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# Learning 4 Kids

Fun, simple ideas to promote play and learning.

## Posts

- [ANZAC Day Poppy Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/20/anzac-day-poppy-activity/) - ANZAC Day Poppy Activity Craft printable Lest We Forget template Learn about symbols of poppies, Lest We Forget & how they relate to commemoration of ANZAC Day
- [How to Set Up a Five Senses Investigation Centre](https://www.learning4kids.net/2023/04/11/how-to-set-up-a-five-senses-investigation-centre/) - Some ideas to set up a five senses investigation centre or table to encourage exploration, experimentation and discuss their observations.
- [How to Set Up a Role Play Flower Shop?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/06/30/how-to-set-up-a-role-play-flower-shop/) - How to Set Up a Role Play Flower Shop? Role play florist or customer and play creatively while providing literacy and math opportunities.
- [How to make Dinosaur Fossils?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/12/how-to-make-dinosaur-fossils/) - How to make Dinosaur Fossils? homemade dinosaur fossils great for any dinosaur theme learning experience, games sensory activities, role play opportunities
- [Cloud in a Jar Experiment](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/17/cloud-in-a-jar-experiment/) - Cloud in a Jar Experiment- creating a cloud in a jar is a great way to get kids thinking about how it rains and the water cycle.
- [Threading Activity for Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/25/threading-activity-for-kids/) - Threading Activity for Kids: When setting up this threading activity for kids, my goal was to make it bright and inviting using different materials.
- [How to make Sand Foam?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/26/how-to-make-sand-foam/) - How to make Sand Foam? Sand Foam is perfect for sensory exploration. It is made up using only two ingredients, sand and shaving cream.
- [Cloud Spotting on the Easel](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/31/cloud-spotting-on-the-easel/) - Cloud Spotting on the Easel is a fun and engaging activity that involves searching for clouds with the letter C and placing a magnetic cotton wool ball cloud on top. It involves recognising which letters are the letter C and which letters are not.
- [Printable Alphabet Play Dough Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/14/printable-alphabet-play-dough-mats/) - Printable Alphabet Play Dough Mats, Play dough mats are a great tool to use with your children to work on various learning skills as well as help develop their fine motor skills. Together they can be used in creative, playful ways to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a hands on way.
- [Digging for Dinosaur Fossils Sensory Bin](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/02/digging-for-dinosaur-fossils-sensory-bin/) - he idea of the of the Digging for Dinosaur Fossils Sensory Bin is to search through the sand to find and sort the dinosaur figurines, dinosaur fossils with lowercase letter d and uppercase letter D into the matching baskets. The activity even became a puzzle, where Miss 4 tried was matching the dinosaurs to the imprints in the fossils.
- [Early Years Throwing Skills Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/07/early-years-throwing-skills-game/) - Early Years Throwing Skills Game is much like the game Ring Toss or Quoits but using homemade paper rings and chair legs are the target stand.
- [Measuring Height Activity for Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/08/measuring-height-activity-for-kids/) - Measuring Height Activity for Kids, The aim of this activity is for children to play and have fun with the concept of measuring height of their stuffed toys.
- [Printable Number Play Dough Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/14/printable-number-play-dough-mats/) - Printable Number Play Dough Mats, Play dough mats are a great tool to use with your children to work on various learning skills as well as help develop their fine motor skills. Together they can be used in creative, playful ways to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a hands on way.
- [Exploring Mixing Primary Colours Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/16/exploring-mixing-primary-colours-activity/) - Exploring Mixing Primary Colours Activity with coloured ice blocks exploring colour mixing and watching how different colours blend to form other colours.
- [Benefits of Colouring in Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/22/benefits-of-colouring-in-activities/) - Benefits of Colouring in Activities, Colouring in has an important place in child development and can easily be incorporated into a child’s day. It provides an opportunity to practice and develop many skills
- [T is for Tiger Tea Party Story Retell](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/22/t-is-for-tiger-tea-party-story-retell/) - T is for Tiger Tea Party Story Retell -sensory tub using various items to represent the characters objects in the story The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
- [Microwave Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/23/microwave-play-dough-recipe/) - Microwave Play Dough Recipe is so easy to make at home and will provide hours of fun for kids of all ages.
- [How to make Squishy Sensory Bags?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/06/30/how-to-make-squishy-sensory-bags/) - How to make Squishy Sensory Bags?- Squishy bags are perfect for sensory play without the mess. They are cheap and easy to make and your child will enjoy manipulating and playing with them. The squishy bag is perfect for practicing letters, numbers, name writing, drawing pictures, shapes and words. Your child can practice hand and
- [Vanilla Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/02/vanilla-play-dough-recipe/) - Vanilla Play Dough Recipe is a sweet smelling play dough that heightens the wonderful sensory experience of playing with play dough.
- [Cloud Theme Sensory Bin](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/04/cloud-theme-sensory-bin/) - Cloud Theme Sensory Bin is another activity that is part of our cloud series. The sensory bin is made up of cotton wool balls, gem stones and laminated clouds.
- [Pre-Writing Activities with Squishy Bags](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/07/pre-writing-activities-with-squishy-bags/) - Homemade Pre-Writing Activities with Squishy Bags is a great way to target writing skills without using paper and pencils.
- [The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/12/the-rainbow-fish-play-dough-recipe-3/) - The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Recipe is a brilliant blue play dough matching the beautiful shades of blue in the story The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and silver glitter to represent the silver sparkles scales
- [The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/12/the-rainbow-fish-play-dough-activity/) - The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Activity is a great follow on activity to extend the learning and understanding of the story.
- [Bucket of Colourful Spaghetti Worms Sensory Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/14/bucket-of-colourful-spaghetti-worms-sensory-play/) - Bucket of Colourful Spaghetti Worms Sensory Play- coloured spaghetti worms, hidden number rocks. A learning experience to explore numbers and their senses.
- [Rice and Ice Sensory Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/19/rice-and-ice-sensory-activity/) - Rice and Ice Sensory Activity is a fun activity to play with rhyming words, mixing primary colours and science concepts with all the benefits of sensory play.
- [Q is for Quilt Letter Q Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/22/q-is-for-quilt-letter-q-activity/) - Q is for Quilt Letter Q Activity is an activity that was inspired by the book The Quilt by Ann Jonas.
- [How to Colour Rice for Sensory Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/26/how-to-colour-rice-for-sensory-play/) - How to colour rice for sensory play The information in this post provides a step by step guide outlining how we colour our rice for sensory play.
- [Number Sort with 10 Frames](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/07/29/number-sort-with-10-frames/) - Number Sort with 10 Frames is a fun, hands on activity to play and learn with numbers. It sets a challenge of searching for specific numbers amongst a jumble of numbers and matching them to the Printable Number Mats.
- [4 Maths Activities for Getting Ready for School](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/02/4-maths-activities-for-getting-ready-for-school/) - Maths Activities for Getting Ready for School- engaging hands-on maths games can assist children with the transition into school
- [Zig Zag Zebra Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/04/zig-zag-zebra-play-dough/) - The Zig Zag Zebra Play Dough Activity with free printable play dough mats provides a great opportunity for children about the letter Z.
- [Taking a little idea and making it BIG!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/06/taking-a-little-idea-and-making-it-big/) - Taking a little idea and making it BIG! Children have limitless imaginations and come up with the most amazing ideas.
- [Growing Watercress Shapes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/09/growing-watercress-shapes/) - Growing Watercress Shapes is such as cute activity to do. It is perfect for bringing a little bit of science fun into classrooms, daycares, at home or any other educational centres.
- [Magical Fairy Wonderland](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/12/magical-fairy-wonderland/) - Small world Magical Fairy Wonderland is rich in learning and play possibilities.
- [Build a City Counting and Subitising Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/16/build-a-city-counting-and-subitising-game/) - Build a City Counting and Subitising Game, create a city-scape of tall buildings using connecting blocks while learning to count & subitise with numbers 1- 6
- [Letter Spotting in Big Books](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/18/letter-spotting-in-big-books/) - Letter Spotting in Big Books is a great way for children to become little reading detectives and play and learn with alphabet letters.
- [Printable Number Tracing Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/23/printable-number-tracing-mats/) - Printable Number Tracing Mats are a great way to assist children with, fine motor coordination, number formation, pre-writing and handwriting development.
- [Printable Alphabet Letter Tracing Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/23/printable-alphabet-letter-tracing-mats/) - Printable Alphabet Letter Tracing Mats are a great way to assist children with, fine motor coordination, letter formation, pre-writing and handwriting development.
- [Primary Colours Squishy Bag Experiment](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/25/primary-colours-squishy-bag-experiment/) - Primary Colours Squishy Bag Experiment is a wonderful sensory experience for children to see how colours mix and form other colours. Children use their hands to blends and squish the different coloured paints together for form new colours.
