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!
Nature is the perfect classroom, and outdoor science activities help children connect learning with joy. Preschoolers are natural scientists. They love to ask questions, test ideas, and explore the world around them. The best part? You don’t need fancy equipment or a big budget to give them hands-on science experiences. Whether you’re running a daycare,…
Teaching Daycare Lesson Plans on Jean-Michel Basquiat helps children see that art can be messy, expressive, and personal. His bold style gives preschoolers permission to explore freely and make art their own. The perfect home daycare lesson plan subject! Introducing children to famous artists is a wonderful way to inspire creativity, broaden cultural awareness, and…
Nature based learning taps into the benefits of outdoor exploration while teaching valuable life skills, problem-solving, and creativity to kids. Children today are often surrounded by screens, schedules, and structured activities. While these things have their place, research shows that kids also need unstructured time in nature to thrive. What Is Nature Based Learning? Nature-based…
Weather activities in the garden encourage curiosity, observation, and problem-solving. Best of all, they’re simple, affordable, and use what you already have outside in the garden. Weather is one of the easiest science concepts for preschoolers to observe and understand because it’s happening all around them every day. Combine weather learning with time in the…
Daycare lesson plans on gingerbread are the perfect Christmas themed lesson plan idea for kids. The gingerbread theme is a holiday classic in early childhood settings. Children love the smell, taste, and creativity that comes with gingerbread cookies, houses, and stories. Using gingerbread as a foundation for lesson planning provides opportunities to weave in literacy,…
These DIY sensory play ideas are easy to create at home or in a daycare setting using everyday items and a little imagination. Sensory play is more than just fun, it’s an essential part of early childhood development. Sensory Play Activities You Can Make Yourself Through sensory experiences, children learn about their world using touch,…
Educational Activities with Nature are some of the best activities you can do with kids. Bringing education outdoors helps children connect with the world around them, build curiosity, and strengthen key developmental skills. Best of all, it doesn’t require fancy materials or expensive supplies, just some creativity, observation, and a willingness to explore. Nature offers…
Pumpkin season is the perfect time to decorate pumpkins with toddlers, and what better way to celebrate fall than by painting pumpkins together? While carving can be tricky (and a little dangerous) for little hands, painting pumpkins is safe, easy, and full of sensory fun. Painting pumpkins is a great way to foster creativity, fine…
Whether leaves are freshly fallen in the autumn or picked up during a nature walk in spring, they provide texture, color, and endless opportunities for creativity making preschool crafts using leaves. Preschoolers love exploring the natural world, and turning leaves into art helps build fine motor skills, encourages observation, and introduces them to concepts like…
If you’re looking for a fun, engaging, and hands-on activity that gets kids excited about their favorite sports, Sports Shrinky Dink Patterns are the perfect start to your project. Shrinky dinks are lots of fun for kids and adults and can be turned into keychains, backpack tags, jewelry, magnets, and gifts. In this post, we’ll…
