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If you were planning on heading to Costco anytime soon make sure you take your mask. Why? Because as of May 4, 2020 you won’t be able to enter your local Costco store without one. Costco Is Now Requiring Everyone To Wear A Mask While Shopping. The announcement came via social media when Costco posted...
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As sheltering in place has been the “norm” for well over a month now in many places around the U.S., many parents are reporting something surprising: their kids actually seem… happier right now. Happier? While stuck at home? Kids are experiencing all sorts of feelings right now. They’re scared. They’re anxious. They’re worried. They have...
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Our backyard will be an oasis this Summer. We plan to spend as much time outdoors as possible, enjoying the sun, warm weather, and of course the water too. And we recently discovered a different, and fun, way to enjoy the water too: water blobs! Water blobs are basically translucent and inflatable pool mats that...
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Grab your colored pencils because you are going to love our zentangle atoms coloring page. Zentangles are a great way to relax and create art. Zen + tangle = deep breathing while engrossed in a doodle pattern! Download, Print & Color this Free Zentangle Atoms Art Design When I think of atoms, my mind wanders...
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We love these Peanut Butter White Chocolate Cracker Cookies! We think they taste like white chocolate Nutty Bars, and our kids love them as a special treat. They are so easy to make and don’t require any baking–how can you not love a cookie like that? One of the great things about cracker cookies is...
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My kitchen sink has been looking so dingy! I’ve cleaned it, sure, but it was really in need of a deep scrub and I didn’t want to relay only on elbow grease to make it shine again. I noticed how many tiny stains were starting to accumulate but I didn’t have anything on hand besides...
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When I was a teenager, I helped out at my Grandma’s church a lot. She was in charge of the preschool classes and she was always making homemade playdough and salt dough to make crafts with. I always loved helping her make both and loved seeing the handprint crafts that the kids completed. Nowadays, people...
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Now you can teach your children more about the essential workers and heroes among us, thanks to these awesome new action figures from Fisher-Price, the Play It Forward community helpers series. This brand new line of toys features actions figures of doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and delivery drivers–the everyday heroes that are helping keep...
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Now that it’s heating up here in Southern California, my wife and I are getting our backyard ready so the family can have fun and stay cool. We’ve looked into above-ground pools and also into floating pool game toys. Another thing that can be added to a fun and relaxing backyard is a tree swing....
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Here in Southern California, it’s been very hot already and I have to admit, I am not ready for the heat! Since it’s supposed to be 97 today, we’ve been looking at buying an above-ground pool and now it’s time to pick out some floating pool game toys so we can have fun as a...
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Update: Code Academy has also now announced that they are giving away 20x more scholarships than originally planned. First they gave away 100k scholarships to students/teachers to learn coding online. Now they want to do the same for fired & furloughed workers. See below for the full details… Codeacademy has announced that they are offering...
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Making a pipe cleaner craft is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination with little ones, and these beaded snakes are a fun way to do just that! My toddler loves to thread beads onto pipe cleaners. You can even use pieces of drinking straws, like we did to create toddler friendship bracelets. For our...
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Want to foster a love of the theater and teach your kids some American history? Well then you’re in luck! Lin-Manuel Miranda — along with The Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History — are making their fabulous Hamilton Education program virtual! The program teaches kids how to create and stage a play based on historical...
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Now your little Baby Shark fan can follow you wherever you go, all while singing the infamous Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo Baby Shark Song. The new Baby Shark Quad is perfect for the toddlers in your life and allows them to drive their own mini ATV vehicle, topping out at a speed of only 2.5 miles per hour....
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To help my kids learn the cardinal directions I created this compass rose craft for learning fun. All three of my boys have loved learning map skills. Both my husband and mom are map enthusiasts, so it appears that genetics may play a role in their excitement. Rhett(5) and I have been working on...
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Planning a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed? These 5 Breakfast in Bed Recipes for Mother’s Day will help make Mother’s Day a treat for mom! 5 Breakfast in Bed Mother’s Day Recipes This post contains affiliate links. This Breakfast Casserole is The Perfect Mother’s Day Recipe Shopping List: A package of Italian Sausage 1 Onion, diced...
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Click here to read 12 Shape Activities for Toddlers! It’s Hip to be Square! on Hands On As We Grow®
These 12 hands on shape activities for toddlers (2 year olds) will make it hip to be square! Toddlers will have fun learning shapes in a hands on way.
We’ve been having a little bit of fun lately doing some hands on shape activities!
George is on a shapes kick right now, anytime he asks for an activity, he’s been asking for ‘shapes’. I can’t say no to that!