- [Mrs Bosman’s Kindergarten Classroom](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/27/mrs-bosmans-kindergarten-classroom/) - Welcome to Mrs Bosman’s Kindergarten Classroom, part of our Show and Tell Classroom series. Inspiring teachers sharing their amazing classrooms
- [Homemade Rubbery Goop Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/08/30/homemade-rubbery-goop-recipe/) - Homemade Rubbery Goop is perfect for sensory play opportunities as it is safe and non-toxic using basic ingredients found in your pantry. Kids will love this!
- [F is for Feather Fish Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/01/f-is-for-feather-fish-painting/) - F is for Feather Fish Painting is an activity that was inspired by the story Hooray for Fish by Lucy Cousins. Children paint it with feathers
- [U is for Umbrella Letter U Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/06/u-is-for-umbrella-letter-u-activity/) - Learning about the letter U. Making umbrellas using cupcake cases. U is for Umbrella Letter U Activity was inspired by the book Ella's Umbrellas.
- [Printable Dot to Dot Number Rhyme Charts](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/08/printable-dot-to-dot-number-rhyme-charts/) - Printable Dot-to dot Number Rhyme Charts - A multi-sensory printable that can be used for activities to learn the correct formation of writing numbers.
- [The Best Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/08/the-best-play-dough-recipe/) - The Best Play Dough Recipe- this one is my favourite. It always turns out a nice smooth consistency, not sticky and not too dry.
- [Ms Fry and Ms Guthridge’s Pre Primary Classroom](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/10/ms-fry-and-ms-guthridges-pre-primary-classroom/) - Ms Fry and Ms Guthridge’s Pre Primary Classroom - Show and Tell Classroom - look inside inspiring classrooms.
- [Sorting and Exploring Materials - Magnets](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/13/sorting-and-exploring-materials-magnets/) - Sorting and Exploring Materials What is magnetic? Sort, classify and explore different materials is a fun science concept for children to explore magnets.
- [Create a Number Line 1 to 20](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/15/create-a-number-line-1-to-20/) - Create a Number Line 1 to 20 is a fun hands-on number awareness activity that involves recognising and organising numerals 1 to 20.
- [Hands On Learning Shapes Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/20/hands-on-learning-shapes-activities/) - Hands On Learning Shapes Activities - learning about basic shapes is more fun and motivating when it is hands-on explore what shapes look like, how to make them
- [Fireworks Theme Maths](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/29/fireworks-theme-maths/) - Fireworks Theme Maths coloured metallic bows imitate the ‘fireworks’ to keep within the celebration/fireworks maths theme activities
- [Counting with Dominoes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/21/counting-with-dominoes/) - Counting with Dominoes great learning resources and for developing number sense and maths skills. Addition, counting matching sorting classifying
- [Printable Measuring Length Learning Centre Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/05/02/printable-measuring-length-learning-centre-mats/) - Printable Measuring Length Learning Centre Mats provide an opportunity to indirectly measure. Great for small group work or learning centre activities.
- [R is for Ribbons Letter R Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/22/r-is-for-ribbons-letter-r-activity/) - R is for Ribbons Letter R Activity is an activity that involves children cutting up small pieces of ribbon and gluing them onto the space of a letter R.
- [Colour Match Cars Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/27/colour-match-cars-painting/) - Colour Match Cars Painting is super fun activity that involves creating wheel patterns from cars with paint while matching and learning about colours. Children drive the cars through the paint towards the matching colours.
- [Paper Plate Cloud Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/09/30/paper-plate-cloud-craft/) - We have been doing lots of activities that have been inspired from reading the book Little Cloud by Eric Carle. Miss 5 was keen to create her very own little cloud craft and this is what we came up with, a Paper Plate Cloud Craft. It has become a character in her imaginative play experiences
- [Fine Motor Fun  Feeding the Birds](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/04/fine-motor-fun-feeding-the-birds/) - Fine Motor Fun Feeding the Birds picking up worms (wool or yarn) with a set of tweezers (bird beak) and pretend feeding them to toy birds in a basket nest
- [V is for Vegetables Letter V Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/06/v-is-for-vegetables-letter-v-activity/) - Making a Letter V Vegetable Collage. V is for Vegetables Letter V Activity was inspired by the book Oliver’s Vegetables by Vivian French.
- [List of Simple and Fun Name Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/11/list-of-simple-and-fun-name-activities/) - List of Simple and Fun Name Activities some ways to introduce your child to recognising their name and the letters that make up their name.
- [Big and Small Measurement Sort](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/13/big-and-small-measurement-sort/) - Big and Small Measurement Sort big and small umbrellas (cupcake cases/patty pans) is a simple activity to introduce children to early measurement concepts.
- [Mrs Moorman’s Kindergarten Classroom](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/15/mrs-moormans-kindergarten-classroom/) - Mrs Moorman’s Kindergarten Show and Tell Classroom - take a tour around her classroom for lots of inspiring ideas jungle theme classroom set up
- [Z is for Zip It Zipper Board](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/18/z-is-for-zip-it-zipper-board/) - Z is for Zip It Zipper Board great addition to a literacy program focusing on the letter recognition and the letter Z.
- [Printable Counting Raindrops Game and Play Dough Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/20/printable-counting-raindrops-game-and-play-dough-mats/) - Printable Counting Raindrops Game Boards and Play Dough Mats are great for maths centres, great addition to any early childhood environment and numeracy program
- [Minion Play Dough Fun](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/25/minion-play-dough-fun/) - The Minion Play Dough Fun activity was inspired by the Minions in the movie Despicable Me. Design and create your very own minion character using yellow play dough and other props.
- [Painting Clouds on the Easel](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/10/27/painting-clouds-on-the-easel/) - Painting on the easel provides an opportunity for children to be creative and incorporate art into theme based programs. Painting Clouds on the Easel was inspired by Little Cloud by Eric Carle and is a creative activity that has been incorporated with our learning about the letter C theme.
- [The Ultimate Christmas Printable Activity Pack](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/01/the-ultimate-christmas-printable-activity-pack/) - Children will have so much fun with the variety of activities included in the Ultimate Christmas Printable Activity Pack. There are 100 pages with over 20 activities! The pack includes a huge range of printable games, colouring in sheets, tactile activities and work sheets that will entertain children at Christmas time. Just print and laminate these templates for a re-usable resource children can learn and play with.
- [No Cook Sandy Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/03/no-cook-sandy-play-dough-recipe/) - No Cook Sandy Play Dough Recipe is flecked with colour and texture from the sand and children and they will enjoy the tactile experience.
- [Green Sandy Play Dough Shape Monsters](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/03/green-sandy-play-dough-shape-monsters/) - Recently we made a new play dough recipe, No Cook Sandy Play Dough. The play dough turned out into some fun, green, speckled and textured play dough which was perfect for creating play dough monsters. We added some shape cookie cutters to the play opportunity to continue our learning and understanding about shapes and this is how we ended up with Green Sandy Play Dough Shape Monsters.
- [Free Printable Number Match Counting Wheel](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/08/free-printable-number-match-counting-wheel/) - Free Printable Number Match Counting Wheel provides children with an opportunity to learn or reinforce their number recognition and counting from numbers 1-10
- [Paper Plate Christmas Tree Counting Decoration](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/10/paper-plate-christmas-tree-counting-decoration/) - The Paper Plate Christmas Tree Counting Decoration is two activities rolled up into one. It is an interactive counting activity where children ‘decorate’ the Christmas tree by counting out tokens to match the number written on the star. It is also a Christmas garland decoration or number chart.
- [Scented Gingerbread Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/15/scented-gingerbread-play-dough-recipe/) - Homemade Scented Gingerbread Play Dough is beautifully scented and coloured to mimic freshly baked gingerbread cookies.
- [Paper Plate Umbrella Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/17/paper-plate-umbrella-craft/) - Activities to learn about the letter U. The Paper Plate Umbrella Craft was a creative activity inspired by the story Ella’s Umbrellas by Jennifer Lloyd.
- [Counting Gingerbread Play Dough Men](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/23/counting-gingerbread-play-dough-men/) - Counting Gingerbread Play Dough Men is a Christmas, play dough and counting activity all inspired by the story the story Ten Gingerbread Men by Ruth Galloway. Children work together or independently to create 10 gingerbread play dough men and arrange them to form a number line.
- [Ocean Theme Transient Art Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/24/ocean-theme-transient-art-activity/) - Ocean Theme Transient Art Activity is an opportunity for children to explore and create freely their ideas using an empty frame to and an assortment of ocean theme loose parts such as glass gems and ocean figurines.
- [Homemade Eye Spy Sensory Bag - Keeping Kids Occupied in the Car](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/25/homemade-eye-spy-sensory-bag-keeping-kids-occupied-in-the-car/) - Homemade Eye Spy Sensory Bag are the ideal quiet activity to keep little hands busy.
