Preschooler

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Science & Sensory Play

Masking Tape Roads

Does your child love playing with cars? Why not use masking tape to create your own road system. Make it as elaborate or simple as you'd like and once you're done you can peel it off.

Sewing

Quiet Book Page - Counting Using your Hands from One to Five

Is your child learning to count? Why not create a quiet book sensory page were they can follow along with the images on either their hand or manipulating the hand you created.

Craftiness

Cardboard Kitchen From an Old End Table

Do you have a nightstand or small table you aren't using? Why not convert it to a kitchen set for your child?

Sewing

Quiet Book Page - Jellyfish with Dangly Ribbons

Create a jellyfish sensory page for your quiet book. I used a mix of colors, lengths of ribbons, and fleece fabric to offer a variety of textures and colors.

Science & Sensory Play

Easter 'Egg' Hunt with Painted Rocks

Missing Easter egg hunts but don't want to waste the eggs? Why not decorate some rocks and go hunting for them instead?

Sewing

Felt Farfalle (Bow-Tie) Pasta and Diced Tomatoes

Does your child have a kitchen set where they love to make pretend food? Why not make them bow-tie pasta and 'canned tomatoes' so they can make their favorite meal whenever they want.

Sewing

Bubblegum Dresses and My First Attempt at Color Blocking

Are you looking for a simple wrap dress pattern? I love the bubblegum dress from Candy Castle Patterns. I color blocked one of the dresses to feature a road for fun playing.

Science & Sensory Play

Simple Cardboard Vehicle with a Working Steering Wheel

Do you have a large box that you haven't collapsed yet? Why not grab a knife, paper plate, and a pipe cleaner to make your child a vehicle.

Food & Dessert

Pasta, Tomato, and Cheese

My childhood favorite meal is now my kids. Pasta, canned tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. You can keep it simple or add some extras.

Sewing

Freezie, Yogurt Tubes, or Frozen Pop Holder

Do you or your children complain about cold hands when trying to eat freezies, yogurt tubes, or Otter Pops? Why not sew a freezie holder to keep your hands warm. You can easily throw them in the laundry when you're done eating your treat and use them again and again.

Sewing

Upcycled Construction Truck Shirt

Are you looking to sew up a polo shirt? Are you looking at figuring out how to include a smaller garment within a larger one? I've answered both questions here.

Science & Sensory Play

Slime Creations - How I Made Snow Slime

Have you ever tried Instant Snow? We finally did and I decided to make the fun continue by turning it into snow-themed slime!

Craftiness

Valentine's Day "Loved" Handprint and Footprint Door Sign

Save your child's hand and footprints with a sign to let them know they're loved. So adorable.

Science & Sensory Play

Playdough Coloring Alternatives

Are you wanting to make colorful playdough and either have no food dye or don't want to use it? Why not use children's paints to color your playdough.

Sewing

Adding a Collar and Leash to a Stuffed Animal Backpack

Does your child have a backpack that comes with a toy you're worried will fall out and be lost? Why not fasten a collar and leash to keep it attached to the backpack?

Sewing

Our Peppermint Swirl Dresses

I absolutely love our peppermint swirl dresses. They easy to put together and look amazing on!

Craftiness

Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Ornaments

Are you looking for more Christmas tree ornaments? Do you want to get your kids involved? Why not use plastic ornaments and fill them with simple objects like pompoms and pipe cleaners. So easy and the kids will have a blast!

Science & Sensory Play

Make Your Own Playdough

My absolute favorite play dough recipe!

Craftiness

Printable Thanksgiving Placemats

Are you looking for something to keep your kids distracted with at your Thanksgiving dinner this year? Why not print off a Thanksgiving placemat and let them color while they wait?

Craftiness

Christmas Advent Calendar

Are you looking at trying to fit fun things in before Christmas but don't want to get overwhelmed. Why not schedule it out on an Advent Calendar and you know what to do each day.

Science & Sensory Play

Extra Halloween Candy - Use Colored Candy for a Fun Color Experiment

Do you have extra Skittles from Halloween? Do you want to see a cool color experiment you could eat afterwards? Why not add skittles to water and explore!

Science & Sensory Play

Halloween Quiet Time Activity - Simple, Quick, and Cheap

Have you brought home any window cling stickers lately? Why not save the outer section and extend your child's play for long by turning it into a puzzle?