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Kids Activities

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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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NUMBER MATCH WATER POP-ITS!

Roo loved this math learning and sensory activity using the 1-100 Pop It fidget toy and our jumbo eyedroppers! Yes, it’s super fun and engaging, but you know mama snuck in some learning too.

Number Match & Identify: It's important for preschoolers to have experience with number identification. This activity hones their ability to match numbers with flashcards and the Pop It toy, building a strong foundation for future math skills!

Fine Motor Skills: Squeezing water up into those eyedroppers and then out into the number cavities might seem purely fun (which it is!), but it's also a sneaky way to strengthen those tiny hand muscles. Perfecting those fine motor skills now opens doors to writing, drawing, and other essential tasks later on!

Learning Through Play: Why settle for boring when we can learn through play? Engaging in exciting activities like this keeps kids’ curiosity alive and makes learning enjoyable. When kids have fun, they retain information better, making new knowledge stick!

The best part about this activity is that your child can pause and come back to it over and over again throughout the day until every number has been found. You can’t beat setting up an activity once and it lasting all day!

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CUPCAKE COUNTING: A Number Sense Activity 🔢

Check out this educational Cupcake Counting indoor math activity! The perfect opportunity for your child to practice their number sense skills, while placing craft pom-poms, cereal pieces, buttons, or any small objects one-by-one into cupcake liners using jumbo activity tweezers.

Extend the activity with a muffin pan! With numbers displayed on a magnetic drawing board or through independent practice with number flashcards, they’ll strengthen their number recognition and develop one-to-one correspondence. This fine motor activity not only enhances their hand-eye coordination, but also builds crucial skills such as subitizing (instantly recognizing small quantities without counting), numeral recognition, and sequencing. It lays a solid foundation for preschoolers to develop a deep understanding of numbers, paving the way for future math proficiency!

Together, we can inspire a love for learning and nurture their math skills. So grab your jumbo tweezers and let the counting fun begin!

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WALL COLOR SORT! 🌈

Teaching toddlers to master colors through interactive play! For this colorful indoor activity, I taped red, yellow, green, and blue cardstock paper on the wall and gave Mo matching dot stickers. Watch her use her developing fine motor skills while she peels stickers and places them on the correct paper!

Why is color recognition crucial for toddlers? It lays the foundation for a world of knowledge! By identifying colors, kids enhance their cognitive abilities, develop their visual perception, and sharpen their problem-solving skills. Plus, it sparks their creativity and imagination! ✨

And why activities on walls? 🤔 Reaching up and out exercises their gross motor skills, improving coordination and muscle strength. It's a fun way to engage their whole body while they learn and explore!

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MISSING NUMBER POPSICLE STICK EXTENSION ACTIVITIES!

So I shared the Missing Number Popsicle Stick Activity last week and one of you commented some GREAT extension ideas. I loved them so much that I had to share them with you guys! Plus, they show different ways of using the same materials, which is always a WIN WIN!

Take your Missing Number Popsicle Sticks activity to the next level of excitement! Give your child a fun challenge by leaving multiple numbers blank on each popsicle stick. Watch as your little one's counting and problem-solving skills shine as they figure out the missing numbers, bringing a burst of confidence and accomplishment.

But that's not all! Add an extra twist by incorporating color words on the sticks and making corresponding letter clothespins for a colorful letter matching activity. It's a fantastic way to boost math skills, color recognition, and letter learning using the exact same supplies.

Materials: super jumbo craft sticks, clothespins

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KIDDIE POOL BALL COLOR SORT!

Dive into a world of colors and outdoor fun with this awesome Kiddie Pool Ball Color Sort activity! My little Mo (20 months) had a blast exerting her endless energy, refining her color recognition skills, and putting all of those gross motor skills to use!

The kiddie pool became such a fun, vibrant canvas filled with colorful ball pit balls, waiting to be sorted into matching bins. It's the perfect outdoor adventure that's both an energy buster for rambunctious toddlers and a fantastic preschool activity all in one.

Materials: kiddie pool, ball pit balls, colored bins

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MISSING NUMBER POPSICLE STICKS!

