Backyard Bug Houses When you have bugs for backyard neighbors, the curiosity never ends. Build a bug house together to invite new friends to your yard, and learn about the biodiversity of your neighborhood! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas?...
Parking Lot ABCs Help your kids practice their ABCs, letter recognition, and matching with a simple game that’s great for early literacy skills. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Tree Luminaries Light up your nights with a craft that helps practice motor skills and can spark curiosity about why nights seem shorter in the summer but longer in the winter. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of...
New Year’s Countdown These simple activities will keep your kids engaged (almost) all the way to the new year. Each activity supports the Domains of Development and will help wrap up a great year together. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas?...
Rainbow Corn A new DIY material for your sensory bins and art projects: rainbow corn! A different take on rainbow rice, corn offers a new creative and sensory experience. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources!...
Flower Soup Before you throw away your wilting flowers, make a soup! Have your kids add flowers and other natural materials to a bowl of water and watch their imaginations go wild. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of...
Breathe out the fire inside. This is like mindful breathing plus a craft and playing dress up. Practicing dragon breaths will help your kids (and you!) recognize and calm the fire in their bellies when they start to become upset, and learn how to regulate their big...
Let’s Make a Mud Kitchen Open-ended, kid-led, free play, and it’s outside? There’s nothing better. Your mud kitchen can be super simple or have lots of tools, and either way your kids will create and play and learn for hours. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for...
Rainbow Wind Chimes Everything about nature sparks curiosity! Tap into your kids’ natural inclinations to pick up sticks and bring them home with a fun and color for craft that will get those sticks back outside. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity...
3 Ingredient Bath Paints It’s not a mess – it’s art! Watch your kids unleash their creativity and have the most colorful bath time they’ve ever had. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Stuffed Animal Rodeo There’s no need to wait for Cheyenne Frontier Days to get excited about the rodeo. Throw your own event with your kids’ favorite stuffed animals! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore...
Whip It Up Whipped cream is a great sensory tool. Add a little imagination and you have an easy, anytime indoor kid activity! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Breathing Bracelets With just a few beads and a pipe cleaner, your kids can create mindful breathing tools that will help them practice calming their minds and emotions whenever – and wherever – they need it. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More...
Comb Kazoo If you can hum a tune, you can play a kazoo. Don’t have one? Make your own kazoo and get the whole family to sing along. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Discovery Jug You probably have an empty milk jug and some toys in your house, so you’re already set up to create a Discovery Jug! With just a few simple materials you will spark your kids’ curiosity and develop their fine motor skills. Download the Activity Sheet...
Popsicle Cool Down When it’s hot outside or you’re just looking for a cold and healthy treat, popsicles are the way to go. Your kids will love helping with this easy recipe! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources!...
Fishing For Your Name There’s nothing like a good bath time game they keep bath time engaging, always include sensory stimulation, and – when you throw in letters, spelling, and name recognition – they can be an early learning experience, too! Download the...
How does your Garden Grow? Planting seeds in dirt is just the first step to growing a garden. What happens next is where the learning is! Get your hands dirty and show you kids the magic of how things grow. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas?...
STEM Sound Science Using materials you already have around the house, this easy STEM activity covers variables, hypotheses, and a little water play, too! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our library of resources! Explore More...
Birding with Chuck & Pepper One of the best things about birding with kids is that it’s so simple to do. One of the other best things is that it will spark curiosity, conversation, and an appreciation for nature. Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More...
Leaf Rubbings Curiosity and the natural world always go hand in hand. This fun and simple activity gives your kids a new perspective on a part of nature they see all the time – leaves! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for More Activity Ideas? Browse our...
Paper Plate Dragon There’s just something about mythical creatures that’s so intriguing to kids – and adults, too! Help your kids create their own paper dragons with all the scales, colors, wings, shapes, and magic they can dream of. Download the Activity Sheet...
Who Lives in the Water? Splash and learn with an easy activity about animals (and other creatures) and their habitats. Keep your kids curious with a trip to the library to check out fun facts about animals and where they live! Download the Activity Sheet Looking for...
Painting with Nature Using paintbrushes made from natural materials provides a whole new way to create. The textures are different, the brush strokes are different, and the experience will get your kids thinking in new creative ways! Download the Activity Sheet...
DIY Springtime Seed Balls Planting flowers together is a great way to talk about how things grow. These seed balls are a slightly messy and a little bit gooey creative exercise that will help your kids practice following instructions! Download the Activity Sheet...
