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Unicorn Crafts for Preschoolers

June 8, 2018 By Vicky

My kids are obsessed with unicorns. Are yours? Well then you will love these fun Unicorn Crafts for Preschoolers. Preschoolers enjoy doing crafts, and when they are unicorn themed, that joy is doubled. There are a mix of unicorn activities here, from ones that preschoolers can easily do themselves, to ones that will require a little assistance….

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10 Sick Day Activities

October 17, 2016 By Vicky

Cold season is just around the corner. Those words send fear through the hearts of many moms. Just when it seems like your child is settling into a school routine – BAM – they get hit by a cold. I was surprised to learn from the CDC that school aged kids get between 8-12 colds…

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Filed Under: Elementary, Play and Fun, Preschool

30+ Pretend Play Ideas

July 11, 2016 By Vicky

Do your kids love to pretend and make believe? When I taught Kindergarten, the dramatic play center was on of the most popular parts of the classroom and with good reasons. Kids could go in there and transform into a fire fighter, teacher, builder or anything they could dream up. Pretend play ideas help kids develop…

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10 Ice Play Activities

July 5, 2016 By Vicky

We are always looking for ways to stay cool during the hot summer months. One of our favorite ways to cool off is ice play. Kids love playing with ice and these activities are simple to set up. These 10 Ice Play Activities are great for a hot day. Some are experiments where kids can learn…

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Pressing Flowers with Kids

May 13, 2015 By Vicky

One of our favorite things about Spring is the blooming flowers that pop up all over our backyard. My daughters love to pick them, but they feel sad when the flowers quickly die. We decided to try and press flowers to preserve and enjoy them longer. This is a great activity to do together as…

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Invitation to Create with Googly Eyes

April 8, 2015 By Vicky

My kids are on Spring break so I have been trying to come up with some fun activities for them that will keep them busy. This Invitation to Create with Googly Eyes was inspired by an art book that my daughter was using. We always have googly eyes and paper around, so this really required little…

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Glitter Flower Art for Kids

April 1, 2015 By Vicky

We have been planting a lot of flower seeds in our yard, but it can be hard for my kids to wait for them to bloom. To help fill the time until our flowers grow, we have been having fun making our own flower art. You may have seen our Coffee Filter Flowers which can be a…

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25 Rainbow Sensory Activities for Preschoolers

February 23, 2015 By Vicky

This time of year rainbows are everywhere. I even saw one a few weeks ago and it totally made my day. I don’t think it’s possible to be in a bad mood after looking up and seeing a rainbow in the sky. These 25 Rainbow Sensory Activities for Preschoolers will make kids happy. They are…

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Fine Motor Skills Activity for Preschoolers

November 17, 2014 By Vicky

One of the pitfalls of blogging about kids activities is that your kids end up expecting activities. A lot. My four year old asked me to make an activity for her the other day. I didn’t have anything in the hopper and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare something, so I grabbed some…

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Glowing Letters – Fine Motor Skills Activity

October 1, 2014 By Vicky

Do your kids love pony beads as much as mine do? I must admit, I find them very cool and fun myself, as long as they don’t drop on the floor. When these little beads hit the ground they scatter in every direction. I am still finding some under a cabinet that were spilled months…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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