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Cotton candy and homemade ice cream are two things that make me think of summer–combined, they are a delicious and refreshing treat! No Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream Have you ever thought to make ice cream with cotton candy? This homemade ice cream is so easy and delicious! Serves 4-6 Prep Time: 10 min Freeze...
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What are you most looking forward to when it comes to Halloween? Carving pumpkins? Trick or treating? Awesome Halloween decorating? Maybe it’s all the wonderful Halloween movies and shows that will be airing on television to help get you in the mood. Since we love our Disney Halloween movies (we’re looking at you, Hocus Pocus...
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My kids have questions aplenty when it comes to space. Why are the planets different? Why do we need the sun? And yet another question: where do stars come from? NASA is hoping to learn more about stars with one of its newest missions. They’re sending a balloon (and some instruments, like a telescope) into...
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If your family is anything like mine, we are missing our friends and family like crazy! Mommy meetups and play dates have been put on hold, but with technology today, there is a way to play free games for kids online. The following platforms/games provide a way to play online with friends and ways to...
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This back-to-school apple craft is a fun way to get kids excited for back to school season! Not only is the finished artwork super cute, but making this 5 minute craft is great fun with kids. Back-to-School Apple Craft This post contains affiliate links. Here’s what you need to make this tissue paper craft: White...
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If you are craving some crispy chicken, this quick and easy air fryer fried chicken recipe is one of the best chicken recipes out there! How Do You Make Fried Chicken in an Air Fryer? It is so easy to make fried chicken, using an air fryer! This is one of my family’s favorite fried...
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You can order the cutest The Mandalorian "The Child" Baby Yoda backpack and lunch box set for back-to-school.
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The coolest week of the year, Shark Week is finally here and we’re going to celebrate it with shark games! Sometimes you just need a quick and easy activity for kids. So why not make it both fun and educational? Today we are solving a shark maze that will keep your kids amused while they...
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Finding the perfect kids backpacks doesn’t have to be stressful! It feels like every year, we have to go to four different stores for all four backpacks. Each of my children simply can’t manage to all find their backpacks at one store. This year, I’m going to make finding the perfect backpack for all of...
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When it’s spring, do you dream of summer – freedom from strict routines, more fun and less work, being that amazing mom with the cool summer activities that the kids love… You know – the ones they don’t even realize are helping them learn and developing their natural talents? Do you promise yourself that this...
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Click here to read Balance Beam for Toddlers Super Easy DIY at Home on Hands On As We Grow®
This is a simple DIY balance beam for toddlers to practice balancing, which is a major gross motor skill for every toddler, and preschooler, to learn.
Use this beam at no real risk of you toddler falling and getting hurt!
I read an article at Balanced and Barefoot about the importance of getting the kids moving (and why they fidget). Letting them move, and most importantly, building their core strength.
Balancing does that. And kids definitely need it.
Making a backyard balance beam is so simple, that toddlers can even make it themselves!
So, grab some scrap wood from the garage or shop and lay out in the lawn.
(If you have clean boards, bring it inside for an indoor walk the plank activity, an idea from No Time For Flash Cards.)
Add corners where you like, you could even make a balance beam maze for toddlers!
How cool would that be? We love mazes!
Or one simple piece of board is enough, too.
Set up is as simple as that.
Now that you are all set up it’s time to play.
Even more simple is the activity itself!
Just walk the line!
Another walk the line activity that promotes balance for toddlers.
Walk your way across the boards, and learn a very important physical skill.
Balance.
And there you have it! A balance beam activity to keep your toddlers busy while building core strength and gross motor skills.
This is a simple toddler activity included in our 50 activities just for your toddler collection.
A simple balance beam like this will help toddlers learn to balance a bike to ride.
Henry is now older and rode his bike without training wheels at 4 1/2 years old. I’m convinced this contributed to that.
But this will also help them gain core strength which will hopefully, in turn, help them fidget less.
Click here to read Balance Beam for Toddlers Super Easy DIY at Home on Hands On As We Grow®
This is a simple DIY balance beam for toddlers to practice balancing, which is a major gross motor skill for every toddler, and preschooler, to learn.
Use this beam at no real risk of you toddler falling and getting hurt!
I read an article at Balanced and Barefoot about the importance of getting the kids moving (and why they fidget). Letting them move, and most importantly, building their core strength.
Balancing does that. And kids definitely need it.
Making a backyard balance beam is so simple, that toddlers can even make it themselves!
So, grab some scrap wood from the garage or shop and lay out in the lawn.
(If you have clean boards, bring it inside for an indoor walk the plank activity, an idea from No Time For Flash Cards.)
