When the weather is good, preschool scavenger hunts are a great way to get out of the house, get some exercise, and learn with your kids! Here are five ways to hunt, with lots of free printables to get you started! If your kids are anything like mine, they love hunting for things. Even though…
Help your young kids learn colors, sorting, and fine motor skills with this fun and educational color matching scavenger hunt for preschoolers.
Teach kids the power of gratitude with this fun Gratitude Scavenger Hunt. It’s a simple, no-prep Thanksgiving activity perfect for families this holiday season! Thanksgiving season always get me thinking about all the things I’m grateful for. Which is good, since that is kind of the whole idea of the holiday, right? But beyond my…
Turn your next walk around the block into a fun adventure with this free printable neighborhood scavenger hunt. It’s perfect for getting kids outside for some sunshine and exercise this spring…or any time of year! Ever since my kids were babies, going on walks has been a regular part of our routine. I need my…
Spring is the perfect time to learn about rainbows and colors with your child. Get out of the house for a little learning adventure with this free printable rainbow color scavenger hunt!
Celebrate the month of love as you practice the alphabet (and lots of other skills) with this simple Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt for preschoolers. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a good scavenger hunt around here, but they continue to be some of my kid’s favorite activities. There’s something about the thrill of the “chase”…
Turn boring handwriting practice into a fun game with this free printable “trace the alphabet” scavenger hunt activity. My kindergartner is brilliant and creative…he also has awful handwriting. That’s okay. He’s only five, but as I say to him: “How do we get better at something? We practice.” So we’ve been practicing this year (even…
Make your next trip to a museum an exciting challenge with this free printable alphabet scavenger hunt. Whether it’s your first visit or you 50th, this activity is a great way to liven up learning time. I’m not really a stay-at-home kind of stay-at-home mom. I’m more of a let’s-get-out-of-the-house-and-have-adventures-so-I-don’t-have-to-do-the-dishes kind of mom. In fact,…
This simple alphabet scavenger hunt game is a great way to get kids to connect the letters and sounds of the alphabet with concrete objects they encounter in every day life. It’s Monday, and I’m back with another fun preschool idea for you to explore with your little ones. Mommy school has been a little…
Get kids outside and encourage little artists with this simple sidewalk chalk flower garden activity! Draw stems and let kids use their creativity to add colorful flowers. When the weather warms up and the sun comes out, all I want to do is be outside. All. Day. Long. My kids love the outdoors, too, but…
Want fun family activities that won’t lead to sibling rivalry? These 10 cooperative ideas will help you enjoy quality time together—without the pressure to win.
Welcome to The Many Little Joys! Raising kids can be stressful. Let me help you make it easier and more fun. If you feel like your days are packed with endless tasks and you’re struggling to find time for meaningful moments with your kids, you’re not alone. Raising kids and running a home is A…