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24 Simple Sticker Activities for Sticky Play Without the Mess

Block Tower Knock Down

Color Mixing Water Drops on Wax Paper

30+ Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids To Do at Any Age

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snakes

Animals in the Mud

Tinker Tray Collage

9 EPIC Sandbox Activities That Kids Will Dig

Sound Exploration with Rocks

10 Things to Do on a Walk for More Memorable Moments With Your Kids

How Tall Are You? Measuring Activity

Cloud Themed Water Play

Indoor Gross Motor Activities Week to Get Kids Moving Inside

Sort by Color with Your Favorite Blocks

Give Silly Paper Bag Haircuts with Your Preschooler

39 Edible Sensory Play Ideas for Little Kids

Mix it Up Paint Smash

Quick & Easy Mosaic Coloring Page Activity to Make for Your Kids

30 Energetic Activities for Kids with High Energy

Leaf Suncatcher Craft Easy Fall Fun for Kids

10 Letter Learning Activities with Blocks

Super Simple Autumn Landscape Art Activity for Kids

15 Spooky Monster Crafts for Kids to Make for Halloween

Super Simple Turkey Ring Toss Thanksgiving Activity for Kids

45+ Outer Space Crafts for Kids that are Out of This World

10 Fun Learning Numbers Games for Kids on the Move

31 Days of Bringing Kids Delightful Fall Fun in October (Free Printable)

Gratitude Tree Activity for a Thankful Thanksgiving

42 Stunning Leaf Crafts for Kids to Make

Simple & Quick Winter Garden Fork Painting

10 Hands-On Math & Science Activities Perfect for Preschoolers

Button Sorting Activity for Simple Color Recognition

50+ Fall Leaf Themed Activities, Books, Crafts, and Snacks

Science Experiment: Elephant Toothpaste for Kids

Fall Sensory Bottles are Quick and Easy for Kids to Make

40+ Fun & Easy Fall Pumpkin Activities for Kids

In Depth Examples of Adapting Activities for Your Child’s Skills & Interests

16 Counting Activities for Preschoolers

Easy Fall Button Tree Quiet Bin for PreK Kids

35 Exciting Pom Pom Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Scoop and Transfer Activity for Toddlers

15 Fall Activities & Crafts for Kids

Learn To Write Your Name With Spaghetti Letters

30 Oh-So-Cool Science Experiments for Preschoolers to Try

No-Prep Marbles Sensory Activity for Preschoolers

50+ Prized Plant Activities with Simple Seed Crafts & Science Activities

A Week of Water Activities for Kids

Simple Backyard Games to Keep Kids Busy

Make Your Own Simple Floor Puzzle with Blocks!

3 Math Games to Play with Uno Cards: Simple & No-Prep

Why Does your Child Repeat Questions Over and Over and How to Stop it!

12 Shape Activities for Toddlers! It’s Hip to be Square!

Cool Water Balloon Shape Matching for Kids

Preschoolers Quiet Time Activities Perfect for 4 Year old’s

Creative Summer Zucchini Painting & Stamping Craft for Kids

12 Garden Activities for Kids to Be Involved In

Play with Mud: Messy Muddy Target Practice for Preschoolers

36 Things To Do with Crayons for Kids & Parents

DIY Giant Bubble Wand for Summer Fun

39 Hot Weather Activities for Kids to Beat the Heat with Ice & Water

Outdoor Preschool Nature Scavenger Hunt Using Descriptive Words

25+ Slime Ideas & Recipes that are Super Slimy, Super Fun

Name Trace with Stickers Easy Activity for Toddlers

Pool Noodle Activities that are New and Exciting

Peeling Tape Activity to Strengthen Little Toddler Fingers

8 Father’s Day Activities for Kids to Do For Dad

Exciting Paper Towel Tie Dye Art for Kids

25 Fun Things to Do as a Family

Simple Summer Tin Foil Water Play for Kids

36 Upcycling Ideas for Kids: Recycled Crafts & Activities for Kids to Make!

How to Make a Sticker Puzzle for your Sticker Fan (2 ways!)

Find the Letter & Swat It! Active Way for Learning Letters!

5 Nature Activities with No Supplies Needed

Easy Learning Colors Game for Toddlers: Block Soup!

Road Trips with Toddlers: 6 Must-Have Survival Tips

Shake, Shake, Shake to Make Art!

Upper and Lowercase Letter Match Activity with String

Silly Soapy Sensory Jars Activity for Toddlers

24 Practical Pretend Play Ideas + Why Pretend Play is So Important

Around the Town Scavenger Hunt to do as Your Child Grows

Easy Q-Tip Painting Techniques to Take It up a Notch

Giant Connect the Colors of Paper Activity

36 Simple Spring Crafts for All Kids – Flowers, Rainbow, Bunny & More Crafty Fun!

Tissue Paper Cross Easter Craft for Kids to Make

20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids + MORE!

Stretching Out Words to Teach Kids to Read

26 New Ways to Decorate Those Easter Eggs!

A String Obstacle Course to Find the Number Bonds to 10

A Lovely Week of Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

3 Real Money Activities for Learning

Shaving Cream Eggs for Easter Tree

Valentine Button Heart Craft for Kids

25 Sensory Activities for Kids with Sensory Tubs & Further Exploration

Cutest Upcycled Snowman Project for Kids

55+ Adorable Arctic Animal Crafts Actually for Kids

Valentine’s Day Art: Shaken Painted Hearts

Active Indoor Winter Activities for Kids

Chore List with Dominoes & Numbers

Colorful Rainbow Scavenger Hunt with Printable Clues for Easy Setup

Hey! I'm Jamie. I have 3 boys that are crazy energetic & we like to have fun!

Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN!" - Karen I.
I am now one happy Dad!

"You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver!" - Jack C.
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"I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time!" - Haley S.
Free Activity Challenge

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Activity Plans eBooks

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So organized and easy to use.

I have found it impossible to Google ideas from a million different sites, get organized, shop for supplies, etc. This is exactly what I have been searching for! Thanks for making something so organized and easy to use. - Early Years Activity Plans User, Melissa C.
The Activity Room Member

"I absolutely love that this takes all the prep work out of engaging my children. It is so easy to just put up the calendar, and glance at it for inspiration when we are in a funk." - Rachel
Grateful to have activities handed to us...

"There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!!" - Melissa C.