Here is a very simple activity that engages children of all ages. Instead of practicing putting coins or buttons in a bank, try putting them in a clear container with water in it. It is mesmerizing and pretty to watch them float to the bottom. Lightweight, colorful buttons were fun to watch. Fake coins were […]
Set up a pretend animal hospital. Be sure to include an examining table, areas for the animals to rest, cages and crates. The crates in this picture are containers or a storage cube turned on it’s side.Don’t forget to include all the props for examining the animals. Here are some suggested props besides a vet […]
Here is a real simple project that the kids will love. An adult should cut off the top of a water bottle so that you have just the part where you screw the cap on with a little bit extra. An adult should also cut off the neck of a balloon. Now just duct tape […]
Make a simple doll swing out of a cardboard box for a child to play with. Hang it from a door frame or outdoors from a tree branch. You could use it for stuffed animals as well. Check out Pretend Play – School to open a pretend doll school.
The Hidden Rock Game Here is a simple outdoor activity for all ages: Find a small rock. Using paint or permanent marker draw something on the rock. Go on a hunt for several items from nature that are large enough to cover the rock. We gathered pine cones, leaves, sticks and tree bark. Place them […]
Download this free activity page for your child to pretend to be a secret agent on a special mission. Want more secret agent ideas (i.e. secret handshakes, codes, more missions, lie detecting and more) for pretend play? Check out Playing Pretend – Secret Agent.
One of the milestones I love to teach my children is learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels. For some children it comes easier than others. Since I am a mother and a pediatric physical therapist, I have taught many children besides my own to ride a bicycle. If you are currently teaching your […]
It doesn’t get much more simple than this. Using painter’s tape, we put up a rectangle on the wall, about 8 feet high, for the kids the shoot the ball into. This simple box has truly created hours of entertainment. The kids practice throwing the ball into the box, dribble and shoot and play one […]
Here is a fun activity combining the outdoors, crafting and gaming! Oh yeah and it incorporates a holiday theme – Valentine’s Day. You could change it up by changing what you paint to match any holiday. You can read or watch the video for how to make the game.Head outdoors and gather up 10 smooth, […]
With just a little bit of snow on the ground we were able to make these cute little snow cookies for the birds using some inspiration from Active Kids Club. Making the snow cookies was accompanied by some great pretend cooking play outdoors. This would make a nice activity indoors just bring the snow inside […]