Play to Learn Activities for Kids

DIY Baby Toy – How to Make Sensory Wrist Bands

by Michelle Nash | Mar 18, 2022 | 12 Months +, 15 Minutes, 18 Months +, Ages, Baby, Baby, Gross Motor Skills, Newborn +, Prep Time, Sensory Play, Skills

This DIY baby toy is so easy to make! Babies will enjoy exploring the high contrast colors and jingly sounds of these homemade wrist rattles!

Rainbow Pasta Recipe – A Vibrant Way to Eat

by Michelle Nash | Mar 9, 2022 | 2 Years +, 3 Years +, 30 Minutes, 4 Years +, 5 Years +, Ages, Fine Motor Skills, Prep Time, Skills

This rainbow pasta recipe is so fun to do with kids! It takes making homemade pasta to the next level with all the vibrant colors!

Baby Activity at 3 months – Fun with Balloons

by Michelle Nash | Mar 5, 2022 | 15 Minutes, Ages, Baby, Gross Motor Skills, Newborn +, Prep Time, Sensory Play, Skills

Tying balloons to the hands and feet is a great baby activity at 3 months. Perfect for strengthening gross motor skills, eye sight, and more.

What to Put in Diaper Caddy? List of 11 Helpful Items!

by Michelle Nash | Mar 3, 2022 | 12 Months +, 15 Minutes, 18 Months +, 2 Years +, Ages, Baby, Prep Time, Skills

Do you need some ideas of what to put in a diaper caddy? Here’s a list of 11 helpful items to include inside!

Life Skill Activity for Toddlers – DIY Zipper Board

by Lindsey Schatz | Feb 18, 2022 | 12 Months +, 15 Minutes, 18 Months +, 2 Years +, 3 Years +, Ages, Fine Motor Skills, Practical Life Skills, Prep Time, Skills

This DIY zipper board is an easy-to-make life skill activity for toddlers. It’s such a fun way for kids to learn how to zip up and down!

DIY Toddler Activity – Make a Caterpillar Puzzle with Pouch Tops

by Lindsey Schatz | Feb 17, 2022 | 15 Minutes, 18 Months +, 2 Years +, 3 Years +, Ages, Color Recognition, Fine Motor Skills, Prep Time, Skills

This is one adorable DIY toddler activity! Help your little one learn colors and strengthen fine motor skills with this pouch top caterpillar!

Baby Hand and Footprints – Tips and Tricks to Get Good Prints!

by Michelle Nash | Feb 16, 2022 | 10 Minutes, 12 Months +, 18 Months +, 2 Years +, 3 Years +, 4 Years +, 5 Years +, Ages, Arts & Crafts, Prep Time, Skills

Getting baby hand and footprints can be tricky! These simple tips and tricks can make the process a whole lot easier!

Tummy Time Positions for Newborns and Babies

by Michelle Nash | Feb 8, 2022 | 10 Minutes, Ages, Baby, Gross Motor Skills, Newborn +, Prep Time, Skills

There isn’t just one way to do tummy time! Keep reading to find out about different tummy time positions for newborns and babies!

Simple Subtraction Worksheets for Kids!

by Michelle Nash | Feb 4, 2022 | 10 Minutes, 4 Years +, 5 Years +, Ages, Early Math, Fine Motor Skills, Prep Time, Skills

Kids can learn simple subtraction with these worksheets. They are silly, fun, and hands-on way to learn this important math skill!

Black and White Patterns for Babies – Printable Cards

by Michelle Nash | Jan 27, 2022 | 15 Minutes, Ages, Baby, Gross Motor Skills, Newborn +, Prep Time, Sensory Play, Skills

There are a ton of benefits to providing black and white patterns for babies. Get your printable set of 12 dozen cards here.

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