Let’s make a colorful crawling caterpillar puppet! They are so much fun to play with, too. While we’re at it, we’ll be developing tons of new skills:  Color Recognition: Sorting and choosing pom-poms encourages color recognition and matching skills. Fine Motor Skills: Threading pom-poms and handling small materials like googly eyes help develop fine motor skills. Younger children can have assistance from a guardian, while older children can practise their skills.  Caterpillar Anatomy: Learn about the basic anatomy of a caterpillar—the segmented body, antennae, and eyes. Creativity ..read more

Has spring sprung where you are?! We’re so excited about the new season that we’re celebrating with a beautiful spring-inspired crown filled with paper flowers and crafty creatures that only come out once the weather turns warm. You can be a prince or princess of spring too, and help usher in this new season with a crown of your very own. Every spring is a little different – get inspired to make your crown uniquely yours by using what craft supplies you have and exploring what signs of spring you see around you. Follow along with the steps below to learn how you can make your very own spring ..read more

Rabbits are a sure sign of spring. Their cheerful leaps and crunchy carrot munching make bunnies a fun animal for kids to watch and learn about animals from. If you have lessons planned about rabbits or farms or habitats, be sure to hop into this craft!   Things you’ll need  Construction paper Cotton balls Craft paint Disposable fork Glue stick Scissors Black marker  Googly eyes Steps Fold two sheets of construction paper in half. On the first sheet, draw the shape of the body connected to the folded edge.  Note: angle the bottom edge, this will help your bunny st ..read more

We sure do LOVE chickens! A farm visit is not complete without some happy chickens running around going about their chicken business. So, what about making your own chickens out of paper plates? They definitely spruce up the preschool classroom or homeschool and get everyone thinking about spring and eggs and warmer weather. Plus, this craft incorporates one of our favorite painting techniques, fork painting! Have fun and cluck cluck! Things you’ll need Paper plates Craft paint Scissors Construction paper Tissue paper Gluestick Googly eyes Fork Steps Draw and cut out a crescent shape from ..read more

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. What a sweet time of year to reflect on the ones you love and let them know how you feel. This activity is an excellent way to get kids talking about emotions and practice social emotional learning skills. Complete with a free printable that you can fill out, share your jar on Valentine’s Day as a lovely gift. Read the affectionate sentiments to each other and talk about all the reasons why you love that person. Or, go to the jar once a week to keep the cherished sentiments flowing all year.  Things you’ll need Printed resource  Jar  ..read more

Kids love snow! When the snow is falling down, it’s a good time to make a snowman. But what if you don’t have any snow? This craft is a perfect way to celebrate snow. We have a few songs that go along with the theme, including Let’s Make A Snowman and I’m A Little Snowman. Now, let’s get started!  Things you’ll need – Cotton balls or large white pom poms – White construction paper or white felt  – Colorful construction paper options – White glue  – Paper plate – Toothpick – Googly eyes – Markers – Scissors  – Hole punch  – Brown pipe cleaner  Steps First, prep ..read more

Did you know you can find educational games featuring your favorite Super Simple characters and songs on TinyTap? If you haven’t heard, TinyTap is an award-winning app with educational games and interactive lessons from trusted teachers and creators from around the world…including Super Simple! We teamed up with TinyTap to help make learning fun and screen time more educational, starting with the numbers 1, 2, 3!  Join Caitie on an educational journey to learn numbers 1-3 through a series of questions and clips from your favorite YouTube videos! This course is structured and designed to ..read more

Get Noodle ready to play outside! This simple activity is a great way to motivate little ones to try and put their shoes and other outdoor gear on by themselves! Follow along with the song and music video Put On Your Shoes | featuring Noodle & Pals, and let’s get Noodle ready! Hurry up, hurry up, hurry hurry up!  Things You’ll Need Download and print the Put On Your Shoes printable! We recommend using Adobe Acrobat for best printing results. Pencil crayons, crayons, or markers – pick your favorite!  Scissors Steps First things first, give your printable some color! Color in ..read more

Get ready to wow the crowd with these seasonal show-stopping songs! It’s almost that time of year, so we thought we’d help you choose your recital song.  1. The More We Get Together Watch | Listen “The More We Get Together” is the perfect song for a celebratory time at school, making it perfect for the holidays or a summer recital. When the students begin to sing this song, watch the audience participate.  2. I’m A Little Snowman Watch | Listen “I’m A Little Snowman” reviews the adorable parts of a snowman and includes some gestures, making it a seasonally appropriate song for a win ..read more

Finding time to plan activities for little ones can be a challenge during the busy holiday season. These Christmas-themed activities from Super Simple require very little prep (some you just print and you’re ready to go!) and are engaging enough to keep kids busy. Try one or try them all!  Jolly Santa Craft! This simple craft is easy enough for young children with a little assistance and is made with simple supplies you probably already have at home. It’s the perfect way to spend time inside when it’s too chilly outside, and to decorate your home! It’s a great activity to do when you ha ..read more