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Discover creative and affordable DIY outdoor play materials for daycare. Build safe, hands-on play spaces that spark imagination, encourage physical activity, and keep kids learning through outdoor fun. Why Outdoor Play Matters for Daycare Kids Outdoor play is one of the most important parts of a child’s day. Fresh air, sunshine, and movement are not…
Have fun learning with these easy Christmas math activities using peppermints! Kids can count, sort, and pattern with festive hands-on activities for daycare. Why Use Peppermints for Math at Christmas Peppermints are inexpensive, festive, and easy to find during the holiday season. Their bright red-and-white stripes instantly bring Christmas cheer, and they’re just the right…
Engaging daycare lesson plans on The Cat in the Hat! Explore fun, play-based activities in these daycare lesson plans that build literacy, creativity, and early learning skills for preschoolers. Introduction to The Cat in the Hat Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat has been a favorite of children and teachers for decades. The silly…
Get crafty this season with 24 Free Printable Winter Shrinky Dink Patterns for Kids! From snowflakes and penguins to mittens and snowmen, these easy-to-trace designs make perfect winter crafts for preschoolers and families. Just print, shrink, and enjoy hours of creative fun with these shrinky dink designs! Why Shrinky Dinks Are the Perfect Winter Craft…
If you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving activity that works for daycare, classrooms, or at home with your own kids, these Thanksgiving Shrinky Dink ideas are perfect. One of my favorite holiday projects is making Shrinky Dinks! They’re simple, budget-friendly, and kids absolutely love watching their colorful creations shrink down in the oven. Thanksgiving is…
Daycare Lesson Plans on “Llama Llama Red Pajama” are fun, meaningful, and simple to put together. Check out these fun ideas for home daycare lesson plans that kids (and you) will love! I love starting each unit we focus on with a book. Using this book as a theme opens the door to activities across…
Nature is the perfect classroom, and outdoor science activities help children connect learning with joy. Preschoolers are natural scientists. They love to ask questions, test ideas, and explore the world around them. The best part? You don’t need fancy equipment or a big budget to give them hands-on science experiences. Whether you’re running a daycare,…
Teaching Daycare Lesson Plans on Jean-Michel Basquiat helps children see that art can be messy, expressive, and personal. His bold style gives preschoolers permission to explore freely and make art their own. The perfect home daycare lesson plan subject! Introducing children to famous artists is a wonderful way to inspire creativity, broaden cultural awareness, and…
Nature based learning taps into the benefits of outdoor exploration while teaching valuable life skills, problem-solving, and creativity to kids. Children today are often surrounded by screens, schedules, and structured activities. While these things have their place, research shows that kids also need unstructured time in nature to thrive. What Is Nature Based Learning? Nature-based…
Weather activities in the garden encourage curiosity, observation, and problem-solving. Best of all, they’re simple, affordable, and use what you already have outside in the garden. Weather is one of the easiest science concepts for preschoolers to observe and understand because it’s happening all around them every day. Combine weather learning with time in the…