Add corners where you like, you could even make a balance beam maze for toddlers!
How cool would that be? We love mazes!
Or one simple piece of board is enough, too.
Set up is as simple as that.
Now that you are all set up it’s time to play.
Even more simple is the activity itself!
Just walk the line!
Another walk the line activity that promotes balance for toddlers.
Walk your way across the boards, and learn a very important physical skill.
Balance.
And there you have it! A balance beam activity to keep your toddlers busy while building core strength and gross motor skills.
This is a simple toddler activity included in our 50 activities just for your toddler collection.
A simple balance beam like this will help toddlers learn to balance a bike to ride.
Henry is now older and rode his bike without training wheels at 4 1/2 years old. I’m convinced this contributed to that.
But this will also help them gain core strength which will hopefully, in turn, help them fidget less.
Coloring pages or adult coloring books are always great for entertainment and perfect activity as a stress reliever. But have you ever wondered what to do with finished coloring pages? You spent so much time on the piece of art — don’t throw it away! And it can be a nightmare to store kids art....
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When your tween acts entitled and is no longer helping out around the house with chores or starts talking back, you will want to stop it. Your child is slowly going from a child to an adult and the transition can be difficult for them (and you). We asked parents of tweens, as well...
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We are back with new educational, engaging, and fun Shark Week Printables! These color by number for kids are one of the best ways there are to help your kid practice their numbers and colors. And they are also so much fun! Everyone loves color by numbers – kids and adults alike. If you want...
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Time for school doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo! Even though we’re not 100% sure how school will play out this year, it’s still time to shop for the supplies so your child will be ready when in-person school eventually. When that happens, one thing they’ll need is backpack! For your littlest Baby Shark fans, we’ve found the coolest Baby...
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It may only be July, but I think it’s time to accept Halloween is going to look a lot different this year. But even if there isn’t trick or treating, I plan on making Halloween as spooktacular as I can with my kids… and Target, as usual, is helping out. Even though it’s only July,...
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We decided: homeschool is the best decision for our kids this year. So now we’re getting ready. In addition to picking and putting together a curriculum, we’re sprucing up a corner of our house for lessons. But what about lessons in the backyard? Or elsewhere in the house? Enter: the Surf Lap Desk from ECR4Kids....
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We are loving barbecue season right now and nothing is better than a tasty burger right off the grill. Unless it’s a bacon cheeseburger, of course! A fresh grilled burger, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and all your favorite topping, can’t you just taste it? There’s only problem with bacon cheeseburgers. Cooking the bacon and...
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Sometimes, it’s just one of those days. You pour a bowl of cereal, put the cereal away, then put the milk away. As you’re doing that, the phone rings. You answer it, and by the time you sit back down, your cereal is soggy. It’s the sad version of If You Give a Mouse a...
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If there is one consistent thing this summer? It’s that Dairy Queen is going to have amazing new Blizzards for us to enjoy, whether it’s in the car or on the patio. Drumsticks, Piñata Party, Frosted Animal Cookies, Cotton Candy … There’s a Blizzard flavor for every taste and mood. The newest addition to the...
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Click here to read Button Sorting Activity for Simple Color Recognition on Hands On As We Grow®
A simple button sorting activity for toddlers to sort by color. This is simplified to make it as easy as it gets for toddlers just learning their colors.
George has been slowly learning his colors.
Ever so slowly.
Some days it seems like he gets it and knows them all, but other days it’s not even close.
So I’m never sure if he’s just lucky on those days that he gets his colors right, or if he’s just not paying attention on the other days.
So I decided a very simplified activity for color sorting would help.
Just two colors to sort and that’s it.
I did it this way for George to take it back to the introductory stage of colors.
So as to just have him identify that they’re different colors, without having to label what color they really are.
For the button sorting activity, I just set out three clear cups.
Clear cups make it easier to see what’s in it, but any cup would work, as well as muffin tins.
In one cup I put buttons of only two colors in.
Also, if you don’t have buttons you can use any small items of single color. Like foam stickers, baby food pouch lids, bottle caps or paperclips even.
I used buttons and a few pom poms because that’s what I had handy.
They also are great to pick up to practice his fine motor skills.
I only put green and blue buttons into this one cup and then gave that to George to sort into the other two cups.
To get the activity going, I started the sorting by putting a couple of green buttons in one cup and a few blue buttons in the other cup.
Just to get things started and so that he understood the object of the activity.
He mostly grasped the concept and understood that there were two different colors.
He messed up quite a bit too though.
I know he’s figuring out his colors though, slowly but surely, it’ll make sense to him.