- [Printable Dot to Dot Alphabet Letter Charts](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/11/29/printable-dot-to-dot-alphabet-letter-charts/) - Printable Dot to Dot Alphabet Letter Charts re-usable activity for learning centres small group activities to learn the correct formation of writing letters
- [Sorting Coloured Buttons](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/04/sorting-coloured-buttons/) - Sorting Coloured Buttons is an easy activity to set up which promotes colour recognition, measurement and classifying skills. These colourful buttons are so inviting and kids will enjoy sorting and matching them according to colour and size.
- [Pool Noodle Activities Fine Motor Fun](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/06/pool-noodle-activities-fine-motor-fun/) - Pool Noodle Activities Fine Motor are so much fun to play with! When they are cut up into smaller portions they make a great learning tool for many activities
- [Free Printable Sight Word Cards](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/08/free-printable-sight-word-cards/) - Free Printable Sight Word Cards
- [Finger Painting Festive Lights](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/13/finger-painting-festive-lights/) - Children can create their own patterns of coloured lights or finger paint the festive lights onto a card to give to someone at Christmas time. I think the finger painting festive lights would look great for homemade gift wrap/wrapping paper!
- [Christmas Sensory Fine Motor Bin](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/15/christmas-sensory-fine-motor-bin/) - Christmas Sensory Fine Motor fun and engaging activity that provides children with the opportunity to explore the Christmas items in the tub.
- [Celebration Fireworks Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/20/celebration-fireworks-play-dough-recipe/) - Homemade Celebration Fireworks Play Dough Recipe is a super fun, colourful, sparkly and textured play dough. The tinsel creates a colourful fireworks effect
- [Fireworks Celebration Play Dough Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/20/fireworks-celebration-play-dough-activity/) - Fireworks Celebration Play Dough Activity is a super fun, sparkly and textured play dough. Adding tinsel to the recipe to create a colourful fireworks effect.
- [Sparkly Fireworks Sensory Tub](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/23/sparkly-fireworks-sensory-tub/) - Sparkly Fireworks Sensory Tub using hair gel, glitter and glitter pompoms to represent the fireworks.
- [Painting Fireworks](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/12/27/painting-fireworks/) - Painting Fireworks the print pattern created by the cardboard roll fans mimics that of fireworks
- [Painting with Balloons](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/01/03/painting-with-balloons/) - Painting with Balloons is a great activity for kids to explore creatively and imaginatively freely using simple props in an open-ended and unstructured way.
- [Cardboard Box Creativity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/01/17/cardboard-box-creativity/) - Cardboard Box Creativity open-ended, inspire creativity and imagination as children reinvent them.
- [Basic Shapes Work Station or Centre Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/01/19/basic-shapes-work-station-or-centre-activity/) - Basic Shapes Work Station provides children with the opportunity to explore and create with shapes. It teaches shape recognition and their attributes.
- [How to Colour Sand for Sensory Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/01/24/how-to-colour-sand-for-sensory-play/) - How to Colour Sand for Sensory Play, is a quick and easy step by step guide on creating your very own colourful sand for children to play with. The are many different ways to colour sand and this post provides my very own DIY recipe outlining how we colour our sand but I have also provided a couple of alternatives that also works well when colouring sand.
- [DIY Pop Stick Shape Dominoes Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/01/diy-pop-stick-shape-dominoes-game/) - Dominoes is such a fun and popular game with children! DIY Pop Stick Shape Dominoes Games is a fun resource to use as part of teaching basic geometry (shapes).
- [Sight Word Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/07/sight-word-play-dough/) - Sight Word Play Dough letter stampers creates a fun canvas to promote sight word recognition or reinforce any prior learning.
- [Printable CVC Words Bundle Activity Pack](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/14/printable-cvc-words-bundle-activity-pack/) - The Printable CVC Words Bundle Activity Pack includes 8 different CVC word activities, photos, instructions and suggested ideas to be used with this pack.
- [DIY Chalkboard Branch Circles](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/28/diy-chalkboard-branch-circles/) - There are countless ways that you can use the DIY Chalkboard Branch Circles, such as, writing letters, numbers, shapes, words and names. The ideas are endless!
- [Measurement Maths Centre Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/06/measurement-maths-centre-activities/) - Measurement Maths Centre Activities children compare the lengths of two (or more) objects using the language associated with measuring length
- [Creative Sand Art Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/13/creative-sand-art-activity/) - Creative Sand Art Activity was inspired by reading the story Magic Beach by Alison Lester. It is an open-ended activity, great for multi-age groups of children
- [Bugs and Bottle Tops](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/20/bugs-and-bottle-tops/) - Bugs and Bottle Tops is a simple and fun activity for kids to play with. It is a great opportunity for children to develop their fine motor skills. The activity can be incorporated into a science topic such as bugs or insects or learning about the letter B learning centre and also an opportunity to sort, classify and match colours.
- [Fine Motor Work Station or Centre Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/27/fine-motor-work-station-or-centre-activity/) - Fine motor work station easy to set up create patterns, swirls or zig-zags with colourful buttons, great for fine motor learning centre activity.
- [Tea Leaves Textured Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/03/tea-leaves-textured-play-dough-recipe/) - Tea Leaves Textured Play Dough Recipe scented play dough naturally coloured, textured from adding of tea leaves to a basic play dough recipe
- [Sensory Exploration with Sand](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/10/sensory-exploration-with-sand/) - Sensory Exploration with Sand with funnels, tubes, sifts, bottles, scoopers, spoons, bottle tops and SAND!
- [Balancing Felt Balls – Fine Motor Fun](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/17/balancing-felt-balls-fine-motor-fun/) - Balancing Felt Balls – Fine Motor Fun. I am always looking for playful and inviting ways for kids to develop their fine motor and coordination using fun resources. These felt balls are so tactile and sensory and kids absolutely love playing with them.
- [Measurement Length Activity – The Really Big Dinosaur](https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/26/measurement-length-activity-the-really-big-dinosaur/) - Measurement Length Activity nspired by the story The Really Really Big Dinosaur by Richard Byrne. A simple and fun activity learning about length
- [Letter Sounds Cut and Paste Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/30/letter-sounds-cut-and-paste-activity/) - Letter Sounds Cut Paste Activity apply letter sound knowledge to create words (phase 2 and 3) practice segmenting blending of simple decodable words
- [Letters and Sounds Learning Centre](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/16/letters-and-sounds-learning-centre/) - Create an inviting space for children to play, learn and practice their knowledge of letters and sounds by setting up a Letters and Sounds Learning Centre.
- [Counting Collections Numbers 1-20 Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/10/07/counting-collections-numbers-1-20-activity/) - Counting Collections Numbers 1-20 Activity provides valuable opportunities for children to practice oral counting and develop efficient counting strategies
- [Simple Volume and Capacity Measurement Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/09/simple-volume-and-capacity-measurement-activity/) - Simple Volume and Capacity Measurement Activity development an awareness of these measurement concepts. capacity activity ideas
- [Phoneme Manipulation Activity Word Building](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/19/phoneme-manipulation-activity-word-building/) - Phoneme Manipulation Activity Word Building designed to encourage phoneme manipulation using the letter tiles to build words to support reading and spelling
- [Early Years Fine Motor Colour Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/09/13/early-years-fine-motor-colour-activities/) - Learning about colour through hands-on experiences to promote fine motor development. This post explores activity ideas to learn about colour
- [Drawing and Sorting 2D Shapes Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2022/05/23/drawing-and-sorting-2d-shapes-activity/) - 2D Shapes learning centre, sort, describe shapes, play games, read books on shapes and use Dot-to-Dot shape templates to scaffold drawing 2D shapes.
- [Alphabet Sponge Letters – Bath Time Fun!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/16/alphabet-sponge-letters-bath-time-fun-2/) - Playing with DIY Alphabet Sponge Letters in the bath is a great tactile and hands-on activity for kids to play with while taking a bath.
- [Messy Fun with Finger Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/16/messy-fun-with-finger-painting/) - In early childhood education Finger Painting is often the very first painting experience children will encounter. As simple as it may be putting paint into trays for little fingers to play and paint with, there are numerous reasons why finger painting is beneficial for child development and learning. What you will Need? All you need
- [Learning Tray - Threading Beads](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/08/learning-tray-threading-beads/) - Threading beads onto pipe cleaners is a fabulous fine motor learning tray activity for toddlers and kids. It is so simple to set up, colourful, engaging and is sure to grab the attention of any child!
- [Bubble Wrap Painting - Learning Shapes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/04/bubble-wrap-painting-learning-shapes/) - Learning about shapes using bubble wrap painting. Printing Shapes with Bubble Wrap
- [Hidden Shapes in the Salt Tray](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/06/hidden-shapes-in-the-salt-tray/) - Shape activities for kids using a salt tray to hide shapes and sifting with a paint brush to find them.
