Activity bins

Yay!! I am so glad you are here. Do I have something that is going to rock your world! This is how to make 30 Quiet Bins for $9!! You love the idea of quiet time (what Mama doesn't?), but you don't want to spend hours setting up that quiet time (what Mama does?) ---

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!

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about quiet time and how to make the perfect quiet time bins for your preschooler to keep them busy and save your sanity!

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,

Daily Busy Bins to keep toddlers occupied every day of the week. Includes activities that promote fine motor skills. Great for babies 1 year old and toddlers!

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 […]

I love using sensory bins with preschoolers because it’s such a motivating way to develop fine motor skills through play! This construction truck themed sensory bin was a big hit with our preschool co-op this past week. The kids used little trucks to lift and load up beans, and we used cardboard to create some […]

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Sensory play is wonderful for children. It helps them develop many skills and learn so much. Having a sensory table will change your playtime. Check out why!