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Here is a fun Easter egg rescue sensory bin that makes a perfect indoor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It's also an amazing fine motor activity that is super simple to set up and clean up!
RELATED... The BEST Easter Activities and Crafts for Kids
This activity was a real hit with all my kids! They literally did this several times over and over again several times during the day. They loved scooping the Easter eggs and putting them into bowls and found the extra challenge of having the tape covering the sensory bin very fun!

The goal of this activity was to rescue the Easter eggs from the sensory bin by carefully sticking the spoons through the tape web, scooping up an egg and then bring it back up without loosing it! Very tricky but lots of fun!

How to set up Easter egg Rescue Sensory Bin

1. Put painter's tape or masking tape across your sensory bin starting from the outside bottom of the bin or container. This will help to secure the tape and make it stronger while your little one plays. (No sensory bin? You can use a cardboard box, laundry basket or any container that will hold the eggs!)

2. Grab your Easter eggs and fill them with one or two foam letters. Close the eggs and place them in the sensory bin.

3. Grab your colourful bowls and soup ladles or cooking spoons and place them beside the sensory bin.

As soon as my toddlers saw this activity they pretty much knew exactly what to do. They grabbed a spoon and started to try and rescue the eggs inside. As soon as they rescued an egg they opened them up. This was a little tricky at first, but I explained to them how to squeeze the eggs to open them and they quickly got the hang of it!

Once they opened the eggs they sorted the letters by colour and then sorted the eggs by colour as well.

Once all the eggs were rescued and opened, they started all over again. For the second and subsequent rounds we left the letters out and just focused on rescuing and scooping the Easter eggs!

How they played

It's fun having twins who have very different learning and playing styles. Mr.2 loved this activity and wanted to do it on repeat for almost 25 minutes. While his twin sister had very little interest in this activity at all! Once she rescued a few eggs, she was happy to play with them, breaking it open to reveal the letter inside putting them in bowls and pretending to make a soup.

Mr.2 loved scooping and trying to retrieve the eggs in the sensory bin through the tape web with his spoon. He definitely found this challenging at times resorting to his fingers to help out an egg that had fallen off his spoon as he tried to bring it out. He also loved colour sorting the eggs in the bowls.
RELATED...24+ Easter Sensory Bins for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Love this idea? Then you'll also love this idea using Pom Poms.

Supplies

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2 sets of free PDF with 26 printable alphabet cards in upper case and lower case, colored or black & white. Each card is about 2 x 2 inch. Simply print, cut and use for anything you like. Play games with them, learn spelling or even use them in your craft projects or scrapbooks.

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Numbers and counting is such a fun topic to teach! There are tons of great manipulatives to use and it's a great way to give good base knowledge to kids that will use it all their lives. Here are some of the best number sense activities for little learners! I hope you enjoy!
Need more number sense learning ideas? Matching Numbers with Ice Cream Ocean Count and Clip Cards Apple Number Match
Number Sense Activities for Little Learners

Uno is one of my favorite games. Kids love it too! Use that massive Uno set for your number recognition activity with a little fine motor practice added in.

I really love how easy it is to put this simple activity together. Use dot paper and markers to help kids count and practice number sense.

Lego Duplos are a great manipulative to help little learners with their number sense. Repurpose a set of 9 to leave in your math centers for students to practice number order.

Salt trays are a great sensory material for hands on kids. Create your own number writing station with a couple materials you already have in your classroom closet.

This is such an inviting activity! Use colored popsicle sticks to create a missing number fine motor activity.

These squishy mats look like a lot of fun for sensory students. I suggest double taping the seam (personal experience here). Then let students practice writing their numbers in a fun sensory material!

Make your own ordering activity with Lego Duplo and an oil pan! These two materials are a lot of fun to get students out the seat and onto the floor for a great group review.

Everything is better in an ice cream theme! Give this ice cream numbering activity a try anytime of year. I using smaller tongs for students that are ready for a more challenging fine motor work.

We love using pool noodles for learning! Check out this great idea to repurpose your pool noodles for greater than and less than practice.

This number matching activity is so easy to create for your classroom! All you need is a marker, paper, and small paper cup. Couldn't get much easier!

Roll and cross is perfect for kids that need big movements in the classroom. The oversize, DIY dice is so inviting and a great way to get kids moving while they practice letter recognition.

This is an easy way to help little learners to practice counting from 1 to 5. Simple counting activity can be made with muffin liners and pom poms!

Puddle Jump Math Activity is sure to be a classroom favorite! This would be a great indoor gym activity on a rainy.

If you have competitive kids, it would be great to setup this math race. Race to Fill the Cup is a great way to help kids with their number recognition confidence.

Print and learn with a fun zoo themed! This first to 20 and first to 50 activity is perfect for kids learning to count by 2, 5, and 10.

Use some of your paper cups to make an easy number counting activity with pipe cleaners. This is great DIY project for your math center!

This is adorable! Use an old tennis ball to strengthen little learners' hands while they count. Kids will love this tennis monster and it will soon turn to a classroom favorite.

I'm in love with these oversized numbers! Add these to a set of clothespin to help little learners with number sense in the classroom.

The colors in this activity make my heart happy! Grab pony beads and pipe cleaners for a simple fine motor counting activity for your classroom.