I keep the shapes we work on pretty basic. Usually the square, triangle, circle.
And then I usually sneak in an odd one here and there just to introduce it, like the octagon (my kids seem to catch on to that one quickly because of stop signs), oval and rectangles.
First comes recognizing the shapes and then labeling them.
These shapes activities for toddlers are perfect for 2 year olds learning to recognize their shapes.
Building and making shapes is a plus for toddlers, as well as drawing and tracing them. This will come in time… preschoolers will be able to start doing this.
These shape activities for toddlers are all very hands on and fun, the learning is just a plus!
I tend to stray away from printables and worksheets, so these activities pass my ‘hands-on’ learning test that all get toddlers very involved in learning shapes.
Shapes are fun to start spotting out in your every day lives too! Your two year old will start seeing wheels as circles, and houses as squares.
Make it a challenge when you’re out for a walk to see what shapes you can each spot!
Call them out and have a good time with it.
I bet you can even find an octagon (Stop signs!). That’s a great way to introduce a new shape like that.
For more learning activities for toddlers, check out these 14 activities that focus on shapes, letters, colors and numbers.
Click here to read 12 Shape Activities for Toddlers! It’s Hip to be Square! on Hands On As We Grow®
These 12 hands on shape activities for toddlers (2 year olds) will make it hip to be square! Toddlers will have fun learning shapes in a hands on way.
We’ve been having a little bit of fun lately doing some hands on shape activities!
George is on a shapes kick right now, anytime he asks for an activity, he’s been asking for ‘shapes’. I can’t say no to that!
I keep the shapes we work on pretty basic. Usually the square, triangle, circle.
And then I usually sneak in an odd one here and there just to introduce it, like the octagon (my kids seem to catch on to that one quickly because of stop signs), oval and rectangles.
First comes recognizing the shapes and then labeling them.
These shapes activities for toddlers are perfect for 2 year olds learning to recognize their shapes.
Building and making shapes is a plus for toddlers, as well as drawing and tracing them. This will come in time… preschoolers will be able to start doing this.
These shape activities for toddlers are all very hands on and fun, the learning is just a plus!
I tend to stray away from printables and worksheets, so these activities pass my ‘hands-on’ learning test that all get toddlers very involved in learning shapes.
Shapes are fun to start spotting out in your every day lives too! Your two year old will start seeing wheels as circles, and houses as squares.
Make it a challenge when you’re out for a walk to see what shapes you can each spot!
Call them out and have a good time with it.
I bet you can even find an octagon (Stop signs!). That’s a great way to introduce a new shape like that.
For more learning activities for toddlers, check out these 14 activities that focus on shapes, letters, colors and numbers.
As a kid, I always loved going to my Grandma’s house and seeing what new cookies she bought for us that week. She always had the best cookies and my favorites were always the frosted animal cookies. Now I can have my favorite childhood cookie and my favorite ice cream treat from Dairy Queen all-in-one....
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Thomas the Tank Engine is celebrating his 75th anniversary and Prince Harry is helping with the festivities. The popular train is featuring an all new episode, just in time for his birthday, called “Thomas & Friends: The Royal Engine.” In the episode, Sir Topham Hatt has been invited by the Queen to come to London...
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Mondays are now “read along” story times with Michelle Obama! The former First Lady is sharing some of her favorite kid’s books through a weekly story time in partnership with PBS Kids and Penguin Random House. She’s been choosing some fabulous, heartwarming tales that kids young and old love. Which Children’s Books is Michelle Obama...
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Julie Andrews is an entertainer through and through. She may have become famous for her roles in Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music movies, but she has also authored more than 30 children’s books with her daughter. Now the inspiring actress and writer is sharing her love of books and reading in a new...
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This homemade hummingbird feeder is the perfect DIY project for the whole family! You can teach kids the importance of recycling, learning about birds and spending time outdoors this summer by building a plastic bottle hummingbird feeder from your recycling bin. As a kid, I loved spending time at my grandma’s house. Her backyard was...
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All sorts of things are making a comeback right now while we’re stuck at home. Old hobbies, sewing, baking — you name it. Now, some of the most popular Google Doodles are making a comeback too. The search giant has long used its homepage to share fun facts (like “on this day” history lessons) as...
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With many cities now requiring a face mask while out and about shopping right now, many people are searching for masks. Buying online isn’t feasible for everyone and there are people who are helping out in a generous way! During a time when many people have margin to be creative and helpful, they are stepping...
