Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit here. Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this summer while they are at home? These summer Q-tip painting printables are not only fun, but great for fine motor practice! Q-Tip Printables Materials: To color these printables, all you’ll need is washable…
Are you looking for a great fine motor activity? Try painting with Q-tips! It’s not only a fun and creative activity but it’s great for honing in on fine motor skills. These Spring-themed Q-tip painting printables are great for whole class activities, fine motor stations, or independent practice for early finishers. Check them out below!…
Winter is in full swing and I have the perfect printable for your little learners! Create some winter art with this q-tip painting activity. Not only are the pictures simply adorable, but this is wonderful for practicing fine motor skills! Materials Needed: Activity Directions: It doesn’t have to look perfect! The idea is to work…
Are your students learning to write their names? This Q-tip activity helps children learn the letters in their name and also helps develop fine motor skills. The free printable is editable, so teachers, homeschoolers, and parents can easily make the Q-tip names! To do this activity, you’ll just need the following: There are two ways…
Fall is almost here and I have a fun Q-tip activity for you! Create some fall art with this q-tip painting activity. Not only are the pictures cute, but this is great for practicing fine motor skills! Here’s What You Need: Directions: It doesn’t have to look perfect! The idea is to work on fine…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. If you’ve used my Q-tip painting printables with kids before, I’m sure you know how much they love them! It’s a great way to work on numbers as well as fine motor skills. Today I’m sharing a Q-tip painting printable…
Happy winter! It’s freezing where we live. As I write this blog post, my two youngest boys are outside shoveling the sidewalk! Although having a lot of snow in the winter can be a lot of work, I’ve always thought snowflakes are pretty amazing. Just learning about the life cycle of snow is really fascinating….
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. Learning alphabet letters is an important thing to learn during the preschool and kindergarten years! A fun, hands-on way to learn this is through this Q-Tip Painting Activity. This activity I’m sharing with you today is for lowercase letters. I’ve…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. There are so many fun ways to teach kids alphabet letters! One way to do it is with this Uppercase Letters Q-Tip Painting activity. This free printable includes 26 pages for all the uppercase alphabet letters. Each page has an…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. Teaching kids about numbers is a lot of fun! There are so many fun activities you can do, including this one! This Q-Tip Number Painting Activity is not only great for learning numbers but also a wonderful way to work…
Fall is such a magical season for preschoolers (and teachers!) With colorful leaves, crisp air, pumpkins, and apples all around, it’s the perfect time to bring seasonal fun into your classroom or home. If you’re looking for hands-on activities that celebrate autumn, I’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a big round-up of crafts and…
How in the world is it already August?!! It always gets here so fast! I don’t know about you but I’m not quite ready to stop soaking up these summer days, but the school year is coming soon for a lot of you and it’s time to start taking baby steps over to that planner!…
The end of the school year is the perfect time to celebrate all your students’ hard work! I love using this End of the Year Alphabet Countdown Calendar as a fun way to finish the year! Wrap up the last 26 days of school with a fun activity for each day! About the Calendar The…
Are you looking for some simple and fun STEAM Activities for kids? In today’s world, the importance of STEAM education cannot be overstated. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. These subjects are crucial for developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. Not only that, but they also provide a strong foundation for future careers in various…
This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for more details. Fine motor skills are incredibly important to focus on with children. I am constantly adding fine motor activities to our day to help my boys strengthen their hands. Fine motor skills require the use of smaller muscle groups to perform tasks that are precise…
Happy March! The saying is always true for us in Iowa. March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. We are dreaming of some warmer temperatures! Today I have some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities to share with you! This holiday is actually to celebrate the legend of St. Patrick. He was…
There are so many cute Valentine’s Day crafts. I mean, hearts are just so fun to create! It’s one of my favorite type of crafts to create with my children. I’ve been doing lots of heart activities with my 3 year old at home. We’ve done watercolor, tissue paper suncatchers, fizzy hearts, heart stamping with…
Does your school celebrate the 100th day of school? I always love celebrating this milestone. I mean, the 100th day of school IS a big deal! It means lots of learning and growth has happened. Today I want to share with you some fun ways to celebrate the one hundredth day of school. First, is…
Thank you so much!! This really helps me to better serve you with tips and resources that meet your unique needs. In fact, I have some resources just for you already! Teaching preschool is an amazing calling and I strive to be a valuable resource for you! I know your job is tough and I…
Busy bags are a lifesaver and are great for keeping kids busy and quiet. We bring them along to appointments or get them out when we have quiet rest time at home. Today, I’m sharing 10 winter busy bag ideas that I think are fabulous and so fun for kids! 1. Teach kids the appropriate clothes…
My toddler is 15 months and is really into picking things items and placing them into a container. In fact, I’ve noticed that he’s really great at practicing fine motor skills, without even knowing it! Today, I’m going to share with you some of his favorite activities and a total of 15 fine motor ideas for…
Last week, my friend hosted a really fun busy bag exchange! Have you ever gone to one before? It’s really simple to do. There were 8 moms and we each brought a set of busy bags to share. We then left with 8 different busy bags. It was so nice to have these busy bags…
My oldest, who is almost 5, recently started attending a wonderful preschool. At school, he is asked to trace his name as well as other letters they are working on. When I watch him write, he gets upset because he can’t follow the lines perfectly. (I think he got this perfectionist trait from me…sorry!) I also…