I love activities that recycle materials. It seems like we tons of bottle caps around our house and I love the idea reusing them for practicing number recognition.
You might also like our Flower Number Match-Up! Do you have any favorite number sense learning activities that are not on the list?

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Number Sense Activities for Little Learners

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Many parents feel rather confident in teaching their child early mathematics skills such as the basics of number recognition, one to one correspondence in counting, sorting activities, and knowledge of shapes. But...what about addition and subtraction? I once taught with a teacher who frequently complained about the difficulties of addition and subtraction for her third graders, stating that those concepts were introduced far too early in their schooling. While I do not doubt that third graders struggle with addition and subtraction (some of my students certainly did), I also do believe that exposure to such skills begins at a very young age, even as young as preschool, before children may even have mastered one to one correspondence, and this exposure can influence enthusiasm and ease of learning as children get older.

Here is a simple and very easy to prepare activity that introduces addition and subtraction to preschoolers. Supplies needed are some sort of counting manipulative and a deck of numbered cards. (I used Uno cards).

Begin by having your child draw on card from the deck and identify the number. Using the manipulative set forth, invite your child to count to the number on the card. Then, for extra practice, I have William count the manipulative pieces one more time.

I then asked William to draw a second card. He identified the name of the number: 2. We placed it on the opposite side of the mat and then I asked William to take two pieces away from the five.

Our conversation then went something like this:

Me: You took two counters away from the five you had. How many are left now?

William: (Counting the remaining), Five.

Here it is again, step by step, with more pictures.
For subtraction:
1. Draw a card and count the manipulative.

2. Draw a second card and place it on the opposite side of the mat.

3. Subtract from the current manipulative set.

4. Count the remaining. It could sound like this:

We started with five, but took two away. So now we have three left over. Five take away two gives us three.
Try the same kind of activity with addition.
1. Draw a card and count the manipulative.

2. Draw a second card and place it on the opposite side of the mat.

3. Count the number of the first card, then keep counting until the number on the second card has been reached.

4. Remove the first card so only the second card (with the total) is showing.

5. Count the manipulatives one more time. It could sound like this:

We started with one piece, but we wanted to have three pieces, so we had to add two. One plus two gives us three.

I removed a lot of mathematical jargon while talking to William during this activity. My purpose was to expose William to addition and subtraction concepts and I didn't want to confuse him by using words like plus, minus, and equals. Once we've practiced a bit more and solidified these beginning addition and subtraction concepts, I'll start using more mathematical language.

Try this activity with your preschooler. Even is he has not mastered number identification or one to one correspondence, your help and modeling in this activity is excellent exposure to addition and subtraction concepts. I was pleasantly surprised at how long this activity kept William's attention, which not only leads me to believe that he is ready to learn such skills (with my guidance), but that preschoolers are capable of learning rather difficult concepts if broken down into manageable concepts to practice.

Enjoy!...and let me know how it goes for you!

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Inside: These color learning activities are perfect for home, keeping your toddlers and preschoolers busy while building skills!
Teaching colors to young children can be part of their even day life.

Think about all the colors you see while out and about: vehicles, landscape, signs, buildings.

By making your toddler and preschoolers aware of the colors around them, they begin to build color recognition skills.

You can also put together simple color learning activities that can be done inside or out in the backyard.

Activities that are hands-on, exposing children to a variety of colors.

Today I'm sharing 25+ fun activities you can choose from.

Some involve materials you probably already have on hand, in fact!
Bonus: Make sure to scroll down and grab your free activity list and color printables!

25+ Easy Color Learning Activities for Home

Note: This is Post #2 in a series of At-Home activities for parents and caregivers.

Make sure to also see our other posts in this At-Home series:

Color Mixing

Mix yellow and blue in a baggie.

Squirt paint into shaving cream and drive cars through it.

Color Matching

Make your own color matching activity using popsicle sticks. (Natural Beach Living)

Use your Mega Bloks for a fun color sorting activity along with pom poms. (Happy Toddler Playtime)

Trace around your child's wooden blocks to make a color puzzle. (Toddler at Play)

Create color sorting bags using paper lunch bags. (The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide)

Make a train out of colored paper and place matching colored objects in each car. (Fun Learning for Kids)

Fill colored containers with things around the house that are the same color. (My Bored Toddler)

Get your Legos out of the toy room and work on color recognition. (Lorena & Lennox)

Match colored foam blocks with colored cups. (Mama Smiles)

Stick colored pieces on the wall for some fun color recognition and fine motor. (Happy Toddler Playtime)

Draw colored circles on paper and press matching colored stickers on top. (School Time Snippets)
Little Blue and Little Yellow:
Literacy
Llama Llama Red Pajama:
Make a color wheel! (Rainy Day Mum)
Mouse Paint:
Play a Matching Pajama Domino Game - free printable! (Rainy Day Mum)

Explore primary and secondary colors with activities related to this favorite book. (The Preschool Toolbox)

Fine Motor

Use a paper plate to make a rainbow.

Gather small yellow pieces to glue onto a sun - free printable!

