Resources to Find Lots of Activities for Kids

These resources are collections of activities to find the best activities for kids. They are a great place to search for many activities on a topic. My personal favorite play collection is 35 Activities for Things That Go!. What would you like to see a resource for?

30 Ways to Play with Balloons for Kids

15+ Jumping Activities for Preschoolers to Hop, Bounce & Jump!

15+ Simple Early Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids To Do Now

7 Perfect Pasta Crafts & Activities for Kids

9 Puzzle Games for Kids and Plenty of Fun

34 Soaring Airplane Crafts & Activities for Kids

Simple Threading Activities for Toddlers to Improve Their Fine Motor Skills

Dr. Seuss Activities for Birthday Celebration

Keeping Kids Busy with Easy Activities

30+ Valentine Card Ideas for School that are Super-Cute for Kids

30 Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers! Pinch! Thread! Trace!

Paper Valentine’s Crafts for Kids

11 Connect the Dots Activities to Ditch the Traditional Worksheets!

25+ of Our Best Valentine’s Activities & Crafts for Kids

Penguin Activities for Preschoolers

30 Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids, Lanterns, Dragons, Tigers & More to Celebrate!

Balloon Pop Countdown of New Year’s Kids Activities! Three, Two, One! POP!

4 Fun Ball Activities and Games for Kids of Every Age

15 Christmastime Activities for Kids

21 Color Activities for Toddlers: Fun Ways to Match, Sort, and Play

48 Santa Crafts for Kids & Toddlers that are Festive & Cute

20+ Letter Learning Activities to Start Toddlers with the ABCs

12 Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids to Make & Do

30+ Easy Snowflake Crafts for Kids to Make this Winter

38 Things to Do With a Cardboard Box that Are Crafty & Fun!

25 Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make

24 Balancing Activities for Toddlers to Improve Motor Skills

Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make

35+ Button Activities for Preschoolers (Free & Fun!)

15 Native American Crafts for Kids + 5 Inspiring Books

40 Easy Apple Activities for Kids to Experiment, Create & Learn

14 Birthday Books That Are FUN to Read Aloud

50 Simple & Fun Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers

Name Writing Practice with 12 Hands-On Activities

20+ Measurement Activities for Preschoolers to Learn About Weight, Volume, Length & More

Board Games for Kids (Beyond Candyland) That You Love

12 Interactive Books for Kids to Dive Into & Read, Read, Read!

30 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Kids Can Make

20 Simple Back to School Art Projects for Kids

Here’s the Scoop: 40+ Ice Cream Crafts & Activities

5 Beginning Reader Books for Kids JUST Learning to Read

20 Robot Activities & Robot Crafts All Kids Need to Do!

30 Beach Activities for Kids to Do This Summer + Beach Theme Snacks

10 Mazes for Preschoolers to Help Learn to Achieve Their Dreams

The Easiest BABY Crafts & Art Ideas Out There + Tips for Art with Baby!

40+ Totally Awesome Activities to Do with Toilet Paper Rolls

10 Creative Art Activities for Preschoolers

35+ Things to Make with Play Dough: Pretend, Create, Learn

10 Messy Play Ideas to Keep it More Contained & Clean

18 Water Balloon Games with Targets, Activities & More for Kids

50 Sensory Bin Ideas for Kids from Craft Supplies, the Pantry, Nature & More!

30 Foil Crafts for Kids to Make, Create, Wear & Play With

20 Mess-Free Sensory Bin Ideas Your Kids Are Going To Love

47 Block Activities for Preschoolers! It’s Blocks of Fun!

30 Paper Crafts for Kids! Tear It, Chain It, Twirl It, Quill It & More!

35+ Dinosaur Activities & Crafts Perfect for Every Kid

48 Spring Themed Activities for Preschoolers to Develop All Areas

30 Easy Must-Make Summer Crafts for Kids

48 Five Senses Activities for Kids to Explore All Five

10 Father’s Day Gifts From Kids with a Creative Touch

27 Awesome Busy Bag Ideas for Toddlers On the Go

Magnet Tiles Ideas that are Magnificent for Kids

9 Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids that are Super Simple

30 Pattern Activities for Preschoolers! Patterning Ideas are Everywhere!

Sizzlin’ Summer Activities for Preschoolers That Are So Much Fun!

Toddler Activities for 1 Year Olds to Do This Week

Science Activities for Toddlers to Try

27 Super Fun Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers

5 Pipe Cleaner Activity Ideas for Fine Motor Toddler Fun

10 Jumping Activities Sure to Wear Out the Kids

48 Quick Sensory Bags to Make for Your Kids

40 Sensory Activities for Babies and Toddlers that are Appropriate

13 No-Prep Games to Play Over FaceTime (or Skype)

Improve Kids Fine Motor Skills with 30 Materials & Activities

10 Gross Motor Activities YOU can do Outside with the Kids

20 Lucky Shamrock Crafts for Kids to Make this St. Patrick’s Day

40+ Big Fun Art Projects for Kids

12 Easter Scavenger Hunt Ideas That are Not Your Average Easter Egg Hunt

How to Keep the Baby Busy While Your Cooking Dinner

20 Cat in the Hat Activities to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

A Week of Activities to Learn A Number

12 Phonics Activities for Kids Learning to Read

Top 10 Indoor Activities for Toddlers at Home

Hundreds of Indoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

36 Ideas of Pretend Play for Preschoolers that are Pretty Perfect

42 Easter Crafts for Toddlers! “Egg-cellent” for 2 & 3 Year Olds

40 Winter Activities and Crafts for Toddlers for Snowy Day Fun

Move & Learn Their Way Through Preschool

7 Paper Plate Activities for Exciting Preschoolers Fun

20 LOVE Activities & Crafts for Preschoolers to Make with Love

Feelings Activities for Preschoolers to Learn to Handle those Big Emotions

14 Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Ideas that are Lovely for Kids

32 Objects for Fine Motor Skills Strengthening (+ Activities)

15+ DIY Musical Instruments for Kids of All Ages to Love

A Sample Weekly Plan of Fine Motor Activities

25 Ways to Build Towers Without Blocks

Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers That are Just Plain Cute!

Loads of Fun Kids Snow Activities for Preschoolers this Winter

8 Snow Day Activities for Kids to do Inside! What to Do on a Snow Day!

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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.