Whether we keep doing button activities or not to sort by color, I know he’ll eventually grasp the concept of colors!
Click here to read Button Sorting Activity for Simple Color Recognition on Hands On As We Grow®
A simple button sorting activity for toddlers to sort by color. This is simplified to make it as easy as it gets for toddlers just learning their colors.
George has been slowly learning his colors.
Ever so slowly.
Some days it seems like he gets it and knows them all, but other days it’s not even close.
So I’m never sure if he’s just lucky on those days that he gets his colors right, or if he’s just not paying attention on the other days.
So I decided a very simplified activity for color sorting would help.
Just two colors to sort and that’s it.
I did it this way for George to take it back to the introductory stage of colors.
So as to just have him identify that they’re different colors, without having to label what color they really are.
For the button sorting activity, I just set out three clear cups.
Clear cups make it easier to see what’s in it, but any cup would work, as well as muffin tins.
In one cup I put buttons of only two colors in.
Also, if you don’t have buttons you can use any small items of single color. Like foam stickers, baby food pouch lids, bottle caps or paperclips even.
I used buttons and a few pom poms because that’s what I had handy.
They also are great to pick up to practice his fine motor skills.
I only put green and blue buttons into this one cup and then gave that to George to sort into the other two cups.
To get the activity going, I started the sorting by putting a couple of green buttons in one cup and a few blue buttons in the other cup.
Just to get things started and so that he understood the object of the activity.
He mostly grasped the concept and understood that there were two different colors.
He messed up quite a bit too though.
I know he’s figuring out his colors though, slowly but surely, it’ll make sense to him.
Whether we keep doing button activities or not to sort by color, I know he’ll eventually grasp the concept of colors!
Even though it’s not possible to travel right now, you can do the next best thing! Take free virtual tours of the coolest museums, parks, zoos, and aquariums around the world. Think of it as a way to temporarily satiate your wanderlust – and possibly discover your next travel destination. CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS Enjoy...
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My kids LOVE McDonald’s – who am I kidding? I love McDonald’s! But since we are staying home, saving money and trying to eat better, we don’t get it very often. With that being said, if you have a kid that constantly asks for a McDonald’s Happy Meal, you HAVE got to see this genius...
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Finding the perfect lunch boxes for my kids is always central to any back to school shopping. Finding cool lunch boxes for kids is difficult. Keeping everything organized and at the right temperature is hard, too! We have a tip for a sponge ice pack that is sure to help, no matter which lunchbox you...
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This lemon blueberry bread recipe is the perfect combination of sweet juicy blueberries and tangy lemon. It’s an easy quick bread recipe perfect for snacks, brunch, or breakfast. Unlike traditional baking breads recipes, this is one of those fast easy recipes with few ingredients. Just mix, bake, and eat – no yeast or rise time...
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Click here to read Tree Branch Craft for Kids Simple Fairy Tale Pretend Play on Hands On As We Grow®
Create a simple painted tree branch craft for kids to inspire fairy tale pretend play.
Let creativity be on full display and watch imaginations bloom right in your backyard!
For more simple art projects for kids, try these upcycled art projects for kids!
The best kids’ activities are usually the most simple.
The same holds true with this super easy painted tree branch craft for kids.
We recently had a pretty bad rainstorm, which caused sticks and branches to litter our backyard.
So the kids saved a few of their favorite branches for a craft. And we created these simple eco-friendly painted sticks for pretend play!
We love using sustainable materials and getting inspiration from nature whenever we can.
Any time we can create an eco-friendly craft or limit our waste is a big win for us!
Whether you want to teach your kids how to recycle, or you’re just looking for a simple art idea, your family will love this creative art project!
If you love recycling, you’ll adore these cute tin can crafts and activities for kids!
First, my kids chose their perfect stick.
We had a bunch to choose from because of the recent rainstorm!
Depending on what their vision is, they can choose a stick that has a certain bend or twist to it, or one that is straight and long.
My son chose a stick to transform into a knight’s sword. My daughter chose her stick to create a princess wand!
This is a great time to discuss what fairy tale they want to pretend play later!
The next step is one for the adult to complete. With a knife, carefully scrape away all the bark, and chisel away any parts of the stick that your child would like removed.
Next, let your child take a piece of sandpaper and start sanding the stick smooth by hand.
This is a safe way for them to help with the prep work!
Wipe clean with a cloth, and you’re ready to start painting!
Encourage your child to get creative!
What could a simple stick be transformed into? A wand? A rocket? An animal?
We used two different types of paint for our eco-friendly art project.
