Toys

There are more and more creative-thinking toys being created, and we love to test them out!! Whether your child loves to build, be outside, or just create as they go, you can find lots of toy activities and HOAWG suggested toys!

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Simple Sorting Animals Activity to Create a Zoo to Work on Grouping

Letter Scavenger Hunt for Preschoolers to Find & Match (Plus Numbers & Counting!)

Play Dough Hidden Treasures for Many Preschool Skills

Washing Toys Water Activity for Toddlers

Simple Sensory Foil Activity to Wrap, Strengthen Fingers & Explore Texture

4 Blanket Games To Play That Burn Off Energy & Encourage Gross Motor Skills

2 Easy Play Cars and Paper Tube Activities for Toddlers

Does it Sink or Float Experiment for Toddlers

No-Mess Rainbow Sorting Sensory Bin That’s All About the Texture

5 Things to Take to the Park for Easy Outdoor Activities

Weight Activity: Weighing and Comparing With A Balance Scale

Quick and Simple Cup and Toy Memory Game for Toddlers

Where Do Animals Live Game for Active Play Time

Truck Tracks Transfer: Process Art for Toddlers

A Crab Walk Transfer Gross Motor Activity

10 Reasons I Think Everything is Awesome about LEGO

15 Best Gifts for Young Kids: Readers’ Favorites

Car Play Mat T-Shirt Gift + BKY Kid Giveaway

Fort Magic is the Ultimate Way for Kids to Build a Fort

Meet GoldieBlox! Blocks Just for Girls!

Must Have Ride On Toys for Summer!

10 Must Have Toys for Outdoor Fun!

10 Top Toys for Builders

Dinosaurs & Cars: Together!

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.
Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"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

"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.
Activity Plans eBooks

"This takes down the need to scour the internet for ideas. It's like looking for a recipe on the internet, so many options that often times it is less overwhelming to look in a book on the shelf than stress about too many options." Robyn G
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.