It is absolutely freeeeezing where we live! During this time of the year, it takes so much longer to get out the door because we have so many more items of clothing to put on. Can you relate to this, too?! One skill that is important for preschoolers to know, is how to dress appropriately for the weather. Today's activity is a Winter Clothes Dress Up Busy Bag and it is a great way to talk about the appropriate clothes worn during winter. Plus it's a fun and easy busy bag to put … [Read more...]
Nuts and Bolts Busy Bag
Busy bags are such a great way to keep little ones busy. Today I'm sharing with you an idea that is super simple to set up, but will keep your little ones busy for a while! This nuts and bolts busy bag is sure to be a hit with children who like to build and create things! Here's what you need for this nuts and bolts busy bag: nuts bolts washers board with drilled holes We were given this set of nuts, bolts, washers, and boards (with holes) by a sweet friend. I'm so thankful … [Read more...]
Fall Clothes Dress Up Busy Bag
Summer is winding down and my favorite season, fall, is just around the corner! I love fall and I love the clothes we wear during this season! I'm sharing with you my dress up busy bag for FALL! This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here’s what you need for the activity: fall clothes clip art doll clip art magnets glue scissors card stock paper laminator (optional, but this is my favorite one to use at home) cookie sheet Here’s … [Read more...]
Winter Busy Bag Ideas
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 to wear during winter with this Winter Clothes Dress Up busy bag. 2. Kids can make neat snowflake designs with this Snowflake Tracing Cards with Q-Tips busy bag. 3. Make neat Snowflake … [Read more...]
Snowflake Busy Bag {Free Printable}
Today I'm sharing another fun winter busy bag...it's our Snowflake Busy Bag! Busy bags are so wonderful if you need a quick activity to keep your little ones busy and quiet. Prepping several busy bags ahead of time can be a huge lifesaver! This one is easy to prep and fun for kids. Here's what you need: wide popsicle sticks white/silver paint (optional) Snowflake Busy Bag Printable Ziploc bag I painted my popsicle sticks a light silver to look like the color of … [Read more...]
8 Easy Busy Bags
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 already made for my preschooler to play with during quiet time. When I showed them to my kids, they really couldn't wait to try them out. In fact, they spent the morning doing the activities in the busy bags and it was quiet! … [Read more...]
Dragons Love Tacos Book Activities
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information. Today I'm excited to share with you some really fun activities for one of our favorite books, Dragons Love Tacos. I got this book for Troy earlier this spring and the boys and I have enjoyed reading it many times. I've been wanting to do book themed days throughout the summer, so I decided to start with this book. This book is all about dragons and their love for tacos. However, the dragons do … [Read more...]
Busy Bags 101 — and Lots of Busy Bag Ideas!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for more information. Busy bags are an awesome way to keep toddlers and preschooler quietly occupied. Today I'm sharing all about busy bags, as well as some examples of how to put them together. What is a Busy Bag? Busy bags are simple activities stored in a bag for toddlers or preschoolers so they are always ready to go! They are engaging activities that your child can do independently. They are great for playing during … [Read more...]
5 Fall Themed Busy Bags (Includes FREE Printables!)
Toddlers are busy, aren't they?! I'm constantly finding new ways to keep my toddler occupied and busy. Busy bags have been a lifesaver for me. Have you used them before? Busy bags are simple activities for your toddler or preschooler that are stored in a bag so they are always ready to go! They are made with inexpensive materials, usually taking $1 or so to make. Today, I am sharing 5 fall themed busy bag activities. 1. Mama and Baby Owl This activity is my toddler's favorite! He has played … [Read more...]