First, the kids painted a base coat all over their sticks using simple craft paint.
It dried pretty quickly since the wood soaked up a lot of the moisture.
Next, they added details with puffy paint. My daughter added jewels all over her princess wand.
Try out our Easy DIY Puffy Paint for Toddlers
My son painted his sword silver with a brown handle, then added red “rubies” to the hilt with puffy paint.
Tip: We did our painting on the back porch over a glass-topped table. Anytime you can get outside, it makes cleanup so much easier! The paint wiped right off the glass as soon as we were finished.
This project was so fun because we really had no expectations.
It’s all about the process and just having fun being creative.
They were so excited about the finished art projects.
For more nature-inspired fun, check out these awesome nature activities for kids!
Don’t forget the best part. This art project doesn’t just hang on the wall, it’s meant to be played with!
My kids love imaginary and pretend play.
These painted sticks inspired them to play fairy tale land all afternoon.
Whether your kids want to imagine these tree branch crafts are a magic wand, a sword in the stone or even a whimsical wizard staff.
Encourage your kids to think outside of the box and have a backyard adventure!
I love it when a simple nature art project turns into an afternoon of adventures and imagination!
Do your kids love pretend play? Try this tin can forest for outdoor pretend play.
What do you think about this tree branch craft for kids? What did your kids create? How did they use their creations for pretend fairy tale play?
Have more of your favorite eco-friendly ideas for kids? Share with us in the comments below!
Click here to read Tree Branch Craft for Kids Simple Fairy Tale Pretend Play on Hands On As We Grow®
Create a simple painted tree branch craft for kids to inspire fairy tale pretend play.
Let creativity be on full display and watch imaginations bloom right in your backyard!
For more simple art projects for kids, try these upcycled art projects for kids!
The best kids’ activities are usually the most simple.
The same holds true with this super easy painted tree branch craft for kids.
We recently had a pretty bad rainstorm, which caused sticks and branches to litter our backyard.
So the kids saved a few of their favorite branches for a craft. And we created these simple eco-friendly painted sticks for pretend play!
We love using sustainable materials and getting inspiration from nature whenever we can.
Any time we can create an eco-friendly craft or limit our waste is a big win for us!
Whether you want to teach your kids how to recycle, or you’re just looking for a simple art idea, your family will love this creative art project!
If you love recycling, you’ll adore these cute tin can crafts and activities for kids!
First, my kids chose their perfect stick.
We had a bunch to choose from because of the recent rainstorm!
Depending on what their vision is, they can choose a stick that has a certain bend or twist to it, or one that is straight and long.
My son chose a stick to transform into a knight’s sword. My daughter chose her stick to create a princess wand!
This is a great time to discuss what fairy tale they want to pretend play later!
The next step is one for the adult to complete. With a knife, carefully scrape away all the bark, and chisel away any parts of the stick that your child would like removed.
Next, let your child take a piece of sandpaper and start sanding the stick smooth by hand.
This is a safe way for them to help with the prep work!
Wipe clean with a cloth, and you’re ready to start painting!
Encourage your child to get creative!
What could a simple stick be transformed into? A wand? A rocket? An animal?
We used two different types of paint for our eco-friendly art project.
First, the kids painted a base coat all over their sticks using simple craft paint.
It dried pretty quickly since the wood soaked up a lot of the moisture.
Next, they added details with puffy paint. My daughter added jewels all over her princess wand.
Try out our Easy DIY Puffy Paint for Toddlers
My son painted his sword silver with a brown handle, then added red “rubies” to the hilt with puffy paint.
Tip: We did our painting on the back porch over a glass-topped table. Anytime you can get outside, it makes cleanup so much easier! The paint wiped right off the glass as soon as we were finished.
This project was so fun because we really had no expectations.
It’s all about the process and just having fun being creative.
They were so excited about the finished art projects.
For more nature-inspired fun, check out these awesome nature activities for kids!
Don’t forget the best part. This art project doesn’t just hang on the wall, it’s meant to be played with!
My kids love imaginary and pretend play.
These painted sticks inspired them to play fairy tale land all afternoon.
Whether your kids want to imagine these tree branch crafts are a magic wand, a sword in the stone or even a whimsical wizard staff.
Encourage your kids to think outside of the box and have a backyard adventure!
I love it when a simple nature art project turns into an afternoon of adventures and imagination!
Do your kids love pretend play? Try this tin can forest for outdoor pretend play.
What do you think about this tree branch craft for kids? What did your kids create? How did they use their creations for pretend fairy tale play?
Have more of your favorite eco-friendly ideas for kids? Share with us in the comments below!