Press colored dot stickers on hand-drawn matching colored shapes. (Busy Toddler)

Science

Grab a bag of Skittles and make a rainbow. (Hands-On Teaching Ideas)

Gather paper plates and food coloring for a fun walking water experiment. (Messy Little Monster)

Download the free printable and learn about colorful flowers and butterflies. (The Wise Owl Factory)

STEM

Check out these 3 simple color science experiments that you can do in your kitchen. (Team Cartwright)

Playdough

We love using playdough at home, and this recipe includes all the colors of the rainbow. (Messy Little Monster)

Or, how about making rainbow slime? This looks so pretty! (The Best Ideas for Kids)

Sensory

This is a great activity if you have a box of crayons. Add paper and other materials to a tub and let them explore. (Toots Mom is Tired)

Gross Motor

Being indoors with wiggly children can be a challenge unless you keep them moving. Try these color gross motor activities! (Still Playing School)

Cooking

Invite your children to help you prepare fruit for a colorful fruit salad.
20 Ways Toddlers Can Play at Home 55+ Fine Motor Activities for Home Easy and Fun Play Date Activities
More activities to do at home:

Free Activity List Printable

Free Color Printables

Colors Unit Activities

I am so excited to be a co-author of these color theme learning activities for ages 3-5.

24 preschool learning activities including literacy, math, science, art, fine motor, and more! Can easily be done at home.

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Here is a list of 200+ free preschool worksheets in pdf format you can download and print from Planes & Balloons. They all cover the typical skills preschoolers usually work on throughout the year.

What to expect from the preschool years

Preschool age starts at the age of 3 and continues all the way until the age of 5 when most children enter kindergarten.

Preschoolers are developing a sense of independence from their parents. They are eager to learn new things and spend time in a group setting, such a preschool class or peer group.

They are learning important social skills and how to function in a society. Following rules and daily routines are one of the many concepts they need to grasp before starting school.

Remember that the best way for preschoolers to acquire new skills and learn ideas is through play. Therefore it is crucial that your preschooler gets plenty of opportunities for free play.

Most preschool classrooms, however, offer some sort of formal learning as well. Children work in small groups for short periods of time. This is when they explore simple math concepts or learn to recognize letters and numbers.

And this is where my list of free printable worksheets for preschool comes in place!

So whether you lead a class full of preschoolers, run a daycare or are at home with your child, easily print my pdf preschool worksheets to compliment your child's learning and development.

Preschool worksheets PDF to print

Here is a list of my free printable preschool worksheets and activities by skills they promote.

They focus on learning the letters of the alphabet, numbers and counting, pre-writing and tracing skills, scissor skills, shapes, colors, and more.

Some of the activities are perfect for preschoolers age 3-4, others for older preschoolers 4-5. For instance, I wouldn't start tracing letters with 3-year-olds until their fine motor skills are ready and matured.

Feel free to use them in your classroom, daycare or homeschool. Or simply print them out during the weekend and help your child practice or learn new skills.

Preschool numbers and counting worksheets

Basic preschool math concepts

Preschool shapes worksheets

Preschool alphabet worksheets and early literacy activities

Tracing worksheets and fine motor activities

Preschool worksheet packets

Coloring pages for preschoolers

For more preschool worksheets and activities to print out, check out my preschool Pinterest board full of helpful ideas. I use it all the time!
And please remember, all of my worksheets and activities are for personal or classroom use only. Please, do not re-distribute, re-sell, link directly to download pages, or alter them in any way.

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Totschooling - Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten Educational Printables

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There are many ways to learn the alphabet in preschool and kindergarten, and using dot markers can make it even more fun. Here is a set of FREE worksheets that can be used with dot markers to find and color the letters of the alphabet.

Includes 2 versions, one where each letter is by itself and another where it is hidden among other letters.

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This set of alphabet worksheets includes 26 pages, one for each letter of the alphabet. This is great to use if you are doing "letter of the week", or learning one letter at a time. It works on letter recognition, both uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as letter discrimination.

I love using dot markers with preschoolers because it adds a bit of extra fun for them. However, you can get creative and use many other things such as crayons, markers, or fingerpaint. Or, instead of coloring the letters, kids can cover them with pom poms, buttons, counting chips, etc.

Each sheet includes large letters at the bottom that can be traced, either with a finger or pencil, to practice writing the letter in its correct formation.
Related Post: Click here for a FREE set of Number Hunt Worksheets

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Around here, we love play sensory activities for kids!

Recently the kids wanted to play with playdough but we didn't have any on hand so we decided to make some using our easy homemade play dough recipe.

It's simple, cheap and only take a few minutes to make.

And what's even more surprising is it's even silkier and smoother than the stuff you buy in the stores! That's what I can a win-win!

Read on below or watch our video to learn how to make play dough at home.

Play Dough Recipe With Cream Of Tartar

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Ingredients

1 cup water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup salt

2 tablespoons cream of tartar

Food coloring (optional)

How To Make Play Dough

1. Add the flour, salt and cream of tartar to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.

2. Add the oil and water to a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture. Stir constantly until a stiff ball of dough forms. Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes.

3. If you want to color the play dough, divide into equal parts and press out with your hand to create a thick pancake shape.

4. Add 3-4 drops of your choice of food coloring to each pile of dough. Fold the dough over to cover the drops and place in a plastic bag and seal.

