Alphabet Letter Ice Eggs

March 5, 2023 Kylie Tuosto

I finally had to take a work trip and leave Sofie for the first time in her life. She’s already super clingy, so I had a feeling this one was going to be rough. I was gone for 3 days and Sofie was home with Dad. So I decided to try to setup a few fun and new surprise activities for her to experience while I was gone. And one of the best ones was this frozen egg Alphabet game. She had a ton of fun helping me put this one together.

Frozen Letter Eggs:

Step 1: Gather colored balloons big enough to fit resin letters
Step 2: Gather the resin letters for your child’s name (I used SOFIE obviously) - I get my favorite letters from @CharsJars and @_Busy _ Littles
Step 3: Open up the balloon neck and pop the letters inside
Step 4: Wrap the balloon around the sink and fill with water
Step 5: Plop them in the freeze and freeze overnight
Step 6: Take them out of the freezer, cut off the balloons and enjoy as part of a sensory bin or like we did in the warm bath water

This activity was so great to talk about water and how it starts liquid and turns solid. She love watching the ice melt and revealing the letters inside! And it was a great fresh new activity to keep her and daddy busy during bath time while I was away!

Veterinary Clinic Dramatic Play

December 5, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

We’ve been having a blast all week playing pretend vet clinic with our masters printable kit! And even more exciting, we’ve teamed up with two of our favorite shops Instagram.com/busylittles and inst-gram.com/curiouswren to bring you these incredible sensory play kits!

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🐶 Pet Kits are coming Dec 12 🐶

I’m so excited to share that I’ve teamed up with @_busy_littles and @curiouswren to bring you three amazing pet theme dramatic play kits bundle into one!

Kits will include:

🐩 Dog breed flashcards from @goodnightfox

🐕 Dog breed resin pieces from @_busy_littles

🦴 Colorful matching bones from @_busy_littles

🐾 Three color jars of playdoh from @curiouswren

👩🏻‍⚕️Printable Vet Kit by @goodnightfox

🐕‍🦺 Printable Pet Adoption Kit by @goodnightfox

🛁 Printable Dog Wash Kit by @goodnightfox

All of this goodness is dropping on December 12th and shipping in time for the holidays! So for you last minute shoppers here’s your chance to sneak one more amazing gift under the tree for your little animal lovers. There will only be 10 kits available on drop day.

Arctic Animal Winter Sensory Bin

November 8, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

This year I’m so excited to be teaming up with the fabulous Little October House to bring you this amazing Arctic Polar Animal Winter Themed Sensory bin. Check out all of the amazing possibilities with these polar animal goodies:

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Learning Emotions Building Faces with Play Doh

October 21, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

Today we made the cutest little colorful faces with this awesome oat meal based playdoh from @oatwhatfun.

As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to grow up to be well-adjusted, empathetic individuals who are able to navigate the complexities of the world around them. One of the most important foundations for this development is a strong understanding of emotions.

From a very young age, toddlers and preschoolers begin to experience and express a wide range of emotions, from joy and excitement to frustration and sadness. However, at this age, children often lack the language and understanding to fully communicate and process their feelings.

That's where our emotions flashcards and memory game cards come in! These tools are specifically designed to help young children learn about and practice identifying and expressing different emotions.

Through using our flashcards, toddlers and preschoolers can learn to identify and name different emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. This helps to build a foundation for more complex emotional understanding and regulation later on. The memory game cards are also a fun and interactive way to reinforce this learning and make it more engaging.

Beyond just learning the vocabulary of emotions, our cards also help children to understand the causes and triggers of different emotions, and how to express them in appropriate ways. This is an essential skill for developing healthy relationships and effective communication.

Our emotions flashcards and memory game cards are also convenient and easy to use. Parents and caregivers can use them at home during playtime, during car rides, or whenever they have a spare moment. They are also durable and can withstand being handled by little hands.

In conclusion, understanding emotions is crucial for children's social and emotional development, and our emotions flashcards and memory game cards are an excellent tool for helping young children learn about and practice identifying and expressing different emotions. They are convenient, durable, and fun for both children and adults. Don't hesitate to buy our emotions flashcards and memory game cards today!

