Kids love sensory trays because they provide a fun and engaging way to explore different textures and sights through hands-on play, stimulating multiple senses at once. I loved creating this Easter-inspired sensory tray theme for a toddler in my care. Although I could have easily purchased colored sensory rice, the little one in my care […]
Easter Window Sun Catchers
April 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is an easy, fun, and colorful Easter project to make with children as young as toddlers. Using high quality self-adhesive laminating sheets is easier than using contact paper so I recommend purchasing some by tapping the link in the supplies list. I also like using pre-cut paper otissue squares but colored cellophane sheets look […]
“Spring is Here” by Heidi Pross Gray and Spring Blossom Crafts
March 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
It’s finally spring this week in my neck of the woods and the children I care for have enjoyed finding the new blossoms of yellow forsythia, pink cherry trees, and white apricot trees in the neighborhood. After reading, “Spring is Here” by Heidi Pross Gray help the children in your care make their own spring […]
Make a Leprechaun Trap and Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace
March 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun trap with the children in your care. Irish folklore describes leprechaun as little fairies. Legend says they keep pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. Every Saint Patrick’s Day my Nanny Kids and I make leprechaun traps along with thousands of […]
Pot of Gold Slime for Saint Patrick’s Day
March 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Homemade slime is a fun project that gives kids hours of fun. Clear glue gives this slime a really pretty translucent color that goes great with the green and gold colors for Saint Patrick’s Day. You Will Need: 1 5oz Bottle of Clear Glue 1/2 Cup Water (separated into 1/4 cup for each batch) 1/2 Cup […]
“Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson and Paper Plate Bear Crafts
February 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
The end of February and March, when it’s still cold but the days are getting longer as Spring approaches, is the perfect time to discuss animals coming out of hibernation with children. Start the conversation by reading the board book, “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman and then make these […]
“Duck and Goose” by Tad Hills and Sensory Bin
February 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
Parents love when nannies incorporate activities that correspond with their children’s favorite books. “Duck and Goose” by Tad Hills is a great board book series to share with toddlers. I made a sensory bin for the toddler in my care to play with while reading her favorite books “Duck and Goose” to her. In this first […]
Heart-Shaped Watercolor Resist Paintings
February 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a fun drawing and painting project to do with kids for Valentine’s Day. I found the concept at thecrafttrain.com. The children will find it magical watching their crayon designs become more vivid and change as they paint over them with liquid water color paints. You Will Need: Free Heart Template Water Color PaperWhite and […]
Pom-Pom Valentine’s Card Box
February 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
An older girl in my care is so excited for Valentine’s Day! To help her build anticipation for the holiday I helped her make a Valentine’s card box to hold all the Valentine’s cards she gets from school, friends, and family. I got the idea from designedimprovised.com. Children will need assistance with cutting out the […]
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