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- Easy Preschool Crafts Your Twins Will Love
Looking for easy preschool crafts for preschool aged twins? I was looking for crafts my 3 year old twins can do on their own while I’m teaching my 5-year-old Kindergarten, while also developing their fine motor skills. I’m excited with what I found which I’ll share below! - DIY Sensory Table for Twins for Hours of FunSensory tables are great for kids’ development and typically keep kids busy for a while which is AMAZING!! We wanted a sensory table for our twins but new ones were hundreds of dollars, so we decided to make our own!
- Easter Basket Ideas for 5-7 Year Old ChildrenLooking for Easter Basket ideas for 5-7 Year Old Children? You’re in the right spot! These Easter Basket ideas are a great way to get children excited about Easter Morning for possibly one of the last years they’ll be excited about Easter Bunny!
- Easter Basket Ideas for 3-5 Year Old PreschoolersFrom Easter themed books to activity books to Play-Doh and mini dinosaurs, what’s not to love in this list of Easter basket ideas for 3 to 5 year olds?! As kids get older it’s fun to add more non candy Easter basket ideas to their baskets in addition to Easter books. We’ve added Play Doh, Dinosaur Easter Eggs, Activity Books, Crayons, and more!
- Easter Basket Toys for Toddlers plus BooksAre you looking for Easter basket toys for toddlers? Below I’ll share our favorite ideas for toddler Easter baskets that our kids loved when they were toddlers, and some new ones I wish they had when my kids were toddlers!
- Using YouTube Educational Channels as a Teaching Tool for KidsTeaching from home, I realized my kids could benefit from hearing more than just my voice all day. I found I could make playlists on YouTube of educational material to supplement the curriculum each week to help drive the ideas home.
- How to Naturally Prevent & Neutralize Bug BitesA simple, natural, and inexpensive bug repellent and bite neutralizer. It’ll help mosquito bites not itch and gnat bites not get infected.
- Best Easter Basket Stuffers for BabiesEaster is such a fun time for littles, even babies! Just because your baby can’t eat candy yet doesn’t mean they have to miss out on their first Easter Basket. Here are Easter Basket stuffers for babies from books to stuffed animals to toys that they’ll love to get this Easter Sunday.
- Best Travel Toys for Toddlers and Young KidsLooking for fun yet mess free ways to keep your twins occupied while on the go or at home? Here are some great ideas for road trips or just needing to step away to make dinner and not have to worry about a mess!
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.