- [Learning About Shapes with Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/20/learning-about-shapes-with-play-dough/) - Play Dough is such a fun tool to play with and explore new concepts. With Miss 2 learning about shapes at the moment, I thought it would be fun for her to play and discover shapes using play dough. The ideas and possibilities are endless!
- [Sorting Shapes in our Sensory Bin](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/05/sorting-shapes-in-our-sensory-bin/) - Sorting Shapes in our Sensory Bin is a fun activity for children to learn about shapes, colours while developing their fine motor skills.
- [Sticky Easel Play Prompt – Sorting Shapes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/13/sticky-easel-play-prompt-sorting-shapes/) - The Sticky Easel Play Prompt Sorting Shapes activity involves sorting, matching and classifying shape buttons into groups, creating a collection of each different shape button.
- [Letter N Activity – Noodle Necklace](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/13/letter-n-activity-noodle-necklace/) - N is for necklace and noodles – Noodle Necklace! Making Noodle Necklaces is a fun activity to introduce young children to learn about the letter N. It is a super simple and fun craft activity to identify what the letter N looks like and what sound it makes. Making Noodle Necklaces also provides an opportunity
- [Kids Car Wash Tunnel](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/13/kids-car-wash-tunnel/) - A fantastic activity to do with toddlers, older babies and pre-schoolers to help build up gross motor skills. Make a homemade car wash tunnel for the kids using simple items from around the home.
- [Apple Tree Play Dough Maths](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/09/apple-tree-play-dough-maths/) - Early learning maths activities for kids using play dough and dice. Activities including subitising, counting, addition and subtraction.
- [Sweet Apple Scented Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/09/sweet-apple-scented-play-dough-recipe/) - Sweet Apple Scented Play Dough is a beautiful textured play dough that smells just like an apple. Scented basic play dough recipe using apple fragrant shampoo
- [Subitising Printable Dice Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/12/subitising-printable-dice-game/) - Number Dice Game is a printable game that is played much like Bingo. It is a fun activity for encouraging early maths skills using a set of dice to subitise, counting and number recognition numbers 1-6. Subitising refers to immediately knowing how many items lie within a visual scene for a small number of items.
- [Counting & Subitising](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/28/counting-subitising/) - Subitising refers to immediately knowing how many items lie within a visual scene for a small number of items. Free printable dice subitising games & activities
- [How to Make Salt Dough Recipe?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/09/how-to-make-salt-dough-recipe/) - Super easy salt dough recipe! Salt Dough is used to create crafts, sculptures and ornaments. Simple recipe using 3 basic ingredients, place in the oven to dry out
- [Recipe for Christmas Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/29/recipe-for-christmas-play-dough/) - Christmas play dough that resembles snow with flecks of glitter is a great chirstmas activity for kids that will entertain them over the christmas holidays.
- [Homemade Christmas Gift Wrap - Sponge Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/19/homemade-christmas-gift-wrap/) - Homemade christmas gift wrap using sponges cut into christmas shapes and placed in paint. You can also use the painted sponge paper to make christmas crackers
- [Paper Plate Christmas Masks](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/04/paper-plate-christmas-masks/) - Create a Santa or Reindeer mask using our free printables, simple craft materials and paper plates.
- [Twiggy Christmas Shakers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/14/twiggy-christmas-shakers/) - These Twiggy Christmas Shakers are super easy make and will bring lots of fun and play into your house or classroom this Christmas
- [Sorting Christmas Bells](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/26/sorting-christmas-bells/) - Sorting Christmas Bells is an easy acitvitiy to set up which promotes colour recognition and classifying skills. These colourful bells are so inviting and kids will enjoy sorting and matching them according to colour, shape and size.
- [Salt Dough Christmas Decorations](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/09/salt-dough-christmas-decorations/) - Step by step instructions and recipe for Salt Dough Christmas Decorations or ornaments. A wonderful personalized treasure to make for the Christmas tree.
- [Minty Candy Cane Scented Play Dough Ornaments](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/16/minty-candy-cane-scented-play-dough-ornaments/) - Role Play and Creative play with minty cane candy scented Christmas play dough - making pretend play dough ornaments decorated with confetti and sequins
- [Pompom Christmas Trees](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/22/pompom-christmas-trees/) - These cute Pompom Christmas Trees are so simple and so much fun to make. They are a Christmas craft activity that requires little fuss and makes little mess.
- [Learning Colours - PINK](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/18/learning-colours-pink/) - This week we have been playing with the colour PINK!! We have had lots of fun reading the wonderful story Pinkalicious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, making wonderful pink play dough creations, practising our fine motor skills with pink pompoms and patty pans, creating pink cupcake collages and some pink sensory play in a pink theme bath with pink flower petals.
- [Learning Tray - Matching Colours](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/23/learning-tray-matching-colours/) - Matching and Sorting Colours with match sticks is fabulous hands-on fine motor learning tray.
- [Learning Colours - Orange](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/05/15/learning-colours-orange/) - A list of hand-on creative play activities for learning the colour orange. You will find paint, books, water beads, scented play dough and so much more.
- [Learning Trays – Sorting Coloured Pompoms](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/11/27/learning-trays-sorting-coloured-pompoms/) - Learning Tray Activities. Sorting Coloured Pompoms Learning Tray involves the child sorting the different coloured pompoms using miniature tongs and matching them to the relevant coloured jar.
- [Making Patterns and Sorting Colours](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/08/making-patterns-sorting-colours/) - A basket filled with a range of different coloured fake flowers can open the opporunty to learn in so many ways. Children can explore ideas, theories using imagination and dramatic play, make patterns, learn colours and so much more.
- [Fine Motor Skills – Sorting by Colour](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/06/fine-motor-skills-sorting-colour/) - Fine Motor Skills – Sorting by Colour activity encourages the development of fine motor skills and provides children with the opportunity to learn and consolidate their understanding about colours.
- [Colour Changing Milk Experiment](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/08/colour-changing-milk-experiment/) - Watch the magic happen with this Colour Changing Milk Experiment by mixing milk, food colour and dish soap. The swirling effects of colour is fascinating.
- [Bottle Top Leaf Boats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/17/bottle-top-leaf-boats/) - Playing in puddles and making small boats using bottle tops and small leaves. Super simple and so much fun for kids and toddlers.
- ['Free' Fun Christmas Activities 4 Kids eBook](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/15/fun-christmas-activities-4-kids-ebook/) - You will find 35 pages of christmas craft ideas, christmas activities, christmas recipes and printable pages for the kids. Gingerbread man, christmas cookies, christmas snow, christmas playdough,
- [Minty Candy Cane Scented Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/13/minty-candy-cane-scented-play-dough/) - Minty Candy Cane Scented Play Dough is a scented with peppermint essence to mimic that of a candy cane and coloured with green and red glitter
- [Sorting Colours with Bottle Tops](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/10/sorting-colours-with-bottle-tops/) - Those of you who are familiar with learning4kids would know that at our house we like bottle tops and love to bring them into our play times and learning. Today’s activity is sorting bottle tops into groups according to colour using paper plates to group them. What you will need? You will need an assortment of
- [Sorting & Matching Colours](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/29/sorting-matching-colours/) - SORTING AND MATCHING COLOURS is a great activity to develop fine motor control, coordination, concentration and learning about colours.
- [Sorting Colours with Cardboard Rolls](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/02/sorting-colours-with-cardboard-tubes/) - Make learning your colours fun with this interactive game using pompoms and cardboard tubes. Placing coloured pompoms into the matching coloured cardboard tube
- [Jelly Play Dough Critters](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/03/jelly-play-dough-critters/) - Simple and fun invitation to play with scented jelly play dough, googly eyes and pipe cleaners. children can create little critters with the tools provided
- [Jelly Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/26/jelly-play-dough-recipe/) - Jelly Play Dough Recipe is an easy play dough to make and by adding some jelly crystals to a basic play dough recipe creates a smooth, soft and creamy textured play dough. Depending on what flavour jelly you add to this recipe will depend on the colour and scent of the play dough. For this
- [Toilet Roll Alphabet](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/27/toilet-roll-alphabet/) - Alphabet activities for kids - Using toilet rolls and bottle tops to make an alphabet learning resource for kids.
- [Where is the Green Sheep?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/08/24/where-is-the-green-sheep/) - Activities to play and create from the book Where is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox. Hide and Seek Green Sheep and painting with toy cars.
- [Autumn Play Dough Leaf Prints](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/04/autumn-play-dough-leaf-prints/) - Autumn Play Dough Leaf Prints are a great activity to start off the new autumn season.
- [Lavender Play Dough Wooden Tool Set](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/28/lavender-play-dough-wooden-tool-set/) - Lavender Scented Play Dough and Wooden Tool Set is a great activity for kids to explore creatively and imaginatively as they create freely using simple props in an open-ended and unstructured way. Recently we shared a Lavender Scented Play Dough Recipe which was beautifully scented and textured. We then used the Lavender Scented Play Dough
- [Imaginative Play - Baby Care Corner](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/03/imaginative-play-baby-care-corner/) - Ideas for setting up an imaginative play scene at home - a baby care corner. Great way for older siblings to learn about caring for younger siblings.
