Play Dough Snakes
We made adorable play dough snakes! They are full of creativity, color theory, fine motor skills, and fun. You need: 2 colors or more of play dough. I love this recipe. wiggle eyes pipe cleaner First...
View ArticlePool Noodle Round-Up ~ Activities, games, crafts
Thank you for subscribing to Creative Connections for Kids! Pool Noodles provide summer time entertainment in the pool, but they can be used for year round learning and fun. This post shares a...
View ArticleDIY Seashell Frame – Use those shells!
Thank you for subscribing to Creative Connections for Kids! We love going to the ocean and since we live far from one it is a truly special. We always arrive home with at least a handful or two of...
View ArticleWater Science with Everyday Objects
Summer is the perfect time to experiment with water science and everyday objects. We gathered measuring cups, sieve, plastic animals and bugs, blocks, a sensory ball, a turkey baster, an egg, coffee...
View ArticlePVC Pipe Play
One of our local home improvement stores is having a going out of business sale. I bought some PVC pipe at a great price for toddler play. You may not be comfortable letting small children play with...
View ArticleLet Us Plant Lettuce!
We are ready to celebrate a hint of Spring by planting lettuce. Planting seeds is a perfect way to teach science, language, literacy, and it incorporates other skills as well. I like planting lettuce...
View ArticleA Spring Gift
We have been planting lettuce seeds and I hear they are sprouting. Some of the older kids have made these cute little planters for their seeds. The options are limitless and I thought you would enjoy...
View ArticlePlay and Learn with Bugs
Bugs! It’s that time of year the bugs are out and (most) kids love to play with them. We found a large bag of plastic bugs and there are many ways to play and learn. They can be sorted and...
View ArticleWater Target Play
Is it exceptionally hot where you live? Water play is refreshing when the temperatures soar. This activity is a combination of science, physics, motor skills, cause and effect, and fun. Plus it is...
View ArticlePlanting Seeds in Eggshells
Spring has arrived early in Missouri and we’re ready to start planning and planting a little flower garden. This year I have a place for flowers and want to start the seeds by planting them in...
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