This category has early childhood activities. Kid’s activities for toddlers and preschoolers including messy play, books for kids, creative play, preschool art, parties, celebrations, lesson plan themes, gluing, cutting, free play, math, science, prereading, educational activities, active play, music play, and anything else to do with kids!
Snow is fun to play in, to look at, and to MAKE! Here are some snowflake crafts for kids you can do with yours. Winter is such a fun time of year and snowflakes are unique, interesting, and fun to explore! Whether you’re playing in real snow or just dreaming about it, enjoy some of…
Crafts are fun for kids to do, and who doesn’t love a snowman? These 3 easy snowman craft ideas are great boredom busters in the winter months. Marshmallow Snowman Craft The first idea is the marshmallow snowman. For this craft, you will need one large bag of marshmallows, a bag of pretzel sticks, a container…
Teaching kids plant life cycle lessons is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to connect science, nature, and real-world learning. When children watch a tiny seed grow into a plant, they aren’t just learning science, they’re learning patience, responsibility, and where food comes from. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or home daycare provider,…
Spring is the perfect time to pull out the Shrinky Dink projects. To make it even easier, I’m sharing free printable spring Shrinky Dink patterns you can use for quick, low-prep crafting. Easy spring crafts for kids, classrooms, and home. These patterns are designed to be simple, flexible, and kid-friendly—perfect for daycare, classrooms, or rainy…
Looking for Valentine Kids Activities? Find adorable crafts, games, sensory play, and simple classroom celebrations for holidays and special days kids love. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to add a little love, creativity, and kindness into your day with fun activities kids adore. Whether you’re planning a week of themed learning in your home…
Eco friendly craft ideas let children explore creativity while also learning how to care for the planet. These projects use recycled materials, natural items, and sustainable supplies so kids can make art while saving money and reducing waste. Crafting with kids is fun, creative, and full of learning opportunities, but it can also produce a…
Sustainable living with kids doesn’t have to be complicated or perfect. Children learn by watching the adults around them, and small habits make a big impact. When families reduce waste, save resources, reuse materials, and care for the earth, kids grow up knowing that their choices matter. The goal isn’t to live zero-waste overnight, it’s…
Daycare Lesson Plans on “It Looked Like Spilt Milk” by Charles G. Shaw are simple, engaging, and fun! This fun book is wonderful for daycare lesson plans because it supports early literacy, imagination, observation, art, and science. You can build weeks of simple activities around clouds, shadows, shapes, weather, and storytelling. “It Looks Like Spilt…
STEM activities for toddlers don’t need to look like complicated experiments or fancy lab equipment. In early childhood, STEM simply means exploring, testing, building, touching, and discovering how the world works. Science activities for kids don’t need to be complicated. Toddlers are natural scientists. Every day they pour water, stack blocks, knock things down, push…
Simple yoga for preschoolers is a fun and calming activity that builds strength, balance, confidence, and body awareness. You don’t need special equipment or a long routine, just a little space and a playful attitude. Young children naturally love to move, stretch, pretend, and copy motions, which makes yoga the perfect fit for daycare and…