5. Knead the bag with your hands for about 3 minutes or until the food coloring is evenly distributed throughout the play dough.

That's really as simple as it is!

This play dough recipe is a simple and easy way to keep the kids entertained over and over again. Use it to help kids work on fine motor skills, increase creativity and just have fun.

Play Dough FAQs

If you have a question related to homemade play dough chances are, we've answered them below. Browse through to find all the answers you need about DIY playdough!

Can you eat homemade play dough?

While you technically can eat the play dough you make from this recipe, it is not recommended. All the ingredients are edible, but due to the high salt content, it won't taste good or sit well if ingested. Also keep in mind that allowing your young child to eat this play dough may cause them to think they are able to eat all play dough. The Play Doh brand dough is not intended for eating so if you plan on using that as well, we recommend you tell your children this homemade play dough is not to be eaten.

Is this play dough gluten free?

No, this play dough is not gluten free. It uses all-purpose flour which contains gluten so if you're child is allergic or sensitive to gluten, do not use this recipe.

Will this play dough dry out?

Yes. If you don't keep this play dough sealed in an air tight container, it will dry out.

How long does homemade play dough last?

The salt and cream of tartar act as preservatives in this recipe so this play dough recipe lasts for quite a while. In our experience, the dough lasts 3-6 months when stored properly.

How should I store the play dough?

We recommend you store play dough in a sealed container like tupperware or even a ziplock baggie. You do not need to refrigerate this dough.

Can you freeze play dough?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe. If you freeze it, it should last longer than the suggested time frame above. Keep in mind you will need to thaw the dough out before you play with it. The length of time this takes will depend on a variety of factors such as how much dough you made and what temperature your home is.

How do I soften my play dough?

If you accidentally left your play dough out too long and it's become hardened you may be able to get it back to its original softness. Try adding water, a few drops at a time, to the dried out playdough. Mix thoroughly and let rehydrate.

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Why do I love activities so much? Activities are a tool. They're a way for me to help break up the day, keep the kids from asking 47 "but why...?" questions, buy myself a chance to unload the dishwasher or hit the reset button if things aren't going so well. Activities aren't a must to make life work at home - but they are a great tool when you need them.

And if you need activities right now to help your life at home, that's what I've got. This is the BEST OF THE BEST indoor activities from Busy Toddler.
RELATED: Need help with play-based learning right now? Check out my activities program - a laid out, 45 minute a day preschool: Playing Preschool.
What makes for a great indoor activity?

I combed my site top to bottom to find activities that fit these criteria:

Easy set up

Minimal supplies needed

Hold little attention spans

I'm looking for indoor activities that can help.

If your child is having a hard time finding play.... an activity can jump start that.

If your child is fighting with a sibling.... an activity can reset them.

If you need a minute to make dinner... an activity can help.

If the TV has been on longer than you'd like... an activity can bring play back to life.
RELATED: Need new puzzles? Need new board games? I have lists for both!

The 40+ best indoor activities from Busy Toddler will help your days

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For these activities, the most used are:
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What age are these for?

That's up to you - you are the best judge of your child's ability level and interests. Think of "skills needed" rather than age when considering an activity because all kids develop differently.

Enjoy these activities - I truly hope they can help!

Sensory Bins

Rice Bin - A simple rice sensory bin

Funnels and Rainbow Rice - Play with rice and funnels

Indoor Pouring Station - Create an indoor pouring station

Dinosaur Toy Bath - Give those dinosaur toys a bath

Oobleck Party - Have you made oobleck? It's a must!

Bubble Foam Trucks - Play with bubble foam - just three ingredients that you have!

Ice Bin Scoop & Transfer - Scooping and transferring ice is so fun

Puzzle Sorting Station - Mix up puzzles to create a simple sensory and sorting bin

Toy Washing Station - Wash the plastic toys as an activity

LEGO Duplo Bath - Put the DUPLOS in the bath!

Popsicle Bath - Let your child enjoy a Popsicle in the tub

Paw Patrol Search & Rescue - Rescue the pups from water (or any favorite toy)

Pom Pom Soup - Pom pom balls CAN GET WET!

Rice Bin Scoop & Transfer - A rice scooping station is so peaceful

Color Bath - Create a color themed bath for kids

Making Potions - Let kids get creative and make potions

Art Activities

Body Painting Process Art - Trace your child and let them paint their "body"

Painting Dinosaurs - Paint dinosaurs or other plastic toys

Decorating Extreme Boxes - How to take box decorating to an extreme level

Paint the Trash - Nothing classier than painting trash!

Creation Station - Build and create with recycled items

Painting Ice Cubes - Painting ice cubes is so cool and fun

Shape Art Activity - Paint overlapping shapes on a large scale

Bath Tub Artist - Let toddlers paint in the bath tub

Rainbow Dot Sticker Art - Create a rainbow sticker sorting activity

Quick & Easy Activities

Post-it Name Match - Match family names on sticky notes

Animal Parade - Make a parade on tape

Box Road - Use a box to create a unique city

Number Line Sorting - Sort out the number line with sticky notes

Sticker Line-Up - Use dot stickers to trace over lines

Hidden Colors Science - A fun twist on baking soda and vinegar

Pom Pom Drop / Ramp - Save those toilet paper tubes to make a ramp system!