- [How to Make Play Dough?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/08/recipe-for-making-great-play-dough/) - How to make Play Dough? A simple play dough recipe to make great play dough every time!
- [How to Male Sock Puppets?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/26/sock-puppets/) - A simple set by step guide and ideas on how to make a simple homemade sock puppet that will encourage imaginative play and learning.
- [Little Toilet Roll People](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/26/little-toilet-roll-people/) - Making these little characters is so much fun as they can be brought to life in imaginative play games. They are so simple to make and are made out recycled materials that you will find around the home. Making the Little Toilet Roll People is an activity open to the imagination where the creative ideas are endless.
- [Threading, Fine Motor and Measurement](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/13/threading-fine-motor-and-measurement/) - Threading Pipe Cleaners with Straws involves threading smaller length straws onto longer length pipe cleaners. It is a great fine motor activity
- [Create a Spring Play Dough Garden](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/11/create-a-spring-play-dough-garden/) - An imaginative and creative spring theme activity for the kids, creating a Spring Play Dough Garden. Scented play dough using herbal shampoo and flower petals
- [Scented Spring Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/06/scented-spring-play-dough-recipe/) - A super fun scented spring play dough which smells just like flowers. The play dough is textured using flower petals adding the the sensory experience.
- [Planting a Garden](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/20/planting-a-garden/) - Creating an imaginative play garden with fake flowers pressed into Styrofoam. Endless fun for kids to role play and pretend to be gardens.
- [How to help Children Develop a Love for Reading?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/23/how-to-help-children-develop-a-love-for-reading-getting-in-early/) - Developing a love for reading in the early years is a lifelong lasting gift on so many levels. Not only in an imaginative sense and for pleasure but also in the development of important literacy skills. Reading provides a growth of knowledge, a pleasurable hobby to escape from our busy lives and the development of critical thinking. Developing a love for books in the early years will set your child up for reading readiness and help lay the basis for your child’s success inside, outside and beyond school.
- [How to make Cloud Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/13/make-cloud-dough-recipe/) - How to make Cloud Dough. Cloud Dough which can sometimes called Moon Sand is a homemade mixture used for sensory play experiences. Cloud Dough Recipe
- [Flower Printing](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/10/08/flower-printing/) - Flower Printing is a fun, quick and easy activity using flowers dipped into paint. There will be lots swishing, printing, dragging and twirling with the flowers
- [Making Honeycomb - Exploring Bi-Carbonate Soda](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/17/making-honeycomb-exploring-bi-carbonate-soda/) - Making Honeycomb to explore the bicarbonate reaction further after making a homemade volcano. A free printable recipe to download.
- [How to Make a Homemade Volcano?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/11/how-to-make-a-homemade-volcano/) - Making a homemade volcano is really simple, requires basic items found around the home Watching a homemade volcano erupt is an exciting experience for children
- [Number Peg Board Printable](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/18/number-peg-board-printable/) - Number Pegs Boards Free Printable is an activity to help children recognise numbers in a fun, engaging and hands-on learning opportunity.
- [Science Learning Tray](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/18/science-learning-tray/) - Science Learning Tray Activity is a bit of fun for children to explore Bi-Carbonate Soda (baking soda) and Coloured Vinegar.
- [Hot Air, Cold Air Science Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/01/15/hot-air-cold-air-science-activity/) - Hot Air, Cold Air Science Activity is a great experiment to watch the effects of hot air and cold air on a balloon. Observe what is happening and why?
- [Playing With Gloop](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/24/playing-with-gloop/) - Playing with Gloop is a fabulous sensory & science activity to learn about the concepts of what a solid and liquid is Gloop Recipe and step by step instructions
- [Alphabet Ice and Shaving Cream](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/03/alphabet-ice-shaving-cream/) - Alphabet Ice and Shaving Cream is a fun-filled, messy sensory play activity that children can explore their senses and learn about alphabet letters.
- [Counting Activity - Dominoes Cookies](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/03/counting-activity-dominoes-cookies/) - Learning to count with Dominoes Cookies is a fabulous, fun and motivating activity for kids. So much learning happens when we cook with our kids.
- [Peg-A-Number Fact Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/09/26/peg-a-number-fact-game/) - Peg-A-Number Fact (addition activity) is a fun maths game that allows kids to practice basic numbers sums, encourage the use of strategies to solve problems
- [Printable Homemade Threading Boards](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/19/printable-homemade-threading-boards/) - Free Printable Homemade Threading Boards, they are easy to make, small and light to pack, mess free and most importantly will be fun and provide another distraction/activity to entertain the kids on long flights.
- [Play Ideas, Activities and Crafts – Play by Age](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/01/04/play-ideas-activities-crafts-play-age/) - Activities for 1 - 2 year olds, 2-3 year olds, 3-4years olds, 4 - 5 year olds and 5 years and over.
- [How to make Sugar Crystals on a Stick?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/01/07/make-sugar-crystals-stick/) - It was these gorgeous sugar crystals swivel sticks (photo above) that caught my eye at the afternoon tea at Raffles and thought would be a fabulous activity that the kids and I can do together when I returned home from Dubai. It is a great opportunity for kids to learn how different substances change when heated, cooled and mixed with other substances.
- [Digging for Worms Sensory Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/01/13/digging-worms-sensory-play/) - Digging for Spaghetti Worms in Dirt is a simple sensory activity that only takes a few moments to set up. It’s exciting, it’s messy and the kids will have so much fun catching all the slippery and slimy spaghetti worms with tweezers and putting them into a jar.
- [Activity Ideas Using Pegs](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/01/18/activity-ideas-using-pegs/) - Pegs are perfect for play ideas, activities and crafts! They are great for building strength of fine motor muscle and coordination.
- [Learn to read with a FREE 4 week trial of ABC Reading Eggs](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/01/20/learn-read-free-4-week-trial-abc-reading-eggs/) - ABC Reading Eggs is offering Learning4Kids readers an exclusive 4 week free trial of their multi-award winning online reading program for ages 3 to 13.
- [Lunch Box Ideas – Choc Chip Muffin Bites](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/02/22/lunch-box-ideas-choc-chip-muffin-bites/) - These Choc Chip Muffin Bites are so simple to make and are perfect as a small treat for the kid’s lunch boxes, afterschool snack, picnics, anything really
- [Five Senses – Sense of Smell & Touch Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/02/24/five-senses-sense-smell-touch-activity/) - I made these Sense of Smell Swatches and Sense of Touch Boards last year for a early years class I was teaching. They were used as part of our five senses unit. They were a hit! The kids loved to feel and smell the different boards and swatches as it gave them hands-on tactile objects to explore and manipulate.
- [Alphabet Hide & Seek Tray](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/02/26/alphabet-hide-seek-tray/) - Looking for Alphabet letters hiding amongst the scattered buttons is a great way for kids to play and learn with alphabet letters. Children will love to sift through buttons with paint brush and ‘spot’ the hiding letter sickers.
- [Egg Carton Easter Basket Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/04/egg-carton-easter-basket-craft/) - These Egg Carton Easter Egg Baskets are just too cute and so easy to make. Children will have fun turning a boring cardboard egg carton into these gorgeous Easter baskets.
- [Buttons and Pop Sticks](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/10/buttons-pop-sticks/) - The ideas are endless with Buttons and Pop Sticks. Children can create pictures, balance the buttons, sort by colour or size or shape
- [Bottle Top Soup Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/15/bottle-top-soup-game/) - Scoop and catch fun! Bottle Top Soup Game is a fun sensory activity using simple items found around the home.
- [Paper Plate Autumn Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/16/paper-plate-autumn-craft/) - These Paper Plate Autumn Crafts look so gorgeous sitting up on a window as the light filters through. They are such as simple craft to make and resemble much like a dream catcher, sun catcher and also a wind chime with the leaves dangling down.
- [Counting Numbers 1-10 Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/17/counting-numbers-1-10-activity/) - Counting Numbers 1 – 10 activity provides children with an opportunity to play and count with numbers 1 – 10. Hanging the numbers from 1-10 with pegs along a string is motivating, engaging and fun for kids. They are moving about, bending over, moving from one end of the string to the other.
- [Lunch Box Ideas – Honey Muesli Biscuits Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/22/lunch-box-ideas-honey-muesli-biscuits-recipe/) - These Honey Muesli Biscuits are so simple to make and are perfect as a small treat for the kid’s lunch boxes, afterschool snack, picnics, anything really. They are not too crunchy with a softer centre and are SUPER delicious. It is really hard to stop at just one! Nothing beats eating a yummy home cooked
- [5 Simple & Healthy After School Snack Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/22/5-simple-healthy-school-snack-ideas/) - After school would have to be one of the busiest times of the day for me with unpacking school bags, homework, preparing dinner and catching up with the kids about what they have been up to during the day. It is also the time of the day when kids come home hungry, really hungry! I am always looking for quick solutions to beat the hunger, that are quick to prepare and provide the kids with a healthier option.
