"Make it Kid Friendly" Idea: Geometric Garland
I found this colorful garland of shapes on Pinterest. So colorful and bright, I thought this could be turned into a kid project! Visit Weekday Carnival to buy this gorgeous geometric garland! I’m not...
View ArticleValentine Craft for Kids: Strings of Hearts Chandelier
A learning Valentine craft for kids to this Valentine’s Day! String up some pretty [and easy!] hearts to your dining room chandelier and it’ll set the mood with every meal. I cannot tell you all...
View ArticleCreating Patterns with Legos
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View ArticleMake Your Own [Life-Size] American Flag
The American Flag is awesome for learning! There’s patterning, there’s counting to be had, working on fine motor skills, and I even thought measuring could be mixed into this activity,
View ArticleSticky Foam: A Birthday Cake in the Window
To celebrate the week before George’s birthday, Henry made a birthday cake right on the front window. We received these foam platters from Michael’s Creatology line, that come in a brightly colored...
View ArticleCounting with Dice & Blocks
With just some blocks and a pair of dice, Henry practiced one to one correspondence counting, as well as building towers! And even a little bit of patterning, all on his own! We did
View ArticleLearning Patterns with Blocks
Henry loves to pattern. Once he began learning patterns, he calls them out all the time. Everything seems to have a pattern, I swear! But… I noticed something. Henry only knows how to pattern with...
View ArticleEasy Poke a Pattern Activity for Preschoolers
Click here to read Easy Poke a Pattern Activity for Preschoolers on Hands On As We Grow® Preschoolers love patterns and this poking activity is the perfect invitation with an easy set up that will have...
View ArticleThreading Cheerios on Spaghetti! A Fantastic Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers
Click here to read Threading Cheerios on Spaghetti! A Fantastic Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers on Hands On As We Grow® This basic threading cheerios on spaghetti activity is super simple to set up....
View ArticleFine Motor Flower Activity with Hair Clips or Clothespins! Pinch & Pattern!
Click here to read Fine Motor Flower Activity with Hair Clips or Clothespins! Pinch & Pattern! on Hands On As We Grow® Get excited about the warm weather with a fun fine motor flower activity. Who...
View Article30 Pattern Activities for Preschoolers! Patterning Ideas are Everywhere!
Click here to read 30 Pattern Activities for Preschoolers! Patterning Ideas are Everywhere! on Hands On As We Grow® Practice reasoning skills, logical connections, making predictions, and more with...
View ArticleExciting Paper Towel Tie Dye Art for Kids
Click here to read Exciting Paper Towel Tie Dye Art for Kids on Hands On As We Grow® A no prep paper towel tie dye art for kids to enjoy drawing patterns and create a tie dyed treasure with just paper...
View Article7 Marble Games & Activities for Fine Motor Skills
Click here to read 7 Marble Games & Activities for Fine Motor Skills on Hands On As We Grow® Marble games and activities are incredible for working on fine motor skills with kids! And let’s face...
View Article6 Things to Do With Goldfish Crackers: Activities to Cure “I’m Bored”
Click here to read 6 Things to Do With Goldfish Crackers: Activities to Cure “I’m Bored” on Hands On As We Grow® Cure those boredom blues with these six fun things to do with Goldfish crackers – a...
View ArticleThe Classic Christmas Countdown Chain with Festive Kids Activities
Click here to read The Classic Christmas Countdown Chain with Festive Kids Activities on Hands On As We Grow® Get ready for the winter holidays with a classic and festive paper Christmas countdown...
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