ABC Post-it Match - Match up the ABCs on sticky notes

Shape Sorting - Sort real world objects by shape

Card Slot Drop - A quick activity for young toddlers

Animal Tape Rescue - Rescue animals trapped by tape

Alphabet Find Race - Kids race around the house to find their Abcs

Find the Shape - A shapes and coloring activity

Match & Glue - Matching pom pom balls to colors and gluing them

Erase the ABCs - Erase letter written in dry erase markers

DIY Ball Ramp - Create a DIY ball ramp from a box

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Inside: It's easy to strengthen fine motor skills at home with toddlers and preschoolers. I've put together over 55 fun activities that your kids will love!
Fine motor development is an important part of the toddler and early childhood years. In order to learn how to draw and write, the hands must be strong enough to hold writing tools.

Fine motor is also necessary for independence. Think about zipping a coat, buttoning pants, opening a door, getting a glass of water. These all require fine muscle control.
Bonus: I've created a free printable checklist for you to download. Scroll down towards bottom of this page for the link.
55+ Ways to Strengthen Fine Motor Skills at Home

Note: This is Post #1 in a series of At-Home activities for parents and caregivers. Make sure to also see our other posts in this At-Home series:

According to some studies, children are entering kindergarten lacking fine motor skills. And then the question is asked how? How can we help our young children build strong hands? I hear this question often from my own preschool parents. And so I thought I'd put together a list of fine motor skills activities that can easily be done at home.

This collection of fine motor skills activities is geared for children ages 2-5. Some will be more suitable for younger children, some for older. Choose the activities you feel are best for your children and build on them as they are ready.

Add basters to a tub of water or the bathtub.

Transfer water to an ice cube tray.

Squeeze watercolors on a vertical surface.

Use dot markers on a white board.

Use cut straws to make a necklace.

Thread beads onto pipe cleaners.

Pick up plastic caps with tongs.

Paint with Q-Tips.

Press small items onto sticky paper.

Squeeze playdough through the holes of a citrus or garlic press.

Press circle stickers onto the letters of your name. (Busy Toddler)

Thread beads on matching colored feathers. (The OT Toolbox)

Sort cereal by color and transfer the pieces with tweezers. (The Resourceful Mama)

Place buttons on drawn lines and zigzags. (Learning 4 Kids)

Drop pom poms through a cardboard tube. (The Imagination Tree)

Use gloves while putting pieces together. (Stir the Wonder)

Hammer tees into styrofoam blocks. (Modern Preschool)

Transfer blocks to a muffin tin using a spatula. (Busy Toddler)

Use a hole punch with paper. (The Resourceful Mama)

Push sticks through holes. (Playdough to Plato)

Thread pasta with straws. (Laughing Kids Learn)

Wrap rubber bands around cut pool noodles. (And Next Comes L)

Pick up small plastic animals and match them. (Inspiration Laboratories)

Color on sandpaper. (I Can Teach My Child)

Drop watercolors onto coffee filters using a medicine dropper. (Messy Little Monster)

Push pipe cleaners through holes in a cardboard box. (The OT Toolbox)

Cut paper for a fun decoupage activity. (Mama Smiles)

Make patterns while pounding golf tees. (Buddy and Buddy)

Draw in colored sand. (Buggy and Buddy)

Practice cutting skills with these free printable patterns. (Fun with Mama)

Use different tools to drop pom poms. (Crafty Kids at Home)

Count and smash playdough. (Stir the Wonder)

Use a water pistol for painting outdoors. (Messy Little Monster)

Draw on erasable wall decals. (Artsy Momma)

Transfer pom poms into the cups of an egg carton. (The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide)

Wrap rubber bands around a can. (HOAWG)

Push pipe cleaners into playdough and add beads. (Fun with Mama)

Clip clothespins onto numbered cards. (Fun with Mama)

String buttons onto pipe cleaners. (Preschool Powol Packets)

Peel masking tape off a table. (The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide)

Collect your toys and wrap them in paper. (Little Worlds Big Adventures)

Thread straw pieces onto pipe cleaners to make an octopus. (Buggy and Buddy)

Drop colored rock salt into a jar to make a rainbow. (KC Edventures)

Tie a knot. (HOAWG)

Use the thumb to press beads into playdough. (The OT Toolbox)

Create a pouring station. (Busy Toddler)

Drop Beads through the holes in the lid of a jar. (Modern Preschool)

Stretch rubber bands around pine cones. (The Imagination Tree)

Balance pom poms on cut pool noodles using tweezers. (Learning 4 Kids)

Build a sponge tower. (Toddler Approved)

Push Q-Tips through cut straw pieces. (Mess for Less)

Pinch clothespins on a basket. (School Time Snippets)

Stack foam blocks in water. (Still Playing School)

Draw on tinfoil that is covered with shaving cream. (Pocket of Preschool)

Drop pony beads onto small sticks. (School Time Snippets)

Put rubber bands around the bottom of a muffin tin. (And Next Comes L)

Squeeze and drop watercolors from pipettes onto colored dots. (You Clever Monkey)

More Fine Motor Resources

You've asked about these particular subjects, so here they are:

Vestibular Activities (The OT Toolbox)

What is Tactile Defensiveness (Touch Sensitivity)? (Griffin Occupational Therapy)

