ABCs of Preschool Play: Day 3

Hi my friends!

Are you having fun with this series? I hope it has given you some great new ideas!

Without further adieu...let's get to K-O!

K is for: Kick
That's it. Get outside and kick a ball. Another great reminder from Cerys that things don't need to be complicated!

L is for: Light Box

Don't get me wrong, I love my light box, but this one from True Aim Parenting takes playing with color and light to a whole new level! SO much fun! 

M is for: Movement

It's no secret that kids love (and need) to move. Marnie from Carrots Are Orange has a great post on the science behind why that movement is so important for little brains!

N is for: Noodles

Abbey hates getting her hands dirty. Everyone has their own little sensory "issues", that is hers. However, I think this  "messy" play activity from The Imagination Tree is one we could get away with!

O is for: Oobleck

More messy fun from Science Sparks! (it even glows in the dark!)

Want to catch up on the rest of the fun? Check out the other daily posts.

Day 1: A - E

Day 2: F - J

Day 4: P - T

For even more great ideas check out the rest of the Learning Through Play bloggers

• Baking with Kids from Life at the Zoo
• Bath Activities for Kids from Bath Activities for Kids
• Discovery Bottles from Teach Preschool
• Farming for Children from Glittering Muffins
• Fitness for Kids from 3 Dinosaurs
• Imaginative Play from Train up a Child
• Kids Activities from Growing a Jeweled Rose
• Learning Through Play from Love Play & Learn
• Learning Toys & Manipulatives from This Reading Mama
• Movement Activities for Young Kids from AngeliqueFelix.com
• Play Dough from The Imagination Tree
• Playing with Light from Graham and Parker
• Preschool Play from Its A Long Story
• Sensory Bins from Royal Baloo
• Sensory Play from Creative Play House
• Toddler Activities from Toddler Approved
• Winter Outdoor Play from Pleasantest Thing

To see the full list of KBN bloggers participating in the ABC's series, click the image above.

Be blessed!

Heather

ABCs of Preschool Play: Day 2

Hi friends!

I've got a whole new batch of letters for you today! Let's get to it.

F is for: Fish

JDaniel4's Mom has some great fish ideas! Pair these up with a trip to the aquarium or a family movie night with Nemo and you will be all set! How cute is this Fish Wash??

G is for: Glow
Little ones love anything that glows in the dark. It's just so cool! These glow in the dark water beads from Caution! Twins at Play look like way too much fun.

H is for: Human Board Game
What kiddo wouldn't love to be a piece in their very own board game? True Aim Education made theirs outside, but you could easily do something similar with masking tape for some good rainy day or winter fun!

I is for: Ice 

Ice cubes, cups, bowls & spoons. It doesn't get much easier than that! Thanks, Teach Preschool!

J is for: Jigsaw Puzzles
Cerys at Rainy Day Mum reminds us that classic toys are still some of the best out there!

Want to catch up on the rest of the fun? Check out the other daily posts.

Day 1: A - E
Day 3: K - O
Day 4: P - T

For even more great ideas check out the rest of the Learning Through Play bloggers

• Baking with Kids from Life at the Zoo
• Bath Activities for Kids from Bath Activities for Kids
• Discovery Bottles from Teach Preschool
• Farming for Children from Glittering Muffins
• Fitness for Kids from 3 Dinosaurs
• Imaginative Play from Train up a Child
• Kids Activities from Growing a Jeweled Rose
• Learning Through Play from Love Play & Learn
• Learning Toys & Manipulatives from This Reading Mama
• Movement Activities for Young Kids from AngeliqueFelix.com
• Play Dough from The Imagination Tree
• Playing with Light from Graham and Parker
• Preschool Play from Its A Long Story
• Sensory Bins from Royal Baloo
• Sensory Play from Creative Play House
• Toddler Activities from Toddler Approved
• Winter Outdoor Play from Pleasantest Thing

To see the full list of KBN bloggers participating in the ABC's series, click the image above.

Be blessed!

Heather

ABCs of Preschool Play: Day 1

Hi friends!

I've got a fun series for you this week! Several of us from the Kids Blogger Network have been working on our ABC's.