- [Simple Easter Gift Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/24/simple-easter-gift-ideas/) - Lots of simple and fun Easter gift ideas that are quick and easy to make.
- [Dried Rosemary Textured Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/26/dried-rosemary-textured-play-dough-recipe/) - Dried herbs are a great way for adding texture and scent to homemade play dough. The dried rosemary leaves add texture and a hint of rosemary scent, heightening the sensory play experience.
- [Letter N Activity – Newspaper Collage](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/03/29/letter-n-activity-newspaper-collage/) - Letter N Activity – Newspaper Collage N is for Night sky and Newspaper Collage Making a Newspaper Collage and Night Sky is a fun activity to introduce young children to learn about the letter N. It is a super simple craft activity to identify what the letter N looks like and what sound it makes. Making a Newspaper Collage and Night Sky is a fun activity to introduce young children to learn about the letter N. It is a super simple craft activity to identify what the letter N looks like and what sound it makes. Completing this activity also provides an opportunity to talk about the letter, make connections with spoken language and real life experiences.
- [Sensory Bottle Top ‘Bubble’ Soup](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/01/sensory-bottle-top-bubble-soup/) - Sensory play activity: Children will love creating bubbles with a whisk and searching for the bottle tops as they disappear amongst the bubble foam.
- [Play Dough Flower Pots](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/12/play-dough-flower-pots/) - Play Dough Flower Pots and making a potted garden with play dough is a fun way for children to play creatively and imaginatively. Children can pretend to be gardeners, horticulturalists, they can make patterns, press, squish, roll and manipulate the play dough to create whatever comes to mind.
- [Bubble Wrapped Blocks Painting Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/14/bubble-wrapped-blocks-painting-activity/) - Bubble Wrapped Blocks Painting Activity is a great painting activity that is suitable for differing ages. All children can create and play with the paint and bubble wrap as their own pace and ability using the blocks wrapped in bubble wrap.
- [Simple and Fun Sewing Activities for Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/16/simple-fun-sewing-activities-kids/) - Simple and Fun Sewing Activities for Kids - Sew Together Grow Together by Trixi Symonds has proven that even if you have never picked up a sewing neeedle in your life, you can still make and create these adorbale hand-sewn projects with the kids.
- [Car Craft Activity for Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/19/car-craft-activity-kids/) - This simple car craft activity for kids provides the opportunity for so much fun and learning. Firstly, making a car craft can be used in imaginative play games and activities, it can also be completed to encourage the learning about the letter ‘C’ and making a number wall display.
- [C is for Cotton Cloud Letter C Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/04/28/letter-c-activity-c-cotton-cloud/) - C is for Cotton Cloud Letter C Activity is an activity that was inspired by the book Little Cloud by Eric Carle.
- [Water Play with Eye Droppers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2015/05/10/water-play-with-eye-droppers/) - Water Play with Eye Droppers is a colourful and fun activity that encourages development of the pincer grasp. The pincer grasp enables a child to pick up small items using the thumb and index finger and is important for tasks such as holding writing implements and manipulating items such as zippers, buttons and shoes laces.
- [Soapy Slime FUN!!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/09/06/messy-play-activities-for-toddlers-and-kids/) - Making Soapy Slime for a messy, sensory play experience for kids. Recipe, instructions and tips to reduce the clean up. The importance of Messy play with kids
- [Play Dough Dinosaur Printing](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/09/14/play-dough-dinosaur-printing/) - Play Dough Dinosaur Printing: “Stomp Chomp, Big Roars, Here Come the Dinosaurs!” Super fun dinosaur activity for kids to promote fine motor development
- [Pompom Hockey](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/24/pompom-hockey/) - Keep the kids entertained and little bodies moving with Pompom Hockey. A super simple homemade activity that is fun, challenging and exciting.
- [Alphabet Match](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/07/01/alphabet-match/) - Fun Alphabet Activities for Kids: Alphabet match is a fun hands-on activity for kids to help recognise and learn their alphabet letters.
- [Alphabet Sort](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/20/alphabet-sort/) - Alphabet Sort is a simple, fun and engaging hands-on literacy activity children can play to help them learn and recognise letters.
- [Paint Pops](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/15/paint-pops/) - Paint activity for kids using frozen paint on pop sticks. Paint Pops are a great variation to paint brushes. Kids will have a blast painting with melting paint
- [Letter P Activity - Painting with Pompoms](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/09/16/letter-p-activity-painting-pompoms/) - Painting with Pompoms is a fun activity for kids and toddlers to explore colours and experiment with a new paint tool. It is so quick and easy to set up and also allows for kids of all ages to complete as it is open-ended. This activity is also a great opportunity for learning about the
- [Ice Boats Water Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/29/ice-boats-water-play/) - Making sensory play with water fun by adding coloured ice boats.
- [Valentine's Day Activities for Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/28/valentines-day-activities-for-kids/) - Fun, simple and creative art and craft activities for kids to do for Valentine's Day
- [What is Hiding in Our Jelly?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/23/what-is-hiding-in-our-jelly/) - Hiding objects in moulds of jelly or jello for a fun sensory play experience
- [Imaginative Play Ice Cream Shop](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/16/imaginative-play-ice-cream-shop/) - Ideas for setting up an imaginative play scene at home - an ice cream shop. Tips for making pretend ice cream props and ice cream stand.
- [Coloured Felt Ice Creams](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/20/coloured-felt-ice-creams/) - Colour Activities for kids: Make your own Felt Ice Creams while learning your colours!! A fun hands on activity for kids to promote the learning of colours while playing creatively and making felt ice creams.
- [Neapolitan Ice Cream Scented Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/08/neapolitan-ice-cream-scented-play-dough-recipe/) - Fun play dough ideas for kids. Neapolitan Play Dough Recipe including chocolate, vanilla and strawberry scented play dough. Looks and smells like real Neapolitan ice cream.
- [Neapolitan Ice Cream Play Dough Fun](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/09/neapolitan-ice-cream-play-dough-fun/) - Scented Neapolitan ice cream ice cream. Children can explore their sense and experiment, pretend and make the most amazing creations with this fun play dough.
- [Easy Cookie Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/01/easy-cookie-dough-recipe/) - This cookie dough recipe is super easy and quick to make! You will find all the basic ingredients in your cupboard and it tastes yummy too!
- [Number Cookies](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/30/number-cookies/) - An irresistibly yummy numeracy activity for kids! So much learning happens when we cook with our kids. The social interactions, processing information, following directions, problem solving and coordination.
- [Coconut Ice Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/19/coconut-ice/) - Coconut Ice Recipe - Easy Party Food Ideas
- [Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/22/banana-and-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - Homemade Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins is one of my kid’s favourite recipes and it is so simple to make! I like a recipe that I can just throw everything together in a mixing bowl at the same time and this is one of them.
- [Rocky Road Easter Gift for Teachers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/04/rocky-road-easter-gift-for-teachers/) - Kids cooking in the kitchen - Making Rocky Road gifts for teachers. Free printable recipe.
- [Mother's Day Cookie Treat](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/05/mothers-day-cookie-treat/) - Making heart shaped cookies covered in 100's & 1000's sprinkles sending mum the message of 'Thank you for the hundreds and thousands of things you do for me. Happy Mother's Day
- [Simple Homemade Lemonade Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/25/simple-homemade-lemonade-recipe/) - Simple cooking activities with kids - making homemade lemonade using a simple recipe.
- [Nature Walk - Getting Active in Winter](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/07/26/nature-walk-getting-active-in-winter/) - The focus of the nature walk was to explore our senses of sight, sound, smell and touch. Although we talked about the sense of taste, we did not do this for obvious reasons. We also focused on collecting a small basket of ‘natural’ things in our environment
- [Rainbow Birthday Cake](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/04/rainbow-birthday-cake/) - How to make an easy rainbow birthday cake for kids birthday. Rainbow theme birthday party.
- [Number Sort](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/12/number-sort/) - Number sort is a fun, hands on activity to play and learn with numbers. It sets a challenge of searching for spectific numbers amongst a jumble of numbers.
- [Paper Mache Autumn Tree](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/20/paper-mache-autumn-tree/) - A fun autumn, fall craft activity for kids. Using reycled paper towel and toilet rolls and paper mache to create a gorgous autumn tree for your child's play area or bedroom.
- [Alphabet Archaeologist](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/12/alphabet-archaeologist/) - Little archaeologists sifting through the sand with a brush to find alphabet letters. It is a great activity to promote the learning of alphabet letters and the sounds that they make. So much fun playing and learning too!