Stages of Pencil Grasp Development (OT Mom)

Free Printable Fine Motor List

Click on the photo below for the pdf download:

Fine Motor Pom Pom Alphabet Cards

A fun way to work on:

Color Recognition

Letter Recognition

Fine Motor (Tracing)

2 Sets with 26 Letters Each

26 Pages

52 Cards Total

Join me over at Melissa & Doug's blog to find more fine motor activities that can be done at home! Includes:

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55+ Ways to Strengthen Fine Motor Skills at Home

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Inside: It's easy to strengthen fine motor skills at home with toddlers and preschoolers. I've put together over 55 fun activities that your kids will love! Fine motor development is an important part of the toddler and early childhood years. In order to learn how to draw and write, the hands must be strong enough to hold writing tools.

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Our teachers have been working to compile some printable resources for you! You can access them here.

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The Oregon Public Library has composed a great list of online art classes, authors reading stories, and cool virtual events.

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All Deschutes Public Library locations will close to the public at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The plan is for a tentative reopening date of April 1. The library is taking this proactive step to ensure we are doing our part to support our first responders and local medical community while protecting our region's medically vulnerable populations. Library material due dates will be extended to an appropriate date following re-opening. Learn about our online resources, such as eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies, at www.deschuteslibrary.org/books/downloads, and find more resources here. MORE INFORMATION

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DPL Children's Authors - Read Alouds and other FaceTime live events - Deschutes Public Library

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DPL Children's Authors - Read Alouds and other FaceTime live events by DPLpaigeone - a staff-created list : Explore a selection of FaceTime Live and YouTube live children's events. Dan Santat Online Survival School! Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Squiggles and Scribbles with Ben Clanton!

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Enjoy learning about a new animal each day at 3:00 with a Facebook Live video from the zoo. (You can also watch them after the fact!)

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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati. 1.8M likes. The mission and vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature,...

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Keep your kiddos moving when they have to be inside with Cosmic Kids Yoga videos geared toward little ones.

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Watch & Stream Free Kids Yoga Videos | Cosmic Kids

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Watch and stream kids yoga videos in a safe space on our website. Cosmic Kids’ most popular adventures can be found here as well as on our app.

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Check out these awesome resources on letter formation and writing activities! *You do need to create an account, but it's free*

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Manage and simply teach lessons from Get Set for School with the Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool: a one-stop digital teaching platform. Students also get a series of developmentally appropriate apps built for exploration, discovery, and creative expression. These experiences reinforce pre-academic readiness and strengthen learning experiences at home.

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Manage and simply teach lessons from Get Set for School with the Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool: a one-stop digital teaching platform. Students also get a series of developmentally appropriate apps built for exploration, discovery, and creative expression. These experiences reinforce pre-academic readiness and strengthen learning experiences at home.

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Check out these awesome videos on the Cincinnati Museum Center website, all geared toward young learners!

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Curiosity is far too big to fit into a museum, so we're bringing it straight to you. Wonder Zone brings experiments and museum experiences into your home. Follow along and try your hand at some of these experiments or just watch and enjoy.

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Download and print fun scavenger hunts for your children to complete!

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Sometimes you just need a quick activity you can print out to get the kids moving, learning, and having fun, and scavenger hunts always seem to fit the bill! Here's 30 free printable scavenger hunts for kids!

I searched online and compiled a list of my favorite free printable scavenger hunts for kids from some fabulous kid bloggers. You'll find all kinds of scavenger hunts for both outside and indoors!

Check out even more fun ideas for kids in the video below!

Scavenger Hunts for the Five Senses

Color Walk from Buggy and Buddy

Sound Walk from Buggy and Buddy

Sight and Sound Scavenger Hunt from Inspiration Laboratories

Scavenger Hunts for Outdoors

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt from Buggy and Buddy

Nature Scavenger Hunt from Fun at Home with Kids

Hiking Scavenger Hunt from Make and Takes

Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt from The Preschool Toolbox

Nature Scavenger Hunt from East Coast Mommy

Nature Scavenger Hunt from Montessori Nature

Scavenger Hunts that Promote Learning

Shape Hunt from Buggy and Buddy

Emotions Scavenger Hunt from Mosswood Connections

Nighttime Scavenger Hunt from Edventures with Kids

Recycling Scavenger Hunt from Babble Dabble Do

Wildlife Scavenger Hunts

Bird Watch Tally Sheet from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Bug Scavenger Hunt from Moms & Munchkins

All About Birds Scavenger Hunt from Inspiration Laboratories

Life at the Pond Scavenger Hunt from Natural Beach Living

Bug Scavenger Hunt from Preschool Powol Packets

Scavenger Hunts for Traveling and Special Outings

Airplane Scavenger Hunt from Mama Papa Bubba

Beach Scavenger Hunt from Buggy and Buddy

Wikki Stix Camping Scavenger Hunt from Wikki Stix

Playground Scavenger Hunt from Edventures with Kids

Tide Pool Scavenger Hunt from Peninsula Kids

Zoo Scavenger Hunt from Raising Little Superheroes

Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt from Makeovers & Motherhood

Zoo Scavenger Hunt from Edventures with Kids

Scavenger Hunts for Holidays and Seasons

New Year's Eve Scavenger Hunt from Buggy and Buddy

Christmas Scavenger Hunt from ALLterNATIVE Learning

Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt from Kids Activities Blog

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt from Edventures with Kids

Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt from 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt from Kids Activities Blog

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30+ Free Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids - Buggy and Buddy

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Sometimes you just need a quick activity you can print out to get the kids moving, learning, and having fun, and scavenger hunts always seem to fit the bill! Here's 30 free printable scavenger hunts for kids! Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board! I searched online and compiled a list of my favorite free printable ...

