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Kids Activities

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Must-have products for everyday kids’ activities that promote learning, play, and creativity!

Number ordering activity for preschoolers using MegaBloks and wet erase markers

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Two-in-one number sense and fine motor preschool activity using super jumbo craft sticks and clothespinss

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3 SHAPE RECOGNITION ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS!

Engaging toddlers in shape recognition activities fosters their cognitive and motor skills while enhancing their creativity.

In the shape stamp painting activity, children refine their fine motor skills by gripping and stamping shape toys onto paper, boosting hand-eye coordination. Simultaneously, they learn shape and color associations, nurturing their cognitive development.

The shape puzzle rice hunt promotes tactile exploration as they dig through rice, honing their sensory abilities. Identifying and placing puzzle pieces sharpens their problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.

And last but not least, the gross motor Simon Says game allows practice in using their listening skills and promotes physical activity. Jumping, hopping, and running to specific shapes requires balance and coordination and is the ultimate energy buster!

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PIPE CLEANER ACTIVITY FOR THREE DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS!

These three pipe cleaner activities are perfect for toddlers AND preschoolers!

18-24 Months: Pipe Cleaner Colander - Toddlers will develop fine motor and color recognition skills as they play with the Pipe Cleaner Colander activity. They can stick colorful pipe cleaners into the holes of an upside-down colander, fostering hand-eye coordination and creativity in a safe and engaging way.

2-3 Years: Pipe Cleaner Fishing Color Match Fine Motor Activity -
For the 2-3-year-olds, the Pipe Cleaner Fishing Color Match is a fun choice. Parents twist pipe cleaners into fish shapes and add water to a bin, creating a fun water-based activity. With jumbo tweezers, toddlers 'fish' for the pipe cleaners, refining their fine motor skills while practicing color identification.

Preschool ages 3 years+: Pipe Cleaner and Straw Bracelets -
Preschoolers aged 3 and up can dive into the world of fashion and fine motor practice with Pipe Cleaner and Straw Bracelets. Using colorful pipe cleaners and cut straw pieces or beads (always be cautious of choking hazards!), children will thread the straws onto the pipe cleaner until it's full. With your assistance, they can tie the ends together to create fun bracelets, adding an extra touch of creativity to their self-made accessory collection.

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Mo had a blast with this shape stamping activity and I just love watching her have so much fun while learning 😍👏🏼

All you need is roll paper from Melissa and Doug, a paint palette or paper plates, my favorite Colorations washable paint, and these Fisher Price shape toys!

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HOW TO START ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR KIDS! ⬇️

Obviously I'm a HUGE advocate of at-home kids' activities and providing your children with opportunites for exploration and discovery everyday. However, I also know that I have a background and a lot of experience in childhood education. I have a masters degree in Elementary Education and was a third grade teacher before having babies! I have put in A LOT of time and practice to get to the level of comfort and confidence I have to carry out these learning activities with my girls each day.

Those years of first-hand experience reduced the stress I have towards teaching my children pretty much down to nothing. I know I can do it. BUT I WOULDN'T FEEL THAT WAY WITHOUT TIME AND PRACTICE. Like everything, you need to jump in, try, and simply do your best.

Start small and celebrate small victories. Have a goal of actively engaging your child for 3 minutes and then when that's achieved, try for 5 minutes and so on overtime.

The small victories will compound, your child will learn expectations, and your confidence will grow!

My top advice: Begin early with basic sensory exploration for infants, gradually incorporating more materials and concepts as they grow. Focus on sensory exploration and motor skills. Then, super simple activities like color and shape recognition and basic counting can start between 12-24 months, then evolve to more complex versions as your child becomes comfortable. For preschoolers, advanced storytelling and math concepts can be introduced.

Always prioritize positive reinforcement and adapt activities to your child's pace and interests. This approach fosters a love of learning and prepares your child for school, building their skills and confidence step by step.

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4 FALL KIDS' ACTIVITIES: LEAF THEME! 🍁

For even more information about how these activities assist your child's development, be sure to head to the blog at www.apopofyou.com Link in bio! 🔗

1. Sticky Leaf Wall - Recommended for ages 18-24 months - Encourage creativity in 18-24 month-olds with a sticky wall leaf activity. Parents draw a tree on clear contact paper, tape it sticky side out on a wall, and offer a bin of faux fall leaves. Children decorate the 'tree' with leaves, fostering fine motor skills and sensory exploration.

2. Leaf Cookie Cutter Painting - Recommended for ages 2-3 years - Engage 2-3-year-olds in a colorful leaf cookie cutter painting activity. Tape roll paper to a flat surface, provide fall-colored paint on paper plates, and hand children leaf-shaped cookie cutters. Your little artists will dip them into paint and stamp them on the roll paper, creating a vibrant leaf collage!