- [Printable Star Wars Theme Sight Word Cards](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/13/printable-star-wars-theme-sight-word-cards/) - Definition of sight words, printables sight word cards and heaps fun activities for using these sight word cards.
- [Alphabet Hide & Seek](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/26/alphabet-hide-seek/) - A fun literacy game for kids to learn their alphabet letters. The challenge and anticipation of searching for something brings so much fun to learning your alphabet letters! The Hide and Seek Letter Hunt involves hiding the letter pairs around the house and your child goes around finding them.
- [Making Blackberries with Blackberry Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/17/making-blackberries-with-blackberry-play-dough/) - After exploring fresh blackberries with our five senses, we then went on to create our own blackberries using Blackberry Play Dough. The blackberry play dough imitates blackberries with the gorgeous sweet blackberry scent, colour and the small flecks of blackberry seeds throughout.
- [Homemade Musical Instrument: Den Den Drum](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/25/homemade-musical-instrument-den-den-drum-2/) - We have had these homemade Den Den Drums now for about 3 years and the kids still love to play with them. At the time we made these, we were unable to find our own Den Den Drums locally so we decided to make our own. There are so many learning benefits for making
- [Giant Drawing](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/29/giant-drawing/) - A giant drawing is an oversized piece of paper that is stuck down using sticky tape. Over a period of days the drawing grows and develops, sometimes a bit of a theme or story grows with it.
- [Heart Shape Paper Chains](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/09/heart-shape-paper-chains/) - Heart Shaped Paper Chains are so much fun and super easy to make. They are a great activity to do with the kids this valentine’s day and use to decorate their bedroom or play area with.
- [Paper Mache Trees for all the Seasons](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/12/paper-mache-trees-for-all-the-seasons/) - Paper mache trees are a great activity for demonstrating the environmental changes in trees throughout the seasons. Our paper mache tree is used throughout the year with my kids, it makes a great accessory or prop to use in the classroom, bedroom or play area.
- [Simple DIY Felt Boards](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/27/diy-felt-boards/) - How to make a felt board? Two simple and inexpensive DIY ideas for making your own felt boards at home to promote learning through playing and fun.
- [Number Chart and Memory](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/19/number-chart-and-memory/) - When we were painting with the number stamps we made a separate painting for each letter. To make the wall chart, we cut small squares out of these paintings and glued them onto a coloured cardboard backing, then laminated them. I love how bright and colourful these are! The wall charts are great for adding
- [Play Dough - Bottles Tops and Straws](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/24/play-dough-bottles-tops-and-straws/) - Play Dough Play Ideas for Kids- using bottles and straws to promote fun and learning in an open-ended and unstructured activity. Here I have set up our activity table with play dough, bottle tops and straws to inspire the imagination and creativity. This entertained the kids for hours!
- [Homemade Guitar](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/26/homemade-guitar/) - How to make a simple homemade musical instrument - guitar using only 3 main materials, shoe box, elastic bands and cardboard tube.
- [Learning Sight Words - Ideas and Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/01/learning-sight-words-ideas-and-activities/) - 17 ideas and activities to assist with learning sight words. Making it fun!
- [Number Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/06/number-play-dough/) - Number Play Dough - Creating and learning about numbers using play dough and Number Play Dough Mats. Free Printable Number Play Dough Mats to make your own.
- [Fun Activities with Bottle Tops](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/29/10-fun-activities-with-bottle-tops/) - 10 activities with recycled bottle tops to promote fun and learning. Literacy, numeracy, colours, games, play dough, sensory play and in the bath.
- [Great Places to Play at Home!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/19/great-places-to-play-at-home/) - Ideas for playing at home! There are so many wonderful places in the home where children can play imaginatively and creatively. Kids will create imaginary worlds to explore and play using the most inexpensive and simple things you can find right at home. Here are a few ideas for you to try!
- [Milk Numbers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/28/milk-numbers/) - How to make milk numbers using milk and vinegar? Mixing milk and vinegar together is an interesting science experiment to try with the kids with some very surprising results
- [Father's Day Gift Idea: Photo Puzzles](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/08/09/fathers-day-gift-idea-photo-puzzles/) - A Homemade Father’s Day Gift Idea that kids can make for their Dad: Photo Puzzles using large pop sticks/paddles
- [How to Make Hanging Crystals?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/05/how-to-make-hanging-crystals/) - Learn how to grow your own salt crystals similar to the ones found in a cave. A science experiment motivated by a recent visit to a cave, sparking a curiosity and interest about stalactites, stalagmites and crystals.
- [How to make a Cardboard Roll Spider?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/08/how-to-make-a-cardboard-roll-spider/) - Step by step instructions for making these cute craft Cardboard Roll Spiders. They are super easy to make and a great activity for this Halloween. They are also a great prop for imaginative play and role play for Incy Wincy Spider.
- [How to Make Puffy Paint?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/16/how-to-make-puffy-paint/) - How to make Puffy Paint? There is something magical about Puffy Paint and it is a must try for any child or toddler to paint and play with.
- [Hippity Hop Sight Word Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/14/hippity-hop-sight-word-game/) - Hippity Hop Sight Word Game is a fun and interactive game to help motivate and encourage kids learn their sights words.
- [Imaginative Play Felt Pizza](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/15/imaginative-play-felt-pizza/) - Playing imaginatively and creatively with felt pizza.
- [Learning Letter Sounds - Letter 'A' Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/07/11/learning-letter-sounds-letter-a-activity/) - Learning the letter sound first and then the letter name is important for reading and writing development. Here is a simple, fun and engaging hands-on activity to promote the learning of the letter Aa.
- [Water Beads and Ice Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/13/water-beads-and-ice-activities/) - Water Beads and Ice is an open-ended and hands-on sensory play opportunity. Water beads promote learning and development in areas such as fine motor, coordination, exploration, colours, sensory, and creativity. Water beads also introduce children to scientific and mathematical concepts such as absorption. It also promotes scientific thinking skills such as predicting, observations, reasoning and so much more!
- [Exploring Colours with a Mirror](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/05/exploring-colours-with-a-mirror/) - Exploring Colours with a Mirror is a great way for children to play and learn with colours. The mirror reflects light which imitates a light table. Using coloured transparent cups and tokens enable children to blend and make new colours with the reflection of light. It is also a great opportunity for children to play creatively and imaginatively.
- [Super Soft Play Dough Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/13/super-soft-play-dough-play/) - Super Soft play dough is a wonderfully textured play dough that will invite children to explore their imaginations and play creatively.
- [Absorption and Dissolving Science Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/04/absorption-and-dissolving-science-activity/) - Sugars Cubes are great for exploring science concepts Absorption and Dissolving using coloured water. Children will have fun playing and experimenting with the coloured water and the effects this has on sugar cubes.
- [Alphabet Activities - Letter ‘A’ Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/06/alphabet-activities-letter-a-activities/) - Alphabet Activities for Kids - Learning about the Letter A through hands on crafts and play opportunities
- [Shaving Cream Activity Tray](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/08/shaving-cream-activity-tray/) - Messy, sensory play at its best! Shaving cream is great for sensory exploration and provides endless opportunities for children to play and discover.
- [Number Line Counting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/03/number-line-counting/) - Number Line Counting is a maths activity that involves children sorting numbers along the number line. It is a great way for children to learn numbers, counting and also develop early graphing skills.
- [T is for Tiger Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/09/02/t-tiger-craft/) - T is for Tiger Craft is a super simple and fun craft activity to expose children to the letter Tt, identify what the letter Tt looks like and what sound it makes. It is to provide an opportunity to talk about the letter, make connections with spoken language and real life experiences. The Tiger Craft
- [Mixed Beans & Peas Sensory Tub](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/09/28/mixed-beans-peas-sensory-tub/) - Sensory tubs are such great teaching tools and when I was recently cleaning out our pantry, I found a couple of mixed soup packets that were out of date and decided to make a colourful Mixed Beans and Peas Sensory Tub. Kids love to explore, investigate and play in an unstructured way and sensory tubs
- [Letter I Activity – Melting Insects in Ice](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/02/letter-activity-melting-insects-ice/) - Melting Insects in Ice is fun activity to introduce children and pre-schoolers to the letter I. It is such a fun opportunity to talk about what the letter I looks like and what sound it makes. In this case the I as in Ice and I as in Insect, the 2 different sounds the letter
- [Many Ways to Play with Lego Duplo](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/09/many-ways-play-lego-duplo-2/) - LEGO® DUPLO® is one of these toys that will grow with your child/ren, be utilised in a number of play opportunities, it is durable, and comes in bright and fun colours which grab the attention of curious toddlers and kids. The size of the LEGO® DUPLO® bricks is perfect for little fingers to grasp, hold
- [Insect Prints in Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/15/insect-prints-play-dough/) - Insect Prints in Play Dough is a fun sensory and fine motor activity that children will enjoy making different patterns and fossil-like prints in play dough. It also a great activity for children who may be learning about their letters and letter sounds such as the letter Ii. 'Ii' is for insects! For this activity we
- [Balancing Marbles with Lego Duplo](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/19/balancing-marbles-lego-duplo/) - Balancing Marbles on LEGO® DUPLO® helps children develop fundamental skills such as fine motor control, hand & eye coordination, patience and concentration. This is so much fun and engaging for children as they try to manipulate marbles and get them to balance on the small circles on the LEGO® DUPLO® bricks. You will need LEGO®
- [Printable Counting Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/26/printable-counting-mats/) - These FREE printable Counting Mats are a fun and colourful counting activity for pre-schoolers and kindergarten children to provide an opportunity to count out loud and develop number recognition. You will need numbers and Printable Counting Mats. We have laminated our counting mats for durability and to be able to re-use them in the future.