LESSON PLAN: UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS (FOR PRESCHOOLERS)

Week 1: Introduction to Emotions

Monday:

Introduction to the concept of emotions and why it's important for children to learn about them.
Discussion of different emotions and their associated feelings, such as happy, sad, angry, and scared.
Introduce flashcards with pictures of children expressing different emotions and have the children identify the emotions they see.
Encourage the children to share times when they have felt the different emotions discussed.

Tuesday:

Review of emotions discussed yesterday and introduction of new emotions, such as excited and surprised.
Group activity: Have the children act out different emotions and have the class guess which emotion they are expressing.
Small group discussion: Have the children talk about a time when they felt a specific emotion and how they dealt with it.

Wednesday:

Introduction of the concept of triggers for emotions, such as a toy being taken away causing sadness.
Discussion of appropriate ways to express emotions and the importance of communication.
Role-playing activity: Have the children act out different scenarios and discuss appropriate ways to express emotions in those situations.

Thursday:

Review of emotions and triggers discussed throughout the week.
Introduction of the memory game cards, where children match emotion cards with the corresponding triggers.
Play the memory game as a class and discuss the different triggers for emotions.

Friday:

Review of the week's lesson on emotions.
Encourage the children to share what they have learned about emotions and ask if they have any further questions.
End the week with a class discussion on how understanding emotions can help us have better relationships and communication with others.

Note: Each day's activities should be adjusted based on the children's age and development level. Also, activities should be adapted to include different modalities such as visual, kinesthetic, auditory, and tactile to make it more engaging for kids.

Dinosaur Play Dough, Coloring, and Resin Animals

October 10, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

Today we did a fun and simple Pink Dinosaur setup using some goodies from some of our favorite shops:

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Boba Bubble Team Themed Dramatic Play Setup for Kids!

September 27, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

🧋 Bubble Tea Party 🧋 Are you ready to unleash your child's imagination and create a magical boba shop experience right at home? Look no further than our stunning pastel colored pink, purple, and teal kit designed to transform your Flisat table into a boba lover's dream! This immersive kit includes everything you need to bring the boba shop experience to life, from an adorable awning to a delightful menu, a charming flag, a vibrant banner, a boba truck, and even tea cups - the list goes on!

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At Goodnight Fox, we believe in providing your little ones with the most authentic and engaging play experiences. That's why we've gone the extra mile by including a variety of additional props - like the felt dumplings from @pockets.of.sweetness - to truly enhance the sensory aspect of this dramatic play setup. But we didn't stop there! We've also added real boba toppings such as tapioca pearls, aloe vera chunks, and almond pudding, ensuring that your child's sensory tub will be filled with a thrilling range of textures and fun.
One of the highlights of this boba bubble team themed play setup is the opportunity for your kids to become master boba tea creators. They'll be able to scoop their favorite toppings and pour the tea, experimenting with different combinations to create their own unique concoctions. This not only encourages creativity, but also promotes fine motor skills and sensory exploration.

But it's not just about the play - our boba bubble team themed play setup offers a wealth of benefits for your child's development. Through open-ended dramatic play, kids can explore social skills, problem-solving, language development, and cooperation as they take on roles and interact with others in their boba shop. Moreover, this immersive play experience can help foster imagination and creativity in young minds, enabling them to think outside the box and embrace their natural curiosity.
In the age of technology and screens, our boba bubble team themed play setup provides a wonderful opportunity for children to unplug, engage in hands-on play, and let their imaginations soar. Each element of our kit has been thoughtfully crafted to ignite their senses and transport them to a world of playful exploration, all while having a blast.

So, why wait? Turn your Flisat table into a vibrant boba shop today with our remarkable pastel colored pink, purple, and teal kit. Watch as your child's eyes light up with excitement and see their creativity flourish as they embark on their boba adventure. With every scoop, pour, and sip, their imaginations will be ignited, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Get ready to create a boba bubble team themed dramatic play setup that will enchant your child and provide endless hours of playtime fun. Order your kit today and let the boba shop magic begin!

5 New Fall Autumn Themed Sensory Play Ideas

September 22, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

Tired of the typical fall sensory bins? Need to slice it up with something simple yet fun? Check out these creative ideas for new sensory table fun that’s fit for fall. Pin this post to save all of these ideas for later!

