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Fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes - Laughing Kids Learn
If you want an activity that is simple to set up and engaging for your toddler, try this fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes. Children develop their fine motor skills, concentration and problem solving skills with this handmade teaching tool or handmade toy. Fun for toddler to make too.
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Fizzy science experiment for kids
Easy science experiment for kids that will teach them about colours and chemical reactions
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Science experiment with colour changing flowers
Color changing flowers for science. Great as a Spring time activity for kids or learning about lifestyles and the lifestyle unit at school. Watch the flowers change color over time as they absorb the coloured water.
paper bag jellyfish craft for kids to make
How to make a simple paper bag jelly fish
Preschooler creating a vibrant paper bag jellyfish with googly eyes, ideal for ocean-themed crafting
a child's hand reaching into a push and pull play box with colored pens
Push and pull homemade toy box for children - Laughing Kids Learn
Make a simple push and pull homemade toy box for children to play with at home or preschool. Teachers fine motor skills, hand and eye coordination and more.
two children are playing with water beads in front of a white plate that says easy and safe diy sensory balls
Make your own safe alternative to water beads for sensory play!
Sensory fun with DIY sensory balls - this sensory play recipe provides a safer alternative to water beads. Let the kids make their own rainbow sensory balls and watch them get creative with sensory play! | The Empowered Educator
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Painting on Tin Foil
If you're looking for a fun activity for kids, painting on tin foil is great for boosting creativity and fine motor skills. Simple to set up too.
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Ideas for Children's Outdoor Play Areas and Activities
If you're looking to get creative with your outdoor play areas, this post has a huge collection of ideas for creative and fun outdoor play spaces shared by early years educators. Try them in the backyard or daycare spaces! - The Empowered Edcuator
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Simple paper bag doll craft for kids - Laughing Kids Learn
Here is a simple paper bag doll craft for kids to do at home, school or camp. Easy to make and doesn't require many materials to create it. Imaginary play.
kids are playing with paper flowers and making crafts that look like they have been made out of
Cardboard Tube Flying Bee Craft
This Cardboard Tube Flying Bee craft is so fun! Hold a flower in each hand and watch the bee buzz along the string from flower to flower! A lovely spring insect craft for kids. #kidscraftroom #kidscrafts #beecrafts #cardboardtubecrafts #springcrafts #insectcrafts
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Bunny DIY Easter Card by I Heart Crafty Things
Bunny DIY Easter Card by I Heart Crafty Things | Kids Arts and DIY Crafts | Community run by a Mom from the United States who loves doing arts and crafts with my kids. Create an adorable DIY Easter bunny card with simple materials, perfect for kids to craft and share festive greetings with family and friends. Discover More. Easter card craft, bunny craft, kids activities, DIY greeting cards, spring crafts, preschool crafts, holiday crafts, paper crafting, handmade cards, creative fun
Setting up opportunities for open ended sensory and fine motor play doesn't need to be difficult or overly complicated. This simple fine motor activity is suitable for ages ranging from 3-8 years depending on the materials you provide. Read this post for how to set up this activity. | The Empowered Educator Small World Activities, Open Ended Materials, Play Based Activities, Craft Toddler, Fine Motor Play, Fine Motor Activities For Kids, Fine Motor Activity, Toddler Outdoor, Play Activity
Sensory and Fine Motor Play Fizzing Tray Activity
Setting up opportunities for open ended sensory and fine motor play doesn't need to be difficult or overly complicated. This simple fine motor activity is suitable for ages ranging from 3-8 years depending on the materials you provide. Read this post for how to set up this activity. | The Empowered Educator
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How to Make Snow Slime
If you have been wondering How to Make Snow Slime or Cloud Slime as some call it, wonder no more. It is easy once you add a secret ingredient that will totally transform traditional slime.
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Simple fine motor and colour sorting activity using an egg carton - Laughing Kids Learn
Here is a simple fine motor and colour sorting activity using an egg carton. It's lots of fun for kids and simple to make for school or home.
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Repurpose wooden spools and cable reels for play!
Create budget friendly & playful indoor/outdoor resources by upcycling and repurposing wooden spools and cable reels. Clever ideas to inspire early childhood teachers and parents.