No, not like that, silly, we've been putting together round-up posts featuring activities and crafts for every letter of the alphabet! There are all sorts of topics, but I will be sharing my ABC's of Preschool Play!

Ready? Let's get going!

A is for: Animals
I love these Animal Movement Dice from Wildlife Fun 4 Kids. Find some fun music and get to movin'!

B is for: Build
There is nothing like a cardboard box. Go grab all the boxes you can find, just like Debs from Learn With Play at Home and see what you and your kiddo can build!

C is for: Cave Drawings
I am in love with this idea from The Pleasantest Thing. A little butcher paper, some tape, and some chalk. Done! You could even use a cardboard box if you've just bought new appliances!

D is for: Dance
More fun stuff from Debs! She has a wonderful list of games and activities that will get your little ones moving and grooving!

E is for: Experiment
We love science experiments around here. We (I) especially love them when they are simple and don't require a trip to the store! Mama Miss has some great ones!

That's all for today! Come back tomorrow for more fun!

Want to catch up on the rest of the fun? Check out the other daily posts.

Day 2: F - J
Day 3: K - O
Day 4: P - T
Day 5: U - Z

For even more great ideas check out the rest of the Learning Through Play bloggers

• Baking with Kids from Life at the Zoo
• Bath Activities for Kids from Bath Activities for Kids
• Discovery Bottles from Teach Preschool
• Farming for Children from Glittering Muffins
• Fitness for Kids from 3 Dinosaurs
• Imaginative Play from Train up a Child
• Kids Activities from Growing a Jeweled Rose
• Learning Through Play from Love Play & Learn
• Learning Toys & Manipulatives from This Reading Mama
• Movement Activities for Young Kids from AngeliqueFelix.com
• Play Dough from The Imagination Tree
• Playing with Light from Graham and Parker
• Preschool Play from Its Our Long Story
• Sensory Bins from Royal Baloo
• Sensory Play from Creative Play House
• Toddler Activities from Toddler Approved
• Winter Outdoor Play from Pleasantest Thing

To see the full list of KBN bloggers participating in the ABC's series, click the image above.

Be blessed!

Heather

Our Week in Pictures

Hi friends!

I'm squeaking this one in! I've been working on an exciting project for this week, but I don't want the truly important things to get lost. These are the blessings that I forget to thank God for every day. Thank you, Lord.
Thank You.


Abbey had her first "slumber party". We spent New Year's Eve at a friend's house and thought that setting the girls up with a movie and sleeping bags would knock them out. Well, Abbey was one of the two of them that fell asleep...at 11:45.

Cheers! Matt and I were long-distance almost right up until we got married. Somehow, we always managed to spend New Years Eve together though. It's kind of our thing.

A sushi restaurant by us has a Kid's Menu. Family night out just got so much better!

Little Girl chowed. down. on some edamame! Note to self: Stock up on edamame.

I've started a new devotional plan, and I'm loving it! (the ReThink Life reading plan in the YouVersion app. If you don't have it, go get it!) I have a whole group of new friends on Instagram who are keeping me accountable!

#truth. #harderthanitsounds

I'm working hard on getting back on track. I only gained 1 pound over the holidays, which I consider a win! This is such a work in progress for me. Bear with me! Keep me going!

I've heard incredible things about this book. I'm ready for it to rock my world!

We caught Monster's Inc in 3D. I worked as an in-home aide for a little boy with Autism while I was in college. We probably watched this movie 47203826480832 times. I still love it! I miss him...

There's a Melissa & Doug section at Target!!!! I pretty much did a happy dance in the store.

We're loving these paint pages!

Is it possible to take to many sleeping baby pictures? I think not.

My church has a dodge ball tournament every year. It started out as (and still is) a fundraiser for our high schoolers to go to their work camp trip. It is now a big. deal. Teams from all over town come and play. This is my little brother rocking it. Matt played the next day, and still can't move very well! Yeah...he's old. ; )

 Want to know what a growth spurt looks like?
Naps that look like this:

and dinners that involve 6 pieces of pizza. Yep. 6.

Happy Birthday, Pa!

Be blessed!

Heather