Counting Fun Unleashed! Get ready for a colorful and exciting math activity that will boost number skills! Using extra jumbo craft sticks (find them on my Amazon Storefront in the Kids Activity Must-Haves section), clothespins, and a permanent marker, watch as your child hones their counting and ordering abilities while practicing dexterity and fine-motor coordination.

I was so proud of my Roo as she counted each number on the popsicle sticks outloud and figured out which was missing, pinning the correct clothespin.

You'll be amazed at all your child is capable of when given opportunities to practice their skills in fun, interactive ways!

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ICY LETTERS WATER TABLE! 🧊

Combining some frozen learning with outdoor play! Check out this ultimate water table activity that sparks preschoolers’ letter recognition skills. Plus, it’s both Roo and Mo approved! 👏🏼

Freeze magnetic letters in ice cube trays, then let the fun flow as you dump them into the water table. Using squirt bottles and eyedroppers filled with warm water, watch as their tiny hands melt the ice cubes, freeing the letters one by one.

As they rescue the letters, encourage them to order them on a metal garage door, creating a magnetic masterpiece of the alphabet! 🔠

Let the outdoor adventure begin and foster a love for learning in the coolest way possible!

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FISH HANDPRINT POPSICLE STICK KEEPSAKE PUZZLE! 🐠

Crafting memories, one handprint at a time! ✋ Dive into a seasonal kids' craft activity with your preschoolers and create the Keepsake Popsicle Stick Puzzle! 🧩

You guys know I'm a complete sucker for handprints! Stamp your child's sweet handprints on a line of 10 popsicle sticks, transforming them into a heartwarming picture. Then, number the sticks 1-10 and let the excitement begin as your child mixes up the order and skillfully puts the puzzle back together! 🙌🔢

Watch their faces light up as they learn number ordering, counting, and create a treasured handprint keepsake. ✨

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CUTTING LINES PRACTICE! ✂️

Little hands, big achievements! Witness your preschoolers’ fine motor skills develop as they use toddler training scissors to cut along lines! Plus, it will keep them busy AND engaged as they concentrate on moving those little fingers. And who doesn’t love a little challenge? Roo is obsessed and I’m here for it! 👏🏼

With a simple stack of scrap paper and pre-drawn lines to follow, we’re unlocking fun and honing those important motor skills. 🙌🏼 Watch their brain and hands work together as they confidently snip along the lines, turning ordinary paper into an extraordinary accomplishment!

PSA: Be sure to put the scissors away after the fun is over! I caught Roo cutting a piece of Mo’s hair after…😭🫠

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FROZEN PAINT WATERCOLORS! 🧊

Need a quick summer at-home activity for your kids? These DIY watercolors are fun and easy. Plus, how cool?!

After Roo was done, I stuck the ice tray back in the freezer, so the paint cubes could refreeze and be ready for another round of painting! 👏🏼

I’d recommend this activity for children ages 3 and up. Sweet little Mo (19+ months) kept trying do lick them like a popsicle! 😅

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COFFEE CAN COLOR SORT!

If you’re a parent, I can make a pretty good guess that you have coffee laying around your house! 😴

Before throwing out the cans, rinse them out and make them into an activity for your kids that not only reinforces fine motor skills and color recognition, but also can give you the 6.72 minutes you need to unload the dishwasher!

All you need is an empty coffee can, precision knife, and colorful popsicle sticks!

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STICKY RINGS!

Or as Jimmy suggested to name it…Sticky Mat Activity Wall Art 😆

Our one year old is really starting to show interest in all the activities her big sister does daily, so I decided today was all about Mo. 🥰

All you need is contact paper and those little stacking tower rings that most of us already have.

Activities don’t need to be hard or overwhelming to set up. The point is just getting those little fingers moving!

At first, Mo was really into just feeling the sticky paper. But then, she got the hang of taking the rings on and off the wall. Aaaand then, she ended up just ripping all of the paper and tape off the wall. 😅 Fingers were moving throughout it all, so I can it a success!

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CUTTING BOX! ✂️

Give your child some freedom with cutting, but in a super controlled way! I threw some scraps in a bin, modeled proper scissor use, reviewed expectations and rules, and let Roo go to town cutting until her heart was content.

