1. Playdough Bugs

    Last week, we had a great time creating playdough bugs! I put out playdough (I had fun making spring colors!), pipe cleaners cut into segments, toothpicks, straws cut into segments,…

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  2. Seven Boy Approved Rainbow Loom Band Projects

    This post contains affiliate links. We have been on a major Rainbow Loom kick around here, which has worked well for me since I'm 33 weeks pregnant and can help…

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  3. How to Make Loom Band Snakes

    Aidan and I have been branching out from loom band bracelets to animals and charms! These snakes have been a huge hit at our house. All of the boys love…

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  4. Construction Paper Number Creatures

    Here is a fun counting activity for kids - and all you need is construction paper, glue, and googly eyes! Owen and I used construction paper and googly eyes to…

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  5. Beginning Sounds Phonics Memory Game

    Here's a simple activity for learning letter sounds - create your own memory game! I made this game for Owen out of index cards. The cards were a little thin…

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  6. Build a PVC Pipe Play Tent/Fort

    PVC pipe is a great material for building a play tent or fort for kids! After we had fun playing with our marble run for a while, we recycled the…

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  7. Toddler Craft: Construction Paper Bird's Nest

    Even toddlers can enjoy this bird's nest craft! The middle two boys are studying birds this semester with Exploring Creation with Zoology Vol. 1 from Apologia's Young Explorers series (Amazon…

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  8. Build a Marble Run with Pipe Insulation

    Homemade marble runs are one of our favorite things to build! Aidan and I recently built a marble run out of foam pipe insulation, cable ties, duct tape, and a…

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  9. Race Car Math: Counting and Number Recognition Activity for Preschoolers

    Here's a fun preschool math activity that teaches counting and number recognition through racing Hot Wheels cars! For preschoolers, often the most motivating way to learn to count and recognize…

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  10. Sensory Play with a Funnels and Tubes Pegboard

    Vinyl tubing, funnels, and a pegboard make a GREAT sensory play station! Owen (4.5) and Jonathan (2) adore any type of sensory play. Pouring, scooping, digging - they love it…

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