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Welcome!

Hi! I'm Katie, a teacher turned stay at home toddler mama and online teacher.

I love to share fun and engaging learning resources for parents and educators and topics about motherhood.

Teaching my favorite student... my daughter, from the heart each and every day.

Navigating through mom life one learning opportunity at a time.

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    Kids Activities,  Winter/Holiday

    Reindeer Week: Toddler Christmas Activities

    December 13, 2022 /

    Looking for some fun reindeer themed toddler Christmas activities to help keep your little ones busy? These reindeer activities were so much fun and my hope is that you will enjoy them as much as we have this past week! Each day we would enjoy reading reindeer themed books, completing reindeer themed toddler Christmas activities and even loved making our own reindeer snack at the end of the week! This post is all about reindeer themed toddler Christmas activities. Reindeer Themed Toddler Christmas Activities   Reindeer books We enjoyed reading a reindeer themed book each day. We would either read it together or would watch it read aloud on Youtube.…

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    Water Balloon Color Sort Activity

    September 8, 2022 /

    Practice colors with this simple and fun activity out in the sun! Supplies needed: Water balloons Colored construction paper Optional water table Simply choose some water balloon colors, fill them with water and head outside! We grabbed colored construction paper to match the balloon colors and used these papers to help sort the balloons by colors. We played this activity in a few different ways! First, we placed the construction paper pieces out on the ground and placed the water balloons in a bucket. We took out one water balloon at a time and talked about its color while placing it onto the correct matching paper. We also played this…

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    Dino-Mite Dinosaur Activities for Toddlers to Try Today!

    August 23, 2022 /

    Looking for some engaging and fun dinosaur activities for toddlers? Look no further! These dino-mite dinosaur activities will be so much fun for the dinosaur lovers in your life! Using dinosaurs as a theme to guide learning and play is so much fun! Having children participate in activities and learning that interest them is key to building a lifelong love of learning and exploration! If your child is anything like mine then they have a BIG interest in dinosaurs right now, which will make these dinosaur activities for toddlers and preschoolers perfect for you! You are going to learn about some of the best dinosaur activities for toddlers, dinosaur toddler…

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  • Alphabet,  Dinosaurs,  Kids Activities,  Learning

    Baby Dinosaur Letter Activity

    August 20, 2022 /

    Do your kiddos love dinosaurs? Wanting some extra practice with letters? Try using these baby dinosaurs to practice letters a-d! This free printable can be used in a variety of ways and can be differentiated to make it easier or harder for younger or older kiddos! This activity is a great way to practice uppercase and lowercase matching and letter names and sounds! Supplies needed: Printable pages Construction paper Scissors Glue Crayons or Markers Simply cut the baby dinosaur letters, match the uppercase and lowercase letters, glue them to construction paper and practice those letter names and sounds! For some additional fun, color them in with crayons, markers or paint!…

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  • Dinosaurs,  Kids Activities,  Summer

    Dinosaur Water Table Activity

    August 15, 2022 /

    Looking for a super simple and fun outside activity? You need to try this dinosaur themed water table activity! Supplies Needed: Foam craft sheets Water table Net, cup or bowl (to scoop with) Optional: dinosaur toys Simply trace and cut out dinosaur shapes onto foam craft paper. Fill up a water table and put dinosaurs shapes into the water. Grab a net, cup or bowl and scoop up those dinosaurs! For some added fun put dinosaur toys into the water as well! We liked to pretend that the dinosaurs needed to be “rescued” and it made it so much more fun to try and save them! Have fun splashing and…

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    Dinosaur Book-tivity: “Dinosaur Bath”

    August 10, 2022 /

    Looking for a way to incorporate books with fun learning through play? These dinosaur themed books and activity or as I like to call it a “book-tivity” will be perfect for you! These two great dinosaur stories are perfect for pairing with this fun “dinosaur bath” activity that went wonderfully after reading the books. Books: Dini Dinosaur by Karen Beaumont I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian Both of these stories feature cute dinosaur characters who get “dirty” and need to be cleaned. Dini Dinosaur makes a great before bath and bedtime story and I’m a Dirty Dinosaur leads to great discussion and practice with parts of the body. Reading…

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    Dinosaur Handprints Craft

    August 9, 2022 /

    Looking for a super simple craft to do with your dinosaur lover? Try out this dinosaur handprints craft! Supplies: Paint Paper Googly eyes Simply help littles paint their hand or paint it for them. Place hand down on paper and define or add the dinosaur tail and head. Add a smile and googly eye after it is dry. Cut out the handprint and hang up that cute dinosaur!   {Be sure to check out my other post: Dino-Mite Dinosaur Activities for more dinosaur themed activities and fun!}

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    Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin

    August 8, 2022 /

    Looking for an easy to make toddler sensory bin activity? This dinosaur themed sensory bin will be perfect! Use cereal from around your house and turn it into a dinosaur dig sensory bin your littles will love! Supplies needed: cereal bowl, water table, or sand table dinosaur toys or magnets option to add: spoons, scoops or tongs Simply put the cereal in a bag and break apart. Add the cereal to the bowl, water table or sand table. Fill with dinosaurs, scoops, spoons or tongs. Have fun going on a dino dig! As a fun addition I tried to “hide” the dinosaurs underneath the cereal as much as possible so…

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    Dinosaur Foam and Water Activity

    August 8, 2022 /

    Looking for a fun dinosaur themed summer activity? Try this simple activity today! Supplies needed: craft foam sheets bucket filled with water Simply grab some foam sheets and trace and cut out dinosaur shapes. Fill a bucket with water and put the shapes in. Be sure to make a splash and get cool in the water! Place the sheets on a window and decorate. This activity is sure to make a splash with the dinosaur lover in your life! Have fun! {Be sure to check out my other post: Dino-Mite Dinosaur Activities for more dinosaur themed activities and fun!}

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    Dinosaur Prints

    August 4, 2022 /

    Looking for a simple and fun way to practice letters while playing and having fun with dinosaurs? Try this dinosaur prints activity! This activity makes a perfect way to practice letter D. Supplies needed: play-doh dinosaur toys Start by making the letter D out of play-doh, practice its name and sound. Next, have the dinosaurs go stomping! Kiddos will have so much fun making dinosaur prints in the play-doh! For a fun addition while completing the activity play the song “We are the Dinosaurs” by the Laurie Berkner Band! We had so much fun listening and having the dinosaurs go stomping to the fun beat in this song! You can…

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