® bricks! This is the perfect engineering challenge for a rainy day, or use it with a group of kids because it's fun…

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  2. Make a Winter Touch and Feel Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers

    Make a simple winter touch and feel book that toddlers and preschoolers will love! I had planned for this book to be something that Jonathan and I made together during…

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  3. Winter Learning Activities for Preschool

    Here's a fun collection of winter themed learning activities for preschoolers! Work on counting, literacy, and fine motor skills. Explore some science concepts too! I have some links throughout the…

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  4. Geoboard Snowflakes STEM Activity for Kids

    Math meets art in this simple winter snowflake STEM activity for kids! We have been using geoboards and leftover Rainbow Loom bands to create these beautiful snowflakes. It's a great…

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  5. Laundry Basket Skee Ball (With Ball Pit Balls!)

    We have a fantastic game to share with you - Laundry Basket Skee Ball! I'm especially excited about this game because it's simple to set up and it's something active…

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  6. 10 Minute No-Sew Jedi Costume and Toys R Us Lightsaber Review (And Giveaway!)

    This post is sponsored by Toys R Us and Duracell. As we get closer to the release of the new Star Wars movie on December 18th, the boys have all…

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  7. Learning Activities for Kids Who Love Cars!

    With four boys in our house, we have accumulated a lot of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars! We have found that they make great manipulatives for all kinds of learning…

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  8. How to Make a Cardboard Box Race Track for Hot Wheels Cars

    Convert a cardboard box (we used a Costco diaper box) into simple race lanes for Hot Wheels cars! This simple race track releases four cars at one time. The boys…

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  9. Sorting, Counting, and Graphing for Preschoolers

    Make a giant color graph, and sort, count, and graph toys or other objects! I've mentioned before that Jonathan (turning 4 in January) is always asking for more "school" to…

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  10. Learn Your Name with Hot Wheels Cars

    As I've mentioned before, Jonathan has been doing a lot of name games because he LOVES to do school, and because he has a long name to learn! Here's a…

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