3. Cotton Ball Tree Painting - Recommended for preschool ages 3+ - Parents draw a tree on cardstock and glue cotton balls as the tree's leaves. Using colorful water and eyedroppers, children enhance the tree by squirting fall water colors onto the cotton balls

4. Handprint Leaf Craft - Recommended for any age - Capture the essence of autumn with a leaf handprint craft suitable for all ages. Children create handprint leaves using red, orange, and yellow paint on roll paper. After drying, parents add veins to each leaf, creating a fun "falling leaf" masterpiece that documents your little one's handprints forever.

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Keeping those little fingers moving! 🖐️

These four fine motor activities are tailor-made for curious toddlers aged 18-24 months, PLUS they each are some of Roo and Mo’s forever favorites!

1️⃣ COFFEE CAN COLOR SORT! ☕🌈 Before you recycle, repurpose! Empty coffee cans transform into engaging color-sorters. Popsicle sticks and precision unite for endless constructive exploration.

2️⃣ MUFFIN PAN FINE MOTOR FUN! 🧁🖐️ Engage those tiny fingers with ball pit balls, a muffin pan, and some tape. A little one's first taste of hands-on exploration! Super quick set-up, plus some sticky sensory play mixed in!

3️⃣ OATMEAL CARD DROP! ♣️♦️ Couldn’t be any simpler! Cut slots, outline with markers, and sort cards by color. A playful way to learn, engage, and keep little hands busy. 💡🃏

4️⃣ TISSUE BOX COLOR SORT! 🔴🔵🟡🟢 Color recognition and fine motor practice converge. From correct sorting to cheeky mix-ups, toddlers are ready for the challenge.

Why the fine motor focus at this age? Building these skills early sets the stage for future development. From improving hand-eye coordination to honing those tiny muscles, each activity nurtures growth while providing exposure to important cognitive skills.

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GIANT LETTER DOT ITS!

This letter identification and recognition activity is perfect for preschoolers aged 3 and up! We're Roll out alphabet excitement with a twist using dot markers and taped roll paper! 🖍️🔤

Your child will bring letters to life with every dot as they mark along the lines forming each letter. 🌟 From uppercase to lowercase, this tactile activity is a playful way to introduce the alphabet while fostering fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 🙌🎉

Why expose preschoolers to letters early? 📖 Research shows that early exposure to letters lays a strong foundation for literacy development. As kids engage with letters through fun activities like this, they start recognizing shapes, associating them with sounds, and building the groundwork for reading and writing. 📚🔠

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NUMBER ORDERING BLOCKS!

This counting activity is perfect for those curious 2 to 3-year-olds! I grabbed a wet-erase marker and wrote numbers 1-10 on plain plastic blocks, creating a hands-on learning experience that's all about fun! 🎨🔢

Watch as those tiny fingers eagerly grasp, stack, and arrange the blocks, creating perfectly ordered towers. Not only are they counting, but they're also honing their fine motor skills, giving those little muscles a workout while exploring numbers.

And even better…cleanup is super easy – the wet-erase marker wipes off instantly with a wet paper towel or baby wipe, leaving the blocks ready for the next adventure!

The fun doesn't have to stop with counting. You can extend the excitement to alphabet order and skip counting, opening up a world of possibilities! 🌟🔠

Why is this kind of activity so vital for young minds? Apart from making learning fun, activities like these lay the foundation for lifelong learning. They nurture cognitive development, spatial reasoning, and, of course,fine motor skills. Plus, they ignite creativity and boost confidence, showing kids that learning is a journey filled with discovery.

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PUZZLE RICE HUNT! 🧩

I buy rice in bulk around here specifically for activities like this one. Super easy to set-up, cheap, and gives your child more ways to do the puzzles they already have! Plus, it’s just fun! I have a soft spot for any activity that involves a little sensory play. Roo does too and you can tell by her engagement level. She loved this one! 👏🏼

Plus, it’s perfect practice for letter, number, or shape recognition. But you can use any wooden puzzles you have laying around!

Here’s a list of our favorite @melissaanddougtoys puzzles.

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Hop, jump, and learn with this Frog Jump and Find indoor activity! Bust all your little one's endless energy by having them jump over painters tape on their way down a hallway to find specific post-it notes on the walls.

From shapes and letters to numbers and sight words, this activity enhances gross motor skills while boosting shape, number, letter recognition, and sight word knowledge.

With a magnetic drawing board, parents can guide their little explorers by drawing what to find next.

Not only is it a ton of fun, but it's also crucial for our toddlers and preschool-aged children to practice their gross motor skills. Jumping over these tape lines not only builds their strength and coordination, but also enhances their balance and spatial awareness. It's a fantastic way to lay the foundation for their overall physical development.

Plus, jumping is a precursor to more advanced skills like hopping, skipping, and even mastering sports activities in the future!

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