Warning: Messy Play!! Oobleck is a wonderful sensory activity….although it will get messy. This is best done outside, with clothes on...

Fluffy dough is a type of playdough that has a different texture. It’s fluffier and stretchier than the normal playdough that Lesley...

Using spray bottles are so much fun and great for hand strength, which is needed for holding a pencil or cutting with scissors. You can...

There are so many things you can thread with at home and garden. Threading is great for fine motor skills and creativity. You can use...

Using shaving cream on a table top, outside window or large shallow container is a wonderful sensory activity. You can use any shaving...

Making boats is a fun activity that you can try with different materials. You can fold a piece of paper into a boat shape or use aluminum...

Clothes pegs are a fantastic thing to play with for children. The pincer grip they need to open and close them, is very similar to the...

Did you know that a shadow is made when an object (like a toy, a tree or even you) block the light. Shadows show the shape of the object,...

Have you noticed the fallen leaves, the little twigs, flowers and grass lying all around? You can make a bracelet or headband using any...

Stained glass windows are beautiful and intricate works of art. They are made by joining different pieces of colored glass together with...

Rainbows are a beautiful sight to see, but they can be hard to find. Have you ever seen a rainbow in the sky? Do you know the seven...

It's interesting to learn about snails and their shells! Did you know that snails are gastropod mollusks, and they use their shells for...

It seems like you are planning to make a rain gauge to measure the amount of rain in your backyard! Here's what you'll need: a clear...

Hello HPK families! We hope you had a fantastic weekend. We've prepared a little envelope of bits and pieces for you to pick up from the...

Welcome to our new blog. This is a bit of an experiment to see if this is something that is valuable for our community at this very...