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You may have seen this list floating around, but it truly is one of the most comprehensive we've seen! There are a lot of awesome virtual field trips out there.

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Are you a creature of habit? Kids are too. Preschool teachers use visual schedules because it helps children know what's coming next. If you are finding that you need a little structure at home, you can try a picture schedule. It doesn't have to be fancy, but can be an easy way to keep the day moving and keep children in a routine.

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Ah...it's time for those relaxing summer days. Except that only happens in my dreams. When you have kids at home together a lot, it's not always so relaxing! This year, I have created a visual summer schedule that I hope will help, especially with the sanity level.

{Grab the freebie at the end of this post.}

Why a Summer Schedule?

In reality, it will be more of a summer routine than a schedule because I don't want to be too rigid. It is summer, after all. But the plan is to create a little more structure than in past summers.

Why?

Part of it has to do with the fact that I have no more napping babies. This was my reason for creating our visual quiet time rotation stations last summer, which we will use again.

The other part is that my oldest son {age 11} does best with structured environments. And while I don't want to schedule or structure every single second, I do want to provide a somewhat predictable framework for him.

We also have some camps, Vacation Bible School, and vacations planned weeks this summer. So the summer schedule won't be in play every day, but it sure helps to have a plan for our at-home days!

I highly recommend Reading Eggs to prevent that summer slide! I love the variety of activities as well as the range of ages that can use it. They have a free 2 week trial so you can try it out!

Visual Summer Schedule

In this free pack {download link is found towards the bottom of the post}, you'll find free printable cards for clocks and various activities.

The clock cards have analogue and digital clocks on every hour and half hour, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. I would not recommend using ALL of the clock cards in your visual display. Just pick the start time for each one and keep it simple.

And I also don't recommend over-scheduling your day. You want a schedule that doesn't stress you and your kids out!

There are cards for over 25 different activities and routines. Also included are three pages for summer camps, summer fun {likea fun activity from a kids' activity book}, and chores. You can fill in the blanks. Print as many as you'd like. Or laminate them and write on them with dry erase marker.

Our summer schedule is moveable because it's on a pocket chart. I added magnetic clips to the top, but you can use the pocket chart hooks to hang it on a door. If you don't want to use a pocket chart, try adding magnets to the back of each card. Or use Velcro strips on a poster board. The key {no matter how you display it} is to make it flexible and moveable.

Our schedule will go something like this:
8:00-9:30 Breakfast / Free Time to play / Outside Play / Extra Chores / Clean up
Once breakfast has been eaten, these are options for this time. I highly encourage outside play before it gets too hot. My younger ones often are awake by 7:30-8:00 AM and I told my 11 year old that 8:30 is the latest he can sleep in this summer. Part of it is because he struggles with migraines and sleeping in too long can trigger them.

9:30 - Devotional - I go between and Jesus Today, both by Sarah Young

10 Snack & Read Aloud - This summer, we're starting with Pippi Longstocking.
10:30 Quiet Reading Time & Learning Activities
I have our Summer Book Log that kids can color in a spine for each book they read. My oldest two will use our NEW Time to Read Logs. Instead of coloring in books, they color in minutes they've read. Our goal is 1,000 minutes this summer, but you can print multiple if you want higher numbers!

For learning activities, I bought some Summer Bridge workbooks. We'll also play learning games, like our Print & Play Phonics Games. And we'll use our educational apps and learning websites.
12:00 Lunch 12:30 - 1:00 Free Time 1:00-3:00 Afternoon Rotation Stations & my work time 3:00 Snack
I don't have anything scheduled after 3pm, but the printable clock cards go all the way until 4:30pm, if you want them.

So, here's to a relaxing summer...

Enjoy!
~Becky

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Visual Summer Schedule Printable - This Reading Mama

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Ah...it's time for those relaxing summer days. Except that only happens in my dreams. When you have kids at home together a lot, it's not always so relaxing! This year, I have created a visual summer schedule that I hope will help, especially with the sanity level.

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Did you have to cancel a trip to Disney? You can bring some of the magic into your living room with these virtual rides.

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Though Disneyland and Disney World may be closed right now it doesn't mean you still can't experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. And it's all thanks to the internet.

One week ago, the Disney parks made the decision to close for the duration of the month of March out of an abundance of caution during the global coronavirus pandemic. This, of course, broke the hearts of many, especially during the spring break season.

However, for those still looking to take a ride on Space Mountain, there is a way: Virtual rides.

