Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet DIY activity for Kids

The Book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin was an inspiration for this activity. We borrowed this book from library long back, may be when LO was in his second year. From then on we love the book completely, because of its illustration and each page is filled with colorful alphabets and musical text. A must read book for your toddler kid. 

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom ABC, which is a board book and a shorter version of the longer book is also available. 

Let's get into action! We used paper towel tube and foam alphabets primarily for this activity. If you have magnetic alphabets you can use a cylindrical tin wrapped with brown paper in the place of the paper towel tube. 

I would say this, no preparation activity, just grab the materials and start sticking the alphabets on the tree trunk! LO helped me in sticking the alphabets on the trunk.

Cut the leaves from a green construction paper and make few slits.

Insert them on the top opening of the tube and is all set for the play!!

Try this book and activity and let me know the experience!
Happy Parenting 😊

Spinning Snake - Paper Collage Activity for Kids

For the next activity, I casually asked LO "what collage next?", while looking at the zebra collage he made previously, and he replied, 'Snake collage'!!😨I didn't expect this answer (!), and I thought, OK lets have a try. So I planned like, lets draw a snake and let LO glue some roughly cut pieces on it. But before starting, I just browsed and got to know about this awesome idea of spinning snake! This is so interesting to make and finally you can hang it to see the beautiful spiral spinning snake.😊

Supplies:

• Construction Sheets - colors of your choice
• Scissors
• Glue
• Stick and a thread
• Googly eyes (Optional)

How do we make it:

For a change this time we used a dark colored drawing sheet instead of white. Trace the outline of the snake roughly as seen in the picture. You can also take a print of this snake by clicking here.

I drew small segments along the entire length of the snake. Made square pieces of different colors and LO glued them to make a beautiful snake collage.

Once the collage is done use scissors to cut along the spiral line from the outside edge to the center. Stick the googly eyes to complete the snake's head.

 Lift the snake from the center to watch the beautiful spiral shape.

Poke a small hole into the center of the head. Pull a piece of thread through the hole from the top, and tie a big knot in it so the thread will not pull through (or attach a small weight to its end, like a bolt or screw). On the other end of the snake attach a stick, so that kids can make the snake dance by holding the stick.

Or just hang up the snake and watch it twirl around. 

Truly, I didn't expect the outcome to be this much fun and interesting when we decided to do this. Thanks to LO for the idea!😜 

Check out our Zebra Collage too!

Happy Parenting!😊

Brushless Nature Painting for Kids 🌿 | Sensory Art with Leaves & Twigs

There’s something magical about combining art and nature. My little one (LO) loves being outdoors — collecting twigs, leaves, stones, and petals. One sunny afternoon, I thought: why not turn that nature haul into a brushless nature painting adventure?

What followed was a sensory art session that was fun, messy, imaginative, and full of learning. It unfolded in two joyful parts — a nature walk and a painting experiment without brushes!

🌱 Part 1: Nature Walk & Mini Treasure Hunt

We packed a paper bag and stepped out for a walk. I encouraged LO to pick anything that caught his eye — interesting leaves, little sticks, colorful petals, even pebbles. He happily turned it into a nature scavenger hunt.

💡 Tip: Ask your child to collect items by color, texture, or shape — “find a smooth stone,” “a big leaf,” or “a tiny twig.” It makes the hunt more exciting and mindful!

🎨 Part 2: Brushless Painting Time

Once home, we spread our nature treasures across the table. At first, LO wasn’t sure about painting without brushes. But soon curiosity took over — and what fun it was!

He dipped leaves into paint, dragged twigs, and gently stamped petals to see the different patterns they made. Each texture left a new surprise on paper — like nature’s fingerprints.

This was a new experience for him and it was absolutely fun.

He had a great experience in experimenting the colors with nature items.

🔤 Adding Learning — Letters & Numbers

Since LO loves alphabets, we decided to try something extra. He used his “nature tools” to stamp letters and numbers — turning it into a playful early learning moment.

The excitement on his face was priceless!

💚 Why Kids Love This Nature Painting

• Sensory delight – touch, color, smell, and sound all blend beautifully.

• Fine motor skills – handling leaves and twigs builds control.

• Creative freedom – no rules, just exploration.

• Learning through play – alphabets, numbers, and patterns sneak in naturally.

🌼 Handy Tips for Parents

✅ Cover your space with newspapers or a mat — nature art can get messy!
✅ Use washable, non-toxic paints for easy cleanup.
✅ Let kids explore freely — there’s no “right” way.
✅ Ask open-ended questions like “What happens if you press harder?”
✅ Celebrate the result — display their art or click photos to remember the moment.

Process art (like this one) helps kids express themselves freely, improves focus, and builds confidence — it’s more about the experience than the outcome.

📸 Share Your Nature Creations!

I’d love to see your version of this brushless nature painting for kids!
Share your photos or stories in the comments — or tag me if you post on Pinterest or Instagram.

Happy Parenting!😊