Hi Reader - We asked Kat, a rockstar Activity Room Member, what her biggest tips would be as a working mom for success with activity time. Here is what she had to share with us. Preparation Is the Key to All of the Activities Read Your Child's Cues Working Mom Tips 1. Preparation Is the Key to All of the Activities "My daughter, I'm sure is like a lot of children, gets very impatient if she has to wait. By the time you pull everything together, the moment is gone, she's not interested. It has...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Well Hi Reader! Scavenger Hunts. Cereal Crafts. Frozen Experiments. Oh my! What do these three things have in common? Rainbows silly! Ha! (So obvious, right?) Rainbows are the most fun craft to make for toddlers and preschoolers -- and right now, with St Patrick's Day so close, it's the perfect time to explore them! So go on a rainbow scavenger hunt. Create a Fruit Loops Rainbow. And experiment with a frozen rainbow! ALL RAINBOW ACTIVITIES Here are a ton of rainbow ideas for you and your kids...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Well Hi Reader! St. Patrick's day is in a couple of weeks -- and while I could give you my "Top 10" St. Patrick's Day crafts and activities to do, I'm going to instead give you just a couple of options since this isn't a holiday I usually go all out for. If you have a toddler: Try this simple Shamrock Suncatcher -- it's easy and a perfect way for a toddler to get crafty. If you have a preschooler: Try making these Shamrock Chandeliers -- they're great cutting practice! If you love rainbows:...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Reader- Messes can be cleaned up. Memories can't be re-created. This is a mantra I live by. As well as "stains are marks of memories made." Being okay with the mess is another thing, it takes some practice getting used to. But it also takes a few precautionary things that you can do to be ready for the mess. And it makes it much more manageable. I started writing this to share with you our rainbow rice sensory bin with letter learning and then got on a tangent about messes. I challenge you to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Toddlers learn best by using their senses! They do it every day. This no-mess rainbow sensory bin is an easy and fun way for them to explore colors and textures—without making a mess. If your little one loves sensory play, you’ll love the SENSE ebook! It’s packed with easy, hands-on activities to engage their senses in a meaningful way. From textures to sounds and everything in between, these activities will spark curiosity and learning—without overwhelming prep. Check it Out Here!...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader! Valentine's Day is coming up super fast -- do you make homemade valentines for your kid's friends? Or go the store bought route? I used to make them with the kids when they were younger, but now we just go the store bought route. Sometimes it's just good to feel like "Good, I'm done with that! Phew." I wanted to share some of that with you - the best things to do for Valentine's Day. 33 Super Cute Kids Valentines for School <-- to make your own Valentines (find our donut hole...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Doesn't it just warm your heart when your kid runs up to you and wraps his arms around your leg? It's been such a long time since I've had this happen (granted... my 12 year old is less than likely to do this now). But doesn't this just beam “I love you!”?! Some of my favorite memories of my children are those little “love-y, dove-y” moments that you take for granted at the time (and might find a teensy bit a nuisance). This Valentine's Day, we can help your kid say, “I love you,”...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Activities sometimes can be... well... just too much... and one more thing to do (like we don't do enough already, right?) And sometimes it's more of just a mindset: I don't feel creative, I can't do it, or it's just out of my comfort zone. Do you ever feel that way? I want to share 5 activities that you can do spur of the moment, will make you feel creative and like a rock-star mom. But they are also super easy to do and very, very low mess. Doesn't that sound awesome? Build Your...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! I’ve got some news to share about The Activity Room membership: 2025 will be its final year. After December 31, 2025, the membership will officially close as I move my focus to other projects and priorities. But that means there’s still time to join and enjoy everything The Activity Room has to offer for the year ahead! When you join now, you’ll have access to: Monthly activity plans: Ready-to-go ideas to keep your kids engaged and entertained every month. Members-only Dashboard &...
3 months ago • 2 min read