Learning Activities for Kids

Lots of learning activities for toddlers, preschoolers and school kids.

All play and activities to children is educational. These activities are educational activities that are created intentionally for learning. Learning letters, numbers, counting, and so on.

Many learning activities can be adapted to what your child is learning as well as their stage in development.

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24 Simple Sticker Activities for Sticky Play Without the Mess

Color Mixing Water Drops on Wax Paper

Animals in the Mud

Tinker Tray Collage

9 EPIC Sandbox Activities That Kids Will Dig

Sound Exploration with Rocks

How Tall Are You? Measuring Activity

Cloud Themed Water Play

Sort by Color with Your Favorite Blocks

39 Edible Sensory Play Ideas for Little Kids

Mix it Up Paint Smash

10 Letter Learning Activities with Blocks

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

10 Fun Learning Numbers Games for Kids on the Move

Gratitude Tree Activity for a Thankful Thanksgiving

10 Hands-On Math & Science Activities Perfect for Preschoolers

Button Sorting Activity for Simple Color Recognition

Science Experiment: Elephant Toothpaste for Kids

Fall Sensory Bottles are Quick and Easy for Kids to Make

16 Counting Activities for Preschoolers

35 Exciting Pom Pom Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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

Make Your Own Simple Floor Puzzle with Blocks!

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

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

12 Garden Activities for Kids to Be Involved In

Play with Mud: Messy Muddy Target Practice for Preschoolers

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

Simple Summer Tin Foil Water Play for Kids

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!

Upper and Lowercase Letter Match Activity with String

Silly Soapy Sensory Jars Activity for Toddlers

Giant Connect the Colors of Paper Activity

Stretching Out Words to Teach Kids to Read

A String Obstacle Course to Find the Number Bonds to 10

3 Real Money Activities for Learning

Valentine Button Heart Craft for Kids

25 Sensory Activities for Kids with Sensory Tubs & Further Exploration

Chore List with Dominoes & Numbers

40+ Awesome Number Activities for Preschoolers

Decorate the Christmas Tree Activity with ABCs

35 Name Activities For Preschoolers

Oh Christmas Tree Busy Bag Puzzle

A Sample Weekly Plan of Sensory Activities

Simple No Prep Customizable DIY Abacus For Toddlers

Super Simple Number Match Slap with Playing Cards

Christmas Tree Shapes Craft: Simple for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Make a Toddler Busy Board That’s Supernova

Learning (Plus its Fun!) Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids

Creative All Ages Winter Big Art Painting Project

Indoor Hockey Activity Easy for Kids to Play at Home

Christmas Sparkle Cloud Dough

Creative No-Prep Letter Sounds Activity with Everyday Objects

A Fun Hand Tracing Activity That Leads To High Fives And Learning Numbers

Interactive Books for Listening Skills + Activities

Make a Color Sorting Sensory Bag with Your Kids: Super Easy & Squishy

Learn Any Letter: A Week of ABC Learning for Kids

Simple & Big Connect the Dots Using Letters

Pumpkin Face Shapes Match Up Activity for Halloween Fun

13 Alphabet Books to Read with Preschoolers & Toddlers

Fun Ways to Teach Sight Words: 12 Hands-On Activities

How to Blow up a Glove Balloon: Kids Love This Experiment

Toddler Learning Words? 6 Ways to Expand Your Toddler’s Vocabulary

Visual Addition Pom Pom Drop

The “What’s Missing?” Memory Activity for Kids

Transportation Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

7 Fantastic Feather Fun Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Simple Block Learning Activity with Shapes & Colors

Make a Wave Bottle for Kids to Explore

15 Toddler Learning Activities to Do at Home

How to Make a Tin Foil Boat Sink or Float Experiment (Penny Boat Challenge)

Easy Bean Bag Number Toss Game on the Stairs

Car Bingo for a Road Trip with the Kids + Free Download

Triple the Name Tracing Fun

How to Help Kindergarten Kids with Spelling Words Practice through Crazy Fun Games

Crazy Easy Paint with Water Construction Paper Art for Kids

Favorite Color Activities for Preschoolers & Toddlers

Quick Sensory Bags for Kids to Keep Busy

Perfectly Simple Cardboard Tube Activities for the Whole Week

Kids Walking Sticks to Create for Summer Hikes

25 Active Indoor Learning Activities with Tape

SPLAT! The Sight Word Swat! Be Consistent & Simplify for Activity Success

50+ Simple Activities for Toddlers

23+ Simple Nature Activities for Kids to Create, Explore & Learn

Real Potato Craft to DIY Your Own Mr. Potato Head

50 Amazingly Simple Science Experiments for Kids at Home

8 Messy Play Ideas for Kids & Why You Should Let It Happen

Water Activities for Toddlers that are Tons of Fun & Simple, Too!

A Very Sticky Sensory Art Activity for Toddlers

10 Active Fun Ways to Learn the Alphabet (Move & Learn)

Real Flower Crafts & Activities for Kids to Explore Spring

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"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.
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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.
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"Thank you so much for these activities. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Thank you!!" - Katie M.
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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.
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"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
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"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.