Play is essential for a child’s development. Through it, kids learn social emotional skills along with growing fine & gross motor skills.
Jean Piaget said it best, “Play is the work of childhood.”
Fun backyard ideas that encourage active play with gardening, creative play and ways to embrace nature in your outdoor space. Updated April 2024 It can
Learn how to make homemade super bubbles with this simple recipe! These bubbles are super big and super easy to make! We love homemade bubble
How to set up a homemade bubble wand station for kids. Let kids make their own bubble wands by setting out a few simple materials!
10 DIY outdoor games for kids to try this summer! These are easy and fun and will have the whole family playing! Updated March 2024
How to go on a sound hunt! Have fun with this listening and recording activity and see how many sounds you hear and recognize. Updated
How to make homemade bubbles, so your kids have a never-ending supply of bubble solution. This is the easiest and quickest DIY bubble recipe, and
Playdough play is a childhood basic. Add figurines to take the playdough play to a whole new level of small world creative play for kids.
Our favorite way to use playdough: as a pretend play tool! Here are some of our pretend play ideas for kids using playdough. Updated February
Here’s a fun DIY backyard obstacle course for kids that they can make themselves (awesome for playdates and parties!) plus an easy DIY slip ‘n
Bring a little enchantment to your yard with a simple fairy garden! Using a shallow planter and tiny accessories means you can change things up
Open ended toys foster play, creativity, and imagination. Here is a list of the best creative toys for kids to promote pretend play. Updated October
These are the best family board games for kids with recommendations by age – toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Updated March 2023 Playing board games, card
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