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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Flower Sorting Activity for Toddlers and Kids- Free Printable
Grab the free download to get started with a flower sorting activity! Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.
Valentine Sorting Activity for Toddlers and Kids- Free Download
Grab the free download to get started with matching and counting activities for the kids. And of course we are using hearts to stick to a Valentine’s Day theme!
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!
Egg Carton Pom Pom Push- Color Sorting for Toddlers
This low-cost and easy-to-prep activity is sure to be a winner. Fine motor practice plus the opportunity to practice words and color sorting, all while building attention span endurance.
Grab an egg carton and make this for your toddler!
Valentine Sticky Wall- Color and Number Practice
Practice color recognition, sorting, and counting with this Valentine- themed sticky wall. You can create this any time of year, so don’t skip this one!
Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
This is a great winter craft with minimal set up. Great for fine motor skills, planning, and patterns as your child gets older, these snowflakes can be a fun decoration or just a way to occupy an afternoon.
Magnetic Tile Puzzle Activity
If someone in your house got magnetic tiles as a gift this holiday season, whip up one of these puzzle boards! They are a perfect introduction to different configuration options and provide a new way to play with the magnetic tiles.
Cranberry Sensory Bin
A cranberry sensory bin is the perfect activity leading up to and following Thanksgiving. If you have a bag of cranberries, you have everything you need to set this up and watch the fascination unfold.
Grab the free download to get started with a flower sorting activity! Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.