Rainbow Wind Chimes Nature sparks all kinds of curiosity. Do your kids pick up rocks and bring them home? Do sticks always seem to make it into the house? Tap into that curiosity by making your own wind chimes together, an activity that starts and ends outside!...
3 Ingredient Bath Paints With these washable paints that your kids can help make and use to create, bath time has never been so colorful. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
DIY Springtime Seed Balls Preparing seeds to plant for spring is a super fun (and a little gooey, and a little sticky) way to talk about how things grow and to work some find motor skills along the way. Making these seed balls is also a creative exercise and a great...
Kindness Jar We can teach our kids about being kind through the ways we act and the way we talk to one another, but sometimes it can help to give kids a concrete example, too. With this Kindness Jar activity, you can help your kids recognize the kindness they give and...
Snowy Day Outside Play Hat, coat, and mittens on? Check. Now get your kids outside for some snowy day play! Here are some fun ideas to start with, but we bet you’ll come up with a lot of your own, too. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas?...
Gratitude Dice Showing kids how to recognize what they are thankful for begins with conversation and modeling gratitude. You can simplify the concept by making it a game! Just roll the dice, follow the prompts, and be amazed at how thoughtful your kids can be....
Magic Nature Wands Get outside, use your imaginations, and engage in endless creative play with just a few materials. These Magic Nature Wands are sure to spark your kids’ curious minds! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library...
Balloon Boxing Balloons really are one of the most versatile supplies to keep in your activities toolkit! Well, that and some tape. And string. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Bubble Art Mindful breathing exercises always feel good, as they help calm both body and mind. A great way to get you kids to practice mindful breathing is to have them play with bubbles! Even better, turn those bubbles into art! Now that mindful breathing is an...
Water Games Playing outside is so fun. It’s also so important for development. But what if it’s hot out? The simple fix is this: just add water! Sunscreen too, of course. And maybe a hat. But you know what we mean! We’ve put together activity ideas...
Gone Fishin’ Work together with your kids to create fish, a fishing pole, and a fishing hole, then catch your fish for a fun way to practice skills in every Domain of Development. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of...
Pompom Play Whisk, sort, drop, stick, play! There are so many fun things to do with pompoms – even take a bath! What’s extra great is that playing with pompoms exercises your kids’ fine motor skills. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas?...
Grow a Kindness Garden Kids learn how to be kind by watching, listening, talking, and practicing. With this activity, you’ll help give your kids the tools they need to recognize and name kindness. Plus, you’ll practice skills within the Sense of Self &...
Fruit Cutting From practicing motor skills to learning about nutritious foods to having dedicated time to communicate and bond with you, cooking with kids covers a lot more than just preparing a meal. To help your kids get comfortable using kitchen tools, practice...
Constellation Creations What patterns and shapes can your kids find in the stars? Help them learn about constellations by making your own! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
STEM Snowcanos Science, snow, and explosions. Your kids will love this activity! Bonus: with just a few household ingredients, they will learn about what happens when an acid reacts with a base. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our...
Turkey Art Your kids will love this painting activity, and it’s so cute you might even add it to your box of Thanksgiving decorations. Bonus: it inspires creativity and exercises motor skills! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse...
Easy Indoor Exercises Get your body moving and warm up those muscles with this easy exercise routine you can do with your kids! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Sensory Leaf Painting Leaves don’t always crunch, sometimes they squish and squelch! Try this no mess sensory activity with your kids to encourage their curiosity and help them tune into their senses. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas?...
Name Art What can you do with old cardboard boxes? Use them as a canvas to spark your kids’ imaginations and learn name recognition! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Art for Transition Times A low key activity, like a simple art project, can help kids transition from one thing to the next! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Super Sammies Help build healthy brains and bodies when you make these fun sandwiches together! They are part activity, part sensory play, and part exposure to new tastes and textures. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Motor skills enable the movements we make for everyday tasks. Gross motor skills involve large muscle groups and broad movements, while fine motor skills involve smaller muscle groups and dexterity. You can help your kids practice their motor...
Glitter Jars for Practicing Mindfulness Practicing mindfulness gives kids an opportunity to pay attention to what’s going on in their bodies and in their environment, which helps them learn to control their reactions and manage their emotions. A glitter jar is a...
Why Do Leaves Change Color? Have your kids ever been curious about why leaves change color in the fall? Have you? You can figure it out together with just a few materials you probably already have around the house (and leaves from outside the house)! In this STEM...