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It’s the little things right now that are making life just a little bit sweeter, and nothing sounds sweeter than the new, limited edition Cotton Candy Blizzard at Dairy Queen! It sounds like the perfect treat for summer, reminiscent of carnivals, state fairs, amusement parks and all those wonderful outdoor family activities we’re all missing...
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This Mother’s Day Paper Flower Bouquet is a perfect craft for kids. Everyone loves flowers, and homemade presents are the sweetest. This gift is the best of both worlds! This post includes affiliate links that help support Kids Activities Blog. Making Mother’s Day Construction Paper Flower Bouquet Here’s what you need to make this Mother’s...
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Looking for family fun ideas while on quarantine? Pop in a movie, and make 5 Popcorn Recipes for Movie Night for a great way to spend time together. 5 Popcorn Recipes for Movie Night This post contains affiliate links. Caramel Corn Popcorn Recipe Shopping List: ½ cup unpopped Popcorn kernels 1 cup Light Brown Sugar A...
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Click here to read Stunning Mother’s Day Suncatcher Craft: “I Love You Mom” on Hands On As We Grow®
This Mother’s Day suncatcher craft is the perfect way to thank a Mom and Grandmother with a kid-made colorful craft. (If you love suncatcher crafts, try this one!)
As a mother to young children, one person I think about daily is my mom. She is always there, only a phone call away to offer a shoulder to lean on. She’s given me advice for as long as I can remember.
A mom is someone to celebrate not just on Mother’s Day, but every day!
Creating this suncatcher craft with my kids was a fun way to reflect on how her advice has influenced me as a mother.
My kids and I made our suncatcher craft and talked about how we used items we had on hand and even a few recycled items so that we can save just a small amount of money while making a memorable craft for their grandmother.
This nature sensory bag suncatcher is a frugal way to create with kids, too.
To make this suncatcher craft, you’ll need just a few materials:
First, we’re going to start by making the frame for the suncatcher.
Gently fold the black card stock in half, lengthwise. But, don’t crease the paper. (If you do, that’s okay… just try not to so the frame will stay flat.)
Cut a smaller rectangle, creating a 1 inch border.
Next, we’ll create the inside of the suncatcher craft by adding the sticky inside!
Peel the backing from the contact paper and carefully place the card stock border on the sticky side of the contact paper.
Trim excess contact paper around all edges of the border.
And now it’s decorating time! Now the Mother’s Day Suncatcher Craft is going to get pretty!
Simply, cut or tear small squares of several colors of tissue paper.
Place the tissue paper squares on the sticky side of the contact paper, being sure to cover all of the contact paper.
This is the suncatcher part of this craft! The sun will shine through this and it’ll be gorgeous hanging in your window.
Finally, we’ll make this an actual Mother’s Day suncatcher craft by adding some words to say “I Love You Mom”.
Cut the letters from the left over black card stock. You could also use black letter stickers for this part of the Mother’s Day craft.
Using the glue stick, glue the letters over the sun catcher to create a special message for Mom.
Moms will love these Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes, too.
Saying “Thank You” to my mom with a suncatcher craft is just one way to celebrate mom, not just on Mother’s Day!
Click here to read Stunning Mother’s Day Suncatcher Craft: “I Love You Mom” on Hands On As We Grow®
This Mother’s Day suncatcher craft is the perfect way to thank a Mom and Grandmother with a kid-made colorful craft. (If you love suncatcher crafts, try this one!)
As a mother to young children, one person I think about daily is my mom. She is always there, only a phone call away to offer a shoulder to lean on. She’s given me advice for as long as I can remember.
A mom is someone to celebrate not just on Mother’s Day, but every day!
Creating this suncatcher craft with my kids was a fun way to reflect on how her advice has influenced me as a mother.
My kids and I made our suncatcher craft and talked about how we used items we had on hand and even a few recycled items so that we can save just a small amount of money while making a memorable craft for their grandmother.
This nature sensory bag suncatcher is a frugal way to create with kids, too.
To make this suncatcher craft, you’ll need just a few materials:
First, we’re going to start by making the frame for the suncatcher.
Gently fold the black card stock in half, lengthwise. But, don’t crease the paper. (If you do, that’s okay… just try not to so the frame will stay flat.)
Cut a smaller rectangle, creating a 1 inch border.
Next, we’ll create the inside of the suncatcher craft by adding the sticky inside!
Peel the backing from the contact paper and carefully place the card stock border on the sticky side of the contact paper.
Trim excess contact paper around all edges of the border.
And now it’s decorating time! Now the Mother’s Day Suncatcher Craft is going to get pretty!
Simply, cut or tear small squares of several colors of tissue paper.
Place the tissue paper squares on the sticky side of the contact paper, being sure to cover all of the contact paper.
