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Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art. Also find seasonal holiday crafts!

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One of the sets with text instructions for blind builders.

Toys, Visual Impairment

Bricks for the Blind

Bricks for the Blind provides text, audio, and braille instructions for LEGO sets that allows blind people to build LEGO sets independently.

Children and teacher playing with musical instruments in preschool.

Music Play

Music and Movement: Enhancing Preschool Learning Through Songs

Music and movement activities for preschoolers can help enhance their cognitive skills and brain development while developing social, emotional, and academic skills.

Children in forest looking at leaves as a researcher together with the magnifying glass.

Math and Science, Sensory Activities

Exploring Nature: 5 Outdoor Learning Activities for Preschoolers

Looking for things to do outside with your preschooler? These ideas for outdoor learning are easy, inexpensive, informal, and best of all, fun!

Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft

Let your kids get involved in the tree decorating with this simple, inexpensive Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft. All you need is an old box and some imagination.

DIY gratitude fridge magnets

Tactile Art

Gratitude Fridge Magnets Craft for Kids

Looking for a fun way to encourage gratitude in your home? This gratitude fridge magnet craft is not only adorable but also easy to make.

A little European girl plays with beads in the colored sand.

Sensory Activities

Sensory Play: 5 Hands-On Activities for Preschool Sensory Development

Sensory play is easy, fun, and doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out our ideas for simple, hands-on - and messy! - sensory learning play with your preschooler.

Teacher and kids learning ecology gardening.

Math and Science, Sensory Activities

Gardening with Kids: Planting Seeds of Knowledge in Preschool

Ready to discover the joy of gardening with your kids? Our expert tips and fun, hands-on gardening activities will cultivate a love for nature.

Children toddlers girls play logical toy learning shapes, arithmetic and colors at home.

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14 Fun and Educational Indoor Activities for Toddlers

Whether you’re stuck at home on a rainy day or simply trying to fill ten minutes, we've got some fun and engaging indoor activities for toddlers to inspire you.

Bible memory verse bracelets

Tactile Art

Bible Memory Verse Bracelets

Do you want to help your child memorize scripture verses? These Bible memory verse bracelets are simple and effective.

Mother with daughter choosing plush dog in store.

Toys

Safe Toy Selection: How To Choose Age-Appropriate and Non-Toxic Toys

Ensure your child’s well-being with top tips on choosing suitable toys that create a secure, fun play environment with our guide to safe toy selection.

Three affirmation keychains.

Parenting, Play, Tactile Art

Affirmation Backpack Buddy Keychains

These affirmation backpack buddy keychains are adorable and easy to make. Give your child a little encouragement with this simple craft as they head to school.

Pumpkin picking fine motor activity.

Fine and Gross Motor, Play

Pumpkin Picking Fine Motor Activity

This adorable pumpkin picking fine motor activity is a breeze to make! A perfect fall activity for preschoolers and toddlers alike.

Apple seed counting game tiles.

Math and Science, Play

Apple Seed Counting Game

This apple seed counting game is easy to create and fun to play! With just an oatmeal container and a few supplies, you can surprise your child with this delightful...

Sensory integration room in the center for children.

Sensory Activities

21 Sensory Room Ideas to Try at Home

Have you considered creating a sensory room or sensory space in your home? It doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Take a look at these simple ideas.

Mushroom color sorting activity.

Play

Mushroom Land Color Sorting Activity

This adorable Mushroom Land Color Sorting Activity is a fun way to reinforce color names and build fine motor skills. With just a few supplies you can create this adorable...

Three finished painted peg dolls.

Play, Tactile Art

Peg Doll Painting for Kids

This peg doll painting activity will delight children of all ages. Peg dolls are simple to paint and can be used for a variety of educational activities.

Little boy 1 year playing in the kindergarten.

Sensory Activities

What Is Sensory Soft Play?

Sensory soft play delights the senses but did you know it also helps develop your child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills, find out more.

Children's room with a play tent, pillows and toys in baskets.

Sensory Activities

How To Create a Sensory Corner

If you're looking for resources to help your child's sensory regulation, look no further than a sensory corner! Learn how to create the perfect sensory corner.

A boy with glasses folding a large paper for origami.

Tactile Art

10 Surprising Ways Origami Can Empower Blind Children

Accessible origami presents a myriad of benefits for blind children. Learn how to get started with this paper folding craft!

Rainbow Playdough Cutting Station

Play, Sensory Activities

Rainbow Playdough Cutting Station

This rainbow playdough cutting station is perfect for fine motor skill practice. Grab your playdough supplies and have some fun with your little one!

Two watercolor paintings of popsicles.

Play, Tactile Art

Watercolor Popsicle Painting for Kids

This watercolor popsicle painting activity is easy and adorable. With just a few steps and materials, your child can create their own popsicle painting.

Little mixed race girl practices yoga on floor.

Fine and Gross Motor, Play

8 Fun Yoga Poses for Toddlers

Yoga for toddlers is the perfect activity for your high-energy, curious, daring child. Harness their natural enthusiasm by teaching this ancient discipline.

A little boy playing in the sandbox at the playground outdoors.

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7 Fun Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

Did you know children should spend at least a couple of hours outdoors each day? These fun outdoor activities for toddlers will help the time fly.

Two little blond kid boys playing together board game at home.

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Unleashing Fun with the 7 Best Board Games for Toddlers

Family game night has never been more fun now that you can get the littlest members of your crew involved! Don't miss out on the best board games for toddlers.