First up we have this awesome fall themed camping setup complete with camping printables from Goodnightfoxstudio.etsy.com, camping adventure toys from @tenderleaftoys, and a pretend play campfire kit from @crateandkids. Sofie loves to snack and play so we paired this setup with some yummy s’mores granola which was a total hit.

Next up we have this awesome pumpkin spice coffee shop setup perfect for all the fall vibes. Plus the smell of the coffee beans really made it a hit for mom too!

This one was a super last minute invitation to play that I set up when Sofie woke up early from her nap. Because obviously #momlife we simply can’t make gorgeous setups everyday. the good news is Sofie loves to read books on my lap and tinker with small objects so this was still a great fall activity. For this setup we used the Little Acorn board book and the Pumpkin Pie board book.

This was another easy one. We took our Tender Leaf Toys Woodland animals and paired them up with our Woodland Animal Learning cards. It was so fun to watch Sofie match the animals and also make up little stories about each one.

And last but not least, this farm animal Lego setup was an absolute blast. This one was definitely messy and we ended up covered in fake mud! I used a mixture of cacao powder, water and cornstarch to make it edible but not tasty. Oatmeal and corn of course for the farm. And then paired it with Duplo Farm Animals and Farm Animal Matching Cards.

Alphabet lego kit

August 6, 2022 Kylie Tuosto

If you’re in the alphabet learning stages or even just the early building phases, this Lego Alphabet Kit is an absolute must have. And with the holiday season coming up, your kiddos are sure to love unwrapping this one. This set comes in both standard lego sizes for ages 5-8 and duplo size (2 times the size bricks) for your littler ones 1-4 who still like to mouth small objects. You can pair these up with base plates and build at your Flisat table, or you can take them on the go with the on-the-go kit. We took this set with us on the long flight to Pittsburgh and it kept Sofie in her chair, entertained for 30min.

Enjoy building and learning at the same time with this awesome kit!

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Planets At The Park

February 6, 2021 Kylie Tuosto

Today we took our Planets Memory Game card set to the park — I was a little nervous about playing this game outside, but the cards were super durable and Sofie kept them all in on place. Luckily the park near our house has some nice fake grass, so it was easy to keep everything clean. Sofie loved taking the cards in and out of the bag. And we practiced each planet one at a time — sun, venus, mars, earth, uranus, neptune, saturn, jupiter, and pluto. It was so much fun to find all of the matches and pair the cards up. We love this little toddler activity!

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Looking for an amazing toddler gift! This Planets Memory Game is so practical and can be played from ages 3-6.

Taste Safe Rainbow Finger Paints

January 26, 2021 Kylie Tuosto

I finally found an amazing “recipe” for taste safe fingerprints. Sofie still points everything in her mouth, as I’m sure many one year olds do. So it’s no surprise that I’m constantly on the lookout for taste safe activities that can keep this busy toddler occupied for more than five minutes. She loves sensory activities so even though I knew this one would be messy, I figured I’d give it a go!

Yogurt
Food coloring

This one is so simple to make because all you need is a big tub of yogurt and some food coloring and voila you have a fun little activity! I will say I was skeptical about how yogurt would really paint on but her paper. And to be honest, I probably would have done it differently had I known.

Here’s the yogurt being colored! Super simple and just one drop of coloring really turned it bright pink!

I wanted Sofie to be able to paint a little rainbow so I made these edible paints in rainbow colors. I made each one in the same tub to avoid doing dishes and just washed it as I went. Then I poured them into these plastic jars that I got at Michael’s for under a dollar!

It was so much fun to make these rainbow colored paints that I almost didn’t want to let Sofie make a mess of them. But I went ahead and put some butcher paper down on the kitchen floor and taped it down with painters tape. In hindsight, I wish I had done it two layers thick because the yogurt was quite liquidy and it did deep through the paper. It was still pretty easy to clean up though.

I put the paints up on her high chair for safe keeping while I got everything ready. But that didn’t last long — she was reaching for them as soon as she saw them. I stripped her down to her diaper so as not to get her clothes messy. Then I opened up one jar at a time and let her have at! Here’s the result: