When the temperatures drop, bring the educational fun indoors with these fun, easy activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
Teach your children to recognize letters and to practice their large motor skills by rolling a ball towards a target with the exciting indoor/outdoor activity from Let's Take It Outside!
Make a spinner out of paper, and observe how it moves through the air with this spectacular science activity!
ArtRecognize how many in a set of objects as you build a number creature with this simple-to-do, easy-to-create craft project!
MathCreativity and imagination are higher-level skills, so it is critical that parents provide plenty of opportunities for young children to develop them! This cute, creative game is sure to help your toddlers and two-year-olds take a "step" in the right direction.
Movement and Play Infant & Toddler Social EmotionalBrain research says early music experiences increase and enhance spatial-temporal reasoning as well as the learning of mathematical concepts. Try this activity with your infant to help develop these key skills.
Infant & ToddlerHeading on a holiday road trip to visit friends or family? This creative game for kids (and kids at heart) is perfect for long hours in the car!
Literacy Infant & ToddlerEverybody loves a party, so why save the fun for birthdays? Any day can be a party day! These party hats are great for birthday parties (or even holiday parties)! Of course there is really no need for a special occasion to celebrate. Have a "just because" celebration with hats, cake, and games.
Art Seasonal Learning: WinterBecause of the "icky" factor, children seldom get a chance to explore the decomposition process and its important role in life. Pumpkin season is a prime opportunity to investigate decomposition with your children and to observe the changes in pumpkins over time.
ScienceCongratulations to The Budding Builder for being named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products of 2012. To celebrate, we're sharing an activity from the award-winning title!
Movement and PlayCreate sparkle ice sculptures and even fake snow with hands-on activities to entertain kids in and out of the classroom.
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