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We help parents, grandparents, and educators nurture happy, curious kids through easy, play-based activities. From block play to pretend play, our playful learning activities encourage your children to develop their social, emotional, language, cognitive, and motor skills—one activity at a time. Join our weekly newsletter to explore simple, hands-on activities designed for your toddlers and preschoolers.

🍪 Bake Cookies Day Is Tomorrow. Ready?

Hi Reader, Bake Cookies Day is tomorrow (December 18). With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great time to gather a few recipes, clear some counter space, and bake together—without trying to do everything at once. If you haven’t prepped yet, that’s okay. A little planning goes a long way. Here's a simple plan to make your baking day fun and stress-free: Start with something simple like Easy Sugar Cookies or Soft Gingerbread Cookies (no chilling needed). Add a bar cookie, like Magic...

💝Add a Sweet Touch to Your Week!

Hi Reader, How is your week coming along? Have you had a chance to bake any cookies? I don't know about you, but for me, the kitchen really does feel like the heart of the holidays, and today’s recipe—Caramel Lace Cookies—adds something a little special to the mix. These cookies may look fancy, but they’re surprisingly simple and quick to make. If you’re thinking ahead to cookie exchange day, or want something a little different on the cookie plate. These are a nice option! Once they’ve...

🤶 Simple Sugar Cookies for Today’s Bake!

Hi Reader, Today we’re making No-Fuss Sugar Cookies—a quick, simple cookie that gives kids plenty of chances to be creative. We enjoy making these throughout the year, changing the sanding sugar colors to match the various seasons or holidays! 🍪 No-Fuss Sugar Cookie Recipe: Compliments of GoodCheapEats.com No chilling, no cookie cutters—just mix, roll, and bake! PDF Version: Grab the Recipe PDF Here Original Recipe Link: Find It Here Why These Work Well With Kids In The Kitchen: Good practice...

⚪ Snowball Cookies Are on the Baking List Today!

Hi Reader, Today we’re baking Snowball Cookies — a simple cookie that’s easy for kids to help with. These are one of those cookies that feel special without being complicated, which makes them a great fit for the middle of our baking week. With only a few ingredients, kids can be part of almost every step. Kids can help scoop, roll, and coat the cookies in “snow,” which is usually everyone’s favorite part. ⚪ Snowball Cookies Recipe: Compliments of Sally’s Baking Addiction With only five...

🍫 Double the Fun! Chocolate Crinkles & Hot Cocoa

Hi Reader, It’s time to bring on the chocolate. Today’s bake is Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies—rich, fudgy, and a favorite with kids and adults. It also happens to be National Cocoa Day, which makes this an easy pairing. Warm cookies and a cup of cocoa are a good way to spend part of the day. Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe: Compliments of SallysBakingAddiction A simple, kid-friendly recipe with lots of opportunities for little bakers to help. PDF Version: Grab the Recipe PDF Here...

🤶 Holiday Baking Week Starts with Gingerbread!

Hi Reader, We may be less than 2 weeks away, but it still feels a little like fall around here. So that makes today the perfect day for Soft Gingerbread Cookies. These cookies have all the spicy smells and flavors we love, which makes them an ideal way to start our Holiday Baking Week. This recipe is easy, kid-friendly, and one we make all year long. 🍪 Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe: Compliments of TheKitchn.com No chilling or complicated steps—just mix, roll, and bake. PDF Version: Grab the...

Your Holiday Toolkit: Simple Tips for Family Fun 🎉

Hi Reader, We hope your holiday season is off to a great start. This is our favorite time of year! It has a way of bringing out the simple traditions, small moments, and time together that end up meaning the most. With movie nights, decorating, baking, and special outings, it can also start to feel like a lot. Our goal is always to share ideas that keep the holidays meaningful for little ones while still feeling doable for you. We’d love to know—what’s one simple tradition your family is...

15 DIY Halloween Costumes Kids Will Actually Love 🎃

Hi Reader, We are another week closer to Halloween! So, we have compiled 15 DIY costume ideas for your children. Many of them could be combined for great family costumes. 15 DIY Costume Ideas Sometimes the best costumes are the ones you can pull together with what you already have at home. These simple ideas are easy to make, fun to wear, and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Quick & Easy Costumes Fast, simple, and made from things you likely already have at home. Superhero: Use a...
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Everyday Experiences That Help Kids Grow. 🌱

Hi Reader, We hope you had a wonderful Easter (if you celebrate) or a relaxing Sunday with family and friends! As we wrap up our series on nurturing your child's growth through play, today's focus is on the importance of everyday experiences in supporting their development. What Do We Mean By Experiences? In early childhood, real-life experiences such as splashing in puddles, baking, gardening, or building with blocks are the moments that help children learn and grow. They don't need to be...
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🧭Are You Ready to Explore? Adventure Starts Here!

Hi Reader, I hope you enjoyed the Week of the Young Child! Today, we're jumping back into our series on nurturing your child's growth through play—this week, we're focusing on Exploration. What Do We Mean by Exploration? Exploration is all about curiosity, trial and error, and asking questions. It's how children investigate, test ideas, and make sense of the world around them. Merriam-Webster defines exploration as "the act of exploring." Exploring means investigating, studying, analyzing, or...

We help parents, grandparents, and educators nurture happy, curious kids through easy, play-based activities. From block play to pretend play, our playful learning activities encourage your children to develop their social, emotional, language, cognitive, and motor skills—one activity at a time. Join our weekly newsletter to explore simple, hands-on activities designed for your toddlers and preschoolers.