Slime Ribbons Scissors Activity
We are all about easy, developmentally-appropriate activities. When I saw this activity two years ago at my daughters’ toddler time school I instantly fell in love. Seeing the gorgeous ribbons of...
View ArticleSweet Smell of Christmas Sensory Collages
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is to put all our favorite Christmas books on our bookshelves and enjoy them all season long. The Sweet Smell of Christmas is one of my favorites. This year we...
View ArticleJingle Bells Process Painting
I love activities that are multi-sensory and process based. Our Jingle Bell Process Painting is the perfect holiday season art project. My girls loved singing jingle bells as they happily created a...
View ArticleRainbow Shaving Cream Slip n Slide
The other day I posed a challenge to my kids. Come up with the messiest project we can do tomorrow. Within a minute Luca said shaving cream slide. All three of them immediately agreed, and I added some...
View ArticleExploring Books Through Play: 50 Activities Based on Books About Friendship,...
In the early years play and learning should be terms that are used fluidly as they are truly one in the same, but often I hear people state there is no time in our schedules left to play. I promise you...
View ArticleGiant Water Bead Sensory Table
If you have ever scrolled through Pinterest you have probably seen an assortment of water bead activities. Water beads are such a fun sensory experience, but are also a choking hazard and toxic if...
View ArticleGiant Mermaid Fabric Sensory Board
A couple months ago I saw the coolest pillows being advertised on Facebook. Have you seen these mermaid pillows?So cool. I bought a few for my kids, but the were frustrated that it is hard to write...
View ArticleGiant Multicolored Mermaid Fabric Sensory Board
We love our Giant Mermaid Fabric Sensory Board, but I couldn’t get out of my head how amazing a Giant Multicolored Mermaid Fabric Sensory Board would be. I’m so glad we decided to make one because it...
View ArticleDIY Superkids Crash Pad
One of my goals as an educator and a mom is to see each child for her unique strengths, rather than focusin on challenges as a negative or burden. With this in mind, I was so excited to be invited by...
View ArticleEasy Baby Art and Sensory Activities
One of the surprise highlights of opening my own studio space is the joy of creating a class focused on babies. Each week children ages 10-18 months join me with their caregivers for an hour of...
View ArticleFavorite Easy Toddler Activities
One of the best parts of owning my art studio, Homegrown Studio, in West Hartford, CT is getting to create a space where toddlers are free to explore, get messy and have fun. I love sharing the fun we...
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