Busy baskets for preschool

Adding a little update! This post about Quiet Time Boxes has become a very popular one over the years. Since so many of us are home this year with our little ones and can use all the "quiet time" help we can get... I'm adding a few NEW favorites for quiet time boxes. ALSO, visit our Simple Preschool At Home post and follow along for weekly ideas to add to your quiet time boxes (that will go with the week's theme!).

Have you ever been out and about with your toddler and reached for your phone to play some Sarah and Duck to try and keep them occupied? You are NOT alone! Sometimes it can be tricky to keep our little ones busy while we’re waiting for a meal at a restaurant, waiting for an appointment, […]

What dollar store activity supplies are a must buy? Check out these 10 supplies and the 15+ activities you can make with them. Kids love these activities!

Inside: Let’s make morning busy boxes for a toddler! This game-changing idea will have them actually engaged and playing with their toys. Mornings are undoubtedly a tricky time with a toddler. You have a tiny human who has immediate needs, plus your own needs, and maybe a baby or older siblings as well? Suddenly you need to be making breakfast, holding them, reading 97 books,

Naps are no more, but the kiddos (and mama) need a little rest. Enter quiet time bins! Full of fun, educational, and quiet activities for preschoolers.

So, you’re a fellow busy box fan, huh? Oh YAY!! Me too! These boxes are one of the most fun ways for my little guy and I to play and learn together. They’re quick, engaging, and so simple to switch out from month to month! I’m sharing a few quick steps and tips to setting up your boxes so they’re r

Morning activity boxes have been a game changer in our routine! I did a version of this with Piper when she was younger and I was trying to juggle the work-from-home mom routine. So a few weeks ago I started making boxes for Flora to use when she needs an activity (i.e. she wants my […]

Need a no-fuss, screen-free activity to keep toddlers entertained while you are occupied? Check out these ideas for busy bins and busy bags!

A free printable for fine motor task cards. Help kids strengthen their fine motor skills with these easy activities!

A BIG list of printable busy bag ideas for your preschooler! That's A LOT of "keeping busy" activity!!