This was Roo’s first experience with scissors. I researched and found this pair of @fiskars training scissors on Amazon and couldn’t be more impressed! They have a lever that helps little ones get the feeling of the cutting motion. Roo went back to this activity throughout the day and spent a total of 2.5 HOURS cutting. Cross my heart…this activity set a new record in our house!

Watching her confidence build with this new tool was so fun to see! And she had an absolute blast feeling like such a big kid.

TEACHER HACK: Put a sticker on your child’s upward facing thumb as a visual reminder of a proper scissors grip!

DISCLAIMER: This activity should be supervised at all times. Please use your judgment as to whether or not your child is ready to handle scissors.

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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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WATER PAINTING! 💦

Painting, but hold the smock! Water painting is a huge go-to around here because water is safe, easy, and harmless. Get clothes wet? No big deal. Paintbrush ends up in mouths? No problem. Color outside the lines? Oh well!

Plus, this art mat from Amazon makes it even more stress-free. It’s saved to my Amazon Storefront in the Kids’ Activity Must-Haves section!

This is a perfect activity for rainy or cold days indoors OR warm days outside. ☀️

Practice letters, numbers, and shapes OR let the littles get a little crazy.

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TISSUE BOX COLOR SORT! 🔴🔵🟡🟢

Color recognition and some fine motor practice got us to naptime today! Mo actually just turned 19 months (disregard the voiceover 😅) and is totally capable of sorting her colors!

Out of the four colors, this sweet girl can only say “bueee”, but you better believe she understood the directions of this activity and completely ROCKED it. She sorted each color correctly…and then started putting them in the wrong places on purpose…IYKYK. 🙄 Regardless, proud mama right here! 👏🏼

It’s amazing what little kids are capable of when exposed to these kind of learning activities. Plus, keeping those little fingers moving in a constructive way keeps our wild Mo out of trouble! 😅 #middlechild

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Morning activity bins for preschoolers for busy moms. Quick and easy set-up that allows for independent play all while practicing fine motor skills and embracing creative play! 👏🏼

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BLOCK TOWERS!

Who doesn’t love a challenge?? All you have to do is throw some painter’s tape up on a wall to mark how tall each tower needs to be and give your child some legos.

Want to up the challenge? Give them blocks that don’t link together!

It’s been raining here all week, so this activity has been a fun one for Roo to do over and over…every time Mo knocks the towers down. 😅

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OATMEAL CARD DROP! ♣️♦️ The simplest things in life tend to be the most fun and this card drop activity is no exception. Simply cut out two slots in the top of an old oatmeal container with a precision knife, outline the slots with red and black permanent marker, and model sorting the playing cards by color with your child. Your overall involvement depends completely on your child’s age/ability. Mo (18mo) needs my constant support as we are just starting to identify colors. Roo (3.5yo) is completely independent with this activity and it serves more as something to just keep her busy (which is important too!) The sweet spot age for this activity would be right in the middle around 24 months. However, you can adjust it for younger children easily by cutting out one slot, not outlining it with any color, and simply focusing on dropping the card into the container, which is a huge skill in itself! 👏🏼

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Letter recognition practice and lowercase/uppercase matching for preschoolers using a paper towel roll, permanent marker, and dot stickers. Easy set-up activity for indoor learning at home!

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Sprinkle writing is a fun way to introduce OR reinforce letter formation. Learning to write is all about consistency and repetition. Exposing your child to letters in creative ways will keep them engaged and wanting to practice. All you need for this preschool activity is sprinkles, a gallon sized baggie, and a popsicle stick!

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Animal Line-Up, the simplest toddler and preschool activity ever. All you need is painters tape and lots of animal figurines! How easy is this?! 👏🏼

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Oil and water science experiment perfect for a fun, quick preschool activity. All you need is oil, water, food coloring, and eyedroppers. Watch your child’s excitement as they discover new things and make some pretty cool designs!

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Alphabet Car Parking Lot preschool activity perfect for letter recognition skills. Use what you already have to match upper and lowercase letters at home. All you need is cardboard, a sharpie, dot stickers, and toy cars!

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