This is the suncatcher part of this craft! The sun will shine through this and it’ll be gorgeous hanging in your window.
Finally, we’ll make this an actual Mother’s Day suncatcher craft by adding some words to say “I Love You Mom”.
Cut the letters from the left over black card stock. You could also use black letter stickers for this part of the Mother’s Day craft.
Using the glue stick, glue the letters over the sun catcher to create a special message for Mom.
Moms will love these Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes, too.
Saying “Thank You” to my mom with a suncatcher craft is just one way to celebrate mom, not just on Mother’s Day!
While in-person theater and drama classes are currently on hold, many local theaters and production companies are putting classes online to provide students with a unique experience. Now Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway is joining in, and offering The Lion King Experience for free online. Typically, this program is used for schools that are...
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Kids have all sorts of big feelings. They may feel sad, nervous, or frustrated, just to name a few feelings. And they may have trouble calming down. Sesame Street to the rescue, once again! Through videos with some our favorite Sesame Street characters, the Muppets are here to offer some pretty fabulous kid-appropriate calming techniques. ...
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Magic Tree House fans can go on an adventure with their favorite characters, Jack and Annie for the next four weeks. Magic Tree House books have been a favorite for many young readers for over a decade. This New York Times Best Selling series has over 34 in the original series. A fun announcement was...
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Now that the weather is warming up, it’s getting easier to practice social distancing and enjoying fresh air at the same time. The long spring evenings are the perfect time for family outside games and the GlowCity Light Up Basketball is our next family purchase to enjoy all summer long. This standard sized basketball features...
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Snacks for Kids that are Healthy + Yummy + Quick = Happy Mom and Happy Kids! Healthy {& Quick} Snacks for Kids Whole boiled eggs are always a good idea! Use this easy-peel recipe. via The Realistic Mama These breakfast balls are delicious and loaded with protein. via Kids Activities Blog Muffins are great to...
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Desserts in a mug are my new favorite thing! These 22 Mug Cake Recipes are quick, easy, and makes very little mess. 22 Mug Cake Recipes For most of these, everything gets poured and mixed right inside the mug, and then popped in the microwave for a couple of minutes. If you have a sweet tooth...
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Click here to read Fingerprint Heart Card Homemade Gift for Mom on Hands On As We Grow®
This easy to make fingerprint heart card is a great card to make as a homemade gift for Mom this Mother’s Day.
The sun is shining brightly, and I can finally say Spring is in the air. Mother’s Day is always a sure sign of that!
Flowers are starting to bloom and the first thing that comes to mind is all you wonderful mom’s out there that deserve a huge pat on the back.
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that should make us all feel special and appreciated. (Although, unfortunately, sometimes it has the opposite effect!)
This simple, easy prep Mother’s Day craft is so sweet that it will probably leave a tear in your eye.
To make your own fingerprint heart card you will need:
First, cut a heart shape out of the contact paper and then stick it to the cardstock, or canvas.
This is going to be your paint resist technique.
Next, I let my kids choose their own paint colors. They got super excited to do this!
They both chose the the colors of the rainbow as rainbows are their favorite, right now.
This made the craft feel a lot more special to them.
Let your child use their finger to paint fingerprints all over the cardstock.
Simply have them dip the tip of their finger into the paint color of their choice, and dab it on the paper. Over and over and over again.
They can definitely dab more than once before getting more paint on their finger.
Yes, this part can get a little messy but it’s so much fun.
Encourage your child to trace the outline of the heart.
Painting with fingers is an amazing sensory activity that my kids love to do.
The squishy, slimy feeling of the paint makes them giggle.
If your child is anything like my oldest, she didn’t want the colors to mix at all.
She was able to clean her finger on the wipe each time she wanted a new paint color to make a fingerprint with around the heart.
My youngest, on the other hand, thought it was super cool to mix the colors.
Gotta go with what they like!
When your child is done painting, lay it out to dry.
Once the fingerprint heart is dry, peel the contact paper heart off to reveal the finished product.
At this point, both girls were super excited to see how their fingerprint heart paintings turned out.
I must say, I was excited too!
To add a finishing touch, we wrote the following quote in the middle of the heart.
“A mother’s heart is always with her children.”
The kids were so proud when I read them this quote.
However, my oldest instantly said that she would like to give it to her dad… so we changed the quote a bit to fit this.
Maybe it’s not just a homemade gift for Mom… but Dad too.
This simple fingerprint heart is so sweet and meaningful and my kids thoroughly enjoyed making it.
You can now add this fingerprint heart card to your collection!
