Play & Learn

KIDS PLAY

We’ve got loads of fun and playful fine-motor activities, dramatic play, arts and crafts, math, science, and language ideas – as well as posts geared towards connecting with kids through play and learning through play.

Click on the links below to take you to our specialty play topics:

SCIENCE   MATH   LANGUAGE   SENSORY   ARTS & CRAFTS

PURE PLAY…

Ideas are in alphabetical order with numbers at the top!

30 Ways to Joyfully Connect With Kids in 10 Minutes

20+ Outdoor Activities for Kids

April Foolishness

Pretend Campfire Craft

Cardboard Fire Truck

Chocolate Melting Fortunes

Coconut Bowling

Connection Coupons: For Inspiration and FUN!

DIY Cardboard Rocket Ship and Space Play

Earth Day: Landfill and Recycling Factory Play

Easter Bunny Clue Hunt

Fantastic Flying Fish Paper Spinners

Firefighter Felt Board

10 Ways to Enrich Your Child’s Imaginative Play

Loose Your Marbles

Family New Years Party Games and Food from Around the World

Pom Pom Ice Cream Shoppe

Prevent Nature-Deficit Disorder: 30 Ideas for Outdoor Play

Repurposed Cardboard Airport

Sorcova Wishing Stick Game

Sponge and Water Play

FUN with PIRATES

Pirates started off our first ever One Time Through post, and so they have kept a big place in our hearts every since!  Here’s to pirates mateys!

Sponge Pirate Ship

DIY Kids Treasure Hunt: Pirate-themed

Pirate Salt Dough Necklace and Gold Coins Craft

Paper Roll Pirates Craft

Interactive Felt Pirate Storyboard

Pirate Treasure Playdough

Moving Ocean Pirate Telescopes Craft