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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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Our Favorite Games for Kids
Here is a list of our favorite games! We play a lot of them, so I’m sharing what the kids actually play with and which ones are on our future wish list.
First to 12- a Halloween Counting and Number Recognition Activity
Grab just a few basic items and get your counting game on!
This Halloween themed activity is great for toddlers, preschoolers, or even elementary school aged children. With virtually no prep or cleanup, this will be an easy one to set up today!
Spiderweb Balance- Halloween Fine Motor Activity for Kids
With only 3 basic materials, you can get this activity set up in no time!
No spiders hanging out at your house? Use pom poms instead!
This is a great fine motor activity with ways to add extra challenge for older kids- meaning all of the kids in one group can be entertained and engaged with a challenge that is just right for them!
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!
Paper Towel Roll Tunnel Candy Drop
Use leftover candy for some problem solving and creative fun! If you have some tape and an empty paper towel roll, you can get this activity set up today!
Dyed Pasta Bats Halloween Sensory Bin
This activity uses staple pantry items to create a wonderfully fun sensory bin. Don’t feel limited to Halloween though, you can change up the colors to match whatever holiday or theme you want!
Paper Towel Roll Car Ramp
This activity is low cost and uses only a few basic supplies you probably already have in your house. This can be a stand back and observe activity, which we all need sometimes!
Beach Themed Seashell Transfer Activity
This transfer activity is great for scooping skills and provided a lot of opportunity for meaningful conversation. Ultra-easy to set up and clean up, which is always a winning combination.
Cereal Threading with Pipe Cleaners
This activity can be set up as a game or for each child individually. Counting, colors, and fine motor skills make this a phenomenal way to use leftover cereal.
Grab the free download to get started with a flower sorting activity! Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.