Gingerbread Playdough Recipe (Smells Like Christmas Cookies!)
Soft, cozy gingerbread playdough that smells like Christmas cookies, plus a no-cook version, a taste-safe option for babies and 10 playdough activities for toddlers.
Preschoolers
20 Best Christmas Books for Toddlers (Plus Easy Play Ideas)
20 Christmas and winter books toddlers love, from lift-the-flap board books to cozy picture books, each with an easy play idea.
15 Christmas Sensory Bins for Toddlers (Easy & Taste-Safe Ideas)
15 easy Christmas sensory bins for toddlers, from taste-safe snow and cinnamon oats to red and green rice, plus safety tips and ideas by age.
Top 10 November books for preschoolers great for read-alouds
I am always looking for new books to add to my storytime events and to read at home. I have read some of these books so far and have been a total win for my classes. I found some additional top recommendations from teachers and I thought you might like them too to check them …
Free Preschool Homeschool Curriculum for October | Play-Based Activities
Welcome to Month 2 of The Home Play Curriculum — This October, your preschooler will dive into Not-So-Spooky Science with hands-on experiments, creative art, and nature adventures. From fizzing potions to painting lakes, each activity sparks curiosity while strengthening the skills your 3-year-old needs most: early literacy, problem-solving, storytelling, and fine motor control. That blend …
Toddler Playroom Must-Haves: 8 Things That Earn Their Floor Space
Most playrooms have too much stuff and not enough of the right stuff. Here are the eight things I’d actually keep — and the setup rule that matters more than any of them.
Best Gifts for 4- and 5-Year-Olds: Toys for the Long Attention Span
Four and five is when kids can finally stick with something hard. These are the gifts that reward that — building, making, and early academics that don’t feel like worksheets.
How to Make a Fall Sensory Bottle with Leaves
Bring the colors of autumn indoors with this easy fall sensory bottle filled with colorful leaves and sparkling sequins. This is one of my favorite fall sensory bottle ideas because it is simple to assemble and can be used in several ways. Babies can explore it during supervised tummy time, toddlers can shake and observe …
Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds: The Year Pretend Play Takes Over
Three is when a block becomes a phone and a box becomes a rocket. These are the gifts that feed that — open-ended, story-friendly, and built to last past the birthday.
25 Best Biographies for Kids: Picture Book Biographies Ages 4-10
25 picture book biographies for kids ages 4 to 10, grouped by theme with age ranges, plus how to read them so they actually stick.