Though these are not officially sanctioned virtual tours, previous guests to the parks have taken it upon themselves to ensure everyone can still experience Disney magic by uploading their experiences on various rides.
That includes the Frozen Ever After ride, located in Epcot. As well as a ride-along on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland. Those sitting at home right now can also watch a thrilling journey on Peter Pan's Flying Ride at Disneyland. Or take a heart-pumping ride on the Indiana Jones ride. For a bit more chill of a ride hop on the Alice in Wonderland caterpillars at Disneyland, too. And, virtual guests can even take a ride under the sea on The Little Mermaid adventure. But, no internet vacation to Disney would be complete without riding It's a Small World. Sorry, but you have to do it.
So yeah, this isn't exactly the same experience as you'd get in the park, but at least it can fill a little bit of the void and spark some wanderlust for when we can all visit the parks once more.

And if you need some more virtual activities you can always tour a museum, visit a national park, watch an opera, and even hang out with precious baby goats, too.

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These Virtual Disney Rides Will Make Your Couch the Happiest Place on Earth

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Though Disneyland and Disney World may be closed right now it doesn't mean you still can't experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. And it's all thanks to the internet. One week ago, the Disney parks made the decision to close for the duration of the month of March out of an abundance of caution during the global coronavirus pandemic.

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A fun storytelling website where celebrities read their favorite books!

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors including Viola Davis, Kristen Bell, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Betty White and more reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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If you find your child asking questions about COVID-19, here is a great resources that explains it in kid-friendly terms.

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Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more. Author: KeshetChicago, Catalog: Coronavirus Social Story, Published: Mar 13, 2020

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Check out the best places to hike with kids!

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If you're anything like me, you are counting down the seconds until the weather is more consistently warm and my active children can more easily be outside. I like a good snow day, but I'm over all the bundling up and shivering! As the weather begins to shift and you're ready to be outdoors more as a family, you may want to check out some hike in Cincinnati. With our excellent park systems, there are actually quite a few places to explore, and I've narrowed it down a bit to some of the ones that are best to take on with kids in tow.

Check out this list of the best places to hike in Cincinnati with kids and start making plans for family adventure this spring and summer!

If you have yet to explore the Cincinnati Nature Center as a family, then definitely add this to the top of your list! There are several hiking trails that are easy enough for young children, but I would opt for a carrier versus stroller; it wouldn't do very well on the mostly dirt pathways. After your hike, make sure to save time to visit the Nature Playscape, which is pretty much a child's dream come true. There is a small fee to enter the property, or you can choose to purchase a membership. Either option is so worth it to visit this hidden gem in Cincinnati!

If you need a hiking trail that is stroller friendly, then check out Miami Whitewater Forest. They have a fully paved trail that is still filled with plenty of nature, so family members of all ages will enjoy it. There's a creek that's perfect for rock skipping and even wading on a hot day, and you can choose the shorter path or challenge the family to the 8-mile loop through woods, wildflowers, and open fields.

For a unique, family-friendly hike, head to Northern Kentucky and Big Bone Lick State Park. This historic land is filled with interesting recreations and even a museum and there are two short hikes that are perfect with little ones. The first leads to the salt licks and is a lovely wooded trail. And you have to take the quick hike to see the rare herd of bison that roam in the park.

Another hidden gem in Cincinnati, Mt. Airy Forest is 1,459 acres of natural beauty. You can check out an actual hiking trail in the park, or just wander around the Arboretum area and enjoy a picnic at one of many spots. The kids will also love the incredibly unique treehouse - one of the most magical spots in the city.

East Fork State Park is one of Ohio's largest state parks and has so much to offer Cincinnati-area families. When it comes to hiking, there are many trails to choose from, many of which have lovely views of the lake, but from a safe distance for little ones. They also offer a great interactive trail map that is extremely helpful for knowing what you're getting in to! The park also offers fun on the water, camping, and horse back riding.

This large park on the west side of Cincinnati is known for its amazing mountain bike trails, but there is also a trail that is perfect for kids. The Wood Duck Trail is about a mile long, easy enough for all ages, and provides a variety of scenery. There's also a playground nearby for more fun after the hike.

Farbach Werner is another stroller-friendly park with a fun little hiking trail that's great for kids. The path takes you through a wooded area, unique plant life and a lovely little pond. The Preserve also often offers kid-friendly events, so that's something else to keep an eye out for!

French Park is a great, centrally located natural oasis in Amberley Village. The park has a 3-mile trail that is great for kids, even on a hot summer day. The hike is mostly shaded and the perfect blend of easy, yet interesting, to keep the attention of kids of all ages.

As one the most family-friendly parks in the city, we had to include Sharon Woods on the list. There's so much to do aside from hiking, but don't forget about the trails that do show off the natural beauty of this park. There's a paved trail that is great for strollers and if you want to have a bit more adventure, try the Gorge Trail. And don't forget to seek out Cincinnati's most beautiful waterfall! With the hiking trails, indoor play area, Heritage Museum, and frequent events, Sharon Woods can easily provide enough family fun for an entire day.

These 9 spots to hike in Cincinnati are just the beginning of the list of family-friendly trails in our amazing city. If you have more to add, we'd love to know your favorites! And feel free to share your favorite family hiking pictures with us in the comments!

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Best Places to Hike with Kids in Cincinnati

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If you're anything like me, you are counting down the seconds until the weather is more consistently warm and my active children can more easily be outside. I like a good snow day, but I'm over all the bundling up and shivering!