Little ones will love making these Peek-a-boo Clothespin Eggs I found on the One Little Project web site. The kids in my care were excited to see the chick play “peek-a-boo” when the egg opens and closes with a clothespin. It turns a simple craft into an interactive toy, sparking imagination, fine motor skills, and […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin
March 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
Kids will absolutely love making, and playing with, a Saint Patrick’s Day sensory tray filled with green rice, gold coins, festive pom poms, and tiny Irish holiday treasures. The bright colors instantly grab their attention, while the different textures of soft rice, shiny coins, fluffy pom poms, will spark curiosity and hands-on exploration. It feels […]
The Nanny’s Guide to Lovevery Play Kits and Smart Storage Solutions
March 8, 2026 Leave a Comment
If you’re a nanny, you know that Lovevery play kits are the holy grail of toys: engaging, educational, and actually worth the living room floor space. Lovevery play kits are beautifully made, developmentally spot-on, and designed with real child development experts in mind. The toys actually match the child’s age and stage so we’re not […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
March 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
There’s something magical about a holiday you can shake! Little kids will love this Saint Patrick’s Day sensory bottle idea from Pocket of Preschool filled with rainbow-colored pom poms, glittering gold coins, and tiny beads which turns festive fun into a calming, hands-on experience kids can’t resist. It’s simple to make, mesmerizing to explore, and […]
Groundhog Day Puppets
February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
Today is Groundhog Day. The celebration derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks. If the groundhog does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. The kids love making […]
What Snowmen Do at Night Sensory Tray
January 21, 2026 Leave a Comment
What do snowmen do after bedtime? “Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn Buehner sparks big imagination in answering this question in little learners. This simple sensory tray brings the story to life. Using white modeling doh or air dough and a snowman building sensory kit from Amazon, toddlers and preschoolers can build and decorate their own […]
Pinecone Bird Feeder and Winter Bird Books
January 7, 2026 1 Comment
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Read children’s books about winter birds listed below with the little ones in your care. Then, they will love making this simple bird feeder from a pine cone they find on a nature hike for the birds that have stayed in the neighborhood for the winter. You […]
Why Kids and Nannies Love Drawing with Window Markers and Crayons
January 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
Kids are naturally drawn to big, bold spaces and what’s bigger than a window? Crayola Washable Window Markers and Crayons let little artists and their nannies turn ordinary glass into a festive winter wonderland with snowflakes, snowmen, cozy houses, and snowy trees right on the windowpane. Drawing on glass feels different and magical compared to […]
New Year, Helping Hands!
December 31, 2025 Leave a Comment
New Year’s Resolution’s Wreath A New Year’s Resolution Wreath is a fun, hands-on way for nannies to help children set simple, positive goals for the new year ahead. By tracing little hands on bright paper and turning them into promises like “clean up,” “share,” “be nice,” or “say please,” kids feel proud of the habits […]
“The Tree That’s Meant to Be” and Pine Cone Christmas Tree Craft
December 3, 2025 Leave a Comment
In “The Tree That’s Meant to Be” by Yuval Zommer, a small, crooked fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, […]
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