Hey there!
I’m Miranda
I live in Michigan and am the creator of Filling Our Days. I love being outside and spending time with my children. I spend most of the day as a stay-at-home mom and have found activities and crafts to be such a helpful tool in my parenting journey. I’m here to share ideas you can try in your own family so you can reclaim your peace and enjoy the time you have with your children! Together let’s build memories and a life you love.
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Paper Towel Roll Haircuts- Scissor Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers
This activity is low prep and big on fun! Save a paper towel or toilet paper roll this week and you will be all set.
The kids will love giving haircuts and drawing faces on the people they create. They get some fine motor and scissor practice in while having a blast! This might require supervision for younger kids, but older children can be fairly independent here.
Cotton Ball Rainbow Activity with DIY Liquid Watercolors
This rainbow is the perfect cure for a rainy day! Grab some food coloring and cotton balls to create some magic at home.
The kids will love this!
6 Kid Friendly Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Today I am showing you step by step 6 different methods to color your Easter eggs!
I share my favorite (and the kid’s favorite) at the end!
Bug and Insect Rice Sensory Bin
This rice sensory bin is the perfect way to introduce or refamiliarize your kids with bugs and insects. It is a fun way to talk about nature and welcome spring!
Make it Rain! Shaving Cream Cloud Activity
Learn a little about clouds and where rain comes from while having a blast with food coloring and shaving cream! The kids will love watching the “raindrops” fall. So easy to clean up and great for multiple kids.
Pom Pom Sensory Bin
This activity is unexpected and full of fun and imagination! If you have some pom poms and a bucket or bin, you can create this wonderful play opportunity with basically zero prep work.
Rainbow Sticky Wall for Kids and Toddlers
Make a rainbow sticky wall with just a handful of supplies! The kids will love the color sorting and it definitely brought some springtime cheer into our house.
Easter Basket Ideas for Kids
Check out these great ideas for Easter baskets for the kids. We have outdoor gear and toys, indoor toys, and some practical items.
Wall Tape Pull for Toddlers
If you have painter’s tape, you can set this activity up in no time! No mess and a great way to work on balance and fine motor skills for your toddler. You can scale this for younger children and make it fun for older children!
Blowing Pom Poms with Straws- A Color Matching Activity
The setup for this activity takes under 1 minute and your kids will have an absolute blast! Use straws to move the pom poms to the color matched destination and work on oral motor skills and color matching all at the same time!
If you need some last minute stocking stuffers, this is the post for you! I’m breaking down over 40 ideas all under $10 with shipping in time for Christmas!