- [Counting and Number Recognition](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/02/lets-count-number-recognition/) - Let’s Count, sort and match numbers with this fun hands-on activity that promotes learning to count and number recognition. Children will have fun playing with numbers written on different objects and sorting them in a puzzle-like matching game. The different objects such as the leaves and pebbles generate interest and motivate children to play and learn with numbers.
- [Busy Bag Paper Clips and Colours](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/16/busy-bag-paper-clips-colours/) - This Busy Bag of Paper Clips and Colours is so simple to make and a fun activity children will enjoy completing. It is great for developing fine motors skills and coordination and also colour recognition. All items fit easily into a small sandwhich zip lock bag and is small enough to carry in your handbag.
- [Free Printable Colour Match Busy Bag](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/18/free-printable-colour-match-busy-bag/) - This Fine Motor Busy Bag involves matching colours by pressing and pinching the peg onto the matching coloured flower or button shape. It is a great activity for developing fine motors skills and coordination and also colour recognition. It is so simple to make: print, laminate and play! You will need coloured pegs, we purchased
- [Advent Calendar Count Down Bags](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/23/advent-calendar-count-bags/) - As the weeks and days draw closer until our trip to Dubai, my stomach churns with excitement and I also have the anticipation of leaving the family for 8 days. In preparation for the trip and to involve my children in the experience, I have created 8 Advent Calendar Count Down Bags, one bag for
- [Fine Motor Busy Bag Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/12/fine-motor-busy-bag-activity/) - This Fine Motor Busy Bag involves matching colours by placing the peg on the matching coloured sponge square. I was nearly going to call the activity, Peg-a-Sponge Colour Match but it is also so simple and a compact activity that will fit into a small busy bag.
- [Straw Flowers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/21/make-create-straw-flowers/) - Straw Flowers are the perfect craft children can make to give as a little gift. It is the perfect homemade gift idea for Mother's Day, birthdays or just because you want to make someone smile.
- [Father's Day Gift Idea](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/28/fathers-day-gift-idea/) - We are always looking for new and fun Homemade Father's Day Gift Ideas. This year we made collaged the letter DAD with tissue paper and later we photographed the kids holding the letters. the photo became part of the Father's Day Gift.
- [Play & Learn with Bottle Tops!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/09/play-learn-with-bottle-tops/) - Bottle Tops have brought so many wonderful and creative ideas to my kids play times. I am amazed that they still manage to find new ideas for using them! I thought I would share some of these creative ideas that may be transferred into your child’s play.
- [Creative Play - Mini Cupcakes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/14/make-create-mini-cupcakes/) - Mini cupcakes are a simple, colourful and creative craft activity for kids! There are so many fun games and imaginative play times to be had with them.
- [Paper Mache Spring Tree](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/22/paper-mache-spring-tree/) - Spring activities for kids - making a Paper Mache Spring Tree with recycled cardboard rolls and newspaper.
- [Sand Paper Alphabet](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/04/sand-paper-alphabet/) - Sand Paper Alphabet is a great sensory activity for kids. It reminds of the Montessori Approach to learning where fine sand paper is used and cut into letter shapes. It is teaching the letter name and sounds in a multi-sensory way. Hearing the letter sound, seeing its representation in the form of a letter, and feeling the way it is written as the child feels the letter with their fingers.
- [Getting Active with Dice](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/09/getting-active-with-dice/) - A great game using dice to get little bodies moving. Free printable available to make your own.
- [Sensory Play with Jelly](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/16/sensory-play-with-jelly/) - Playing with Jelly is a sensory activity for toddlers, preschoolers and kinders to explore through their senses the many wonderful textures and qualities of jelly.
- [Water Balloons Sensory Play - Bath Time Fun!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/17/water-balloons-sensory-play-bath-time-fun/) - Why sensory play? Sensory play encourages children to manipulate and mold materials, building up their fine motor skills and coordination. Sensory play uses all 5 senses, but the sense of touch is often the most frequent. Toddlers and children process information through our five senses. They learning through exploring these.
- [Sensory Alphabet Hunt](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/04/sensory-alphabet-hunt/) - Making learning your alphabet fun by searching for alphabet letters in a sensory tub with strawberry scented and pink coloured rice. This sensory play activity is a great game to motivate kids to learn their alphabet.
- [4th Birthday Party Ideas - Strawberry Theme Birthday](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/08/4th-birthday-party-ideas-strawberry-theme-birthday/) - My now four year old celebrated her birthday recently with a strawberry theme party. A bit of strawberry shortcake and a whole lot of STRAWBERRIES! It was a lot of fun planning, making, creating and most importantly celebrating!
- [Blackberry Finger Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/18/blackberry-finger-painting/) - Blackberry theme activities - blackberry finger painting. Using black and purple paint on the ends of our finigers to make blackberry shapes.
- [Rice Rainbows in a Cup](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/31/rice-rainbows-in-a-cup/) - Making rice rainbows in a cup. Layering the different coloured rice in a clear plastic cup to mimic that of a rainbow.
- [Valentine's Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/05/valentines-play-dough/) - Strawberry Scented Valentine's Play Dough smells sweet just like strawberries and fits perfectly with the Valentine's theme. With heart shaped sprinkles and cookie cutters, this play dough activity makes a fun Valentine's Day sensory activity.
- [Heart Bubble Wrap Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/08/heart-bubble-wrap-painting/) - Bubble wrap painting with heart shapes for Valentine’s Day. Kids never get bored with bubble wrap, there is so much fun to be had and so much to explore with it.
- [Pasta Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/19/pasta-play-dough/) - Through moulding and manipulating play dough and pasta together is a great play opportunity for kids to experiment with the materials in an unstructured activity.
- [Sorting Buttons](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/01/sorting-buttons/) - You will need a muffin tray and an assortment of coloured buttons. You can pick up large jars of buttons from some second hand stores or you can alternatively use coloured pompoms for this activity. Sorting the buttons according to colour into the different sections of the muffin tray. There are so many kinds of buttons
- [Painting with Homemade Number Stamps](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/10/painting-with-homemade-number-stamps/) - Make learning numbers fun with these Homemade Number Stamps. Kids will love making number paintings with them. They are super easy make using bottle tops.
- [Number Tree Display](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/17/number-tree-display/) - Making a Number Tree Display - a fun display of coloured numbers on a paper mache tree to add to our environmental print in our home! The importance of environmental print for learning
- [Pipe Cleaner Maze](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/08/pipe-cleaner-maze/) - Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers - Using pipe cleaners, threading beads (or pasta) and styrofoam to create Pipe Cleaner Mazes
- [Rainbow Salt Tray](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/05/rainbow-salt-tray/) - Rainbow Salt Tray is a fun and inviting pre-writing activity. Draw pictures, create patterns and practise writing your name with this simple to make Rainbow Salt Tray.
- [Tin Can Music Makers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/08/02/tin-can-music-makers/) - Making HOmemade Musical Instruments - Tin Can Music Makers. A fun and simple activity to do with the kids to pormote fun, learning and creative play
- [Rainbow Activities for Toddlers & Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/09/20/rainbow-activities-for-toddlers-kids/) - A list of rainbow activities and learning experiences for toddlers and kids. Rainbow crafts, sensory play, fine motor actvities and so much more with rainbows!
- [Back Yard Water Park](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/01/back-yard-water-park/) - Lots of fun water play ideas for setting up a back yard water park. Ideas to inspire you to create your own at home!
- [Animal Rice Art – It’s Colourful magic!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/20/animal-rice-art-its-colourful-magic/) - Children love to touch, they love to play and they especially love magic. This activity extends on one of the activities created here at Learning 4 Kids. It doesn’t take much to prepare but can give your children hours of magical fun (while they learn)!
- [Information about Easel Play Prompts](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/06/information-about-easel-play-prompts/) - You will find information about what an easel play prompt is, why we should encourage easel play opportunities and the importance learning that happens with these Easel Play Prompts
- ['R' is for Rain & Making a Rain Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/19/r-is-for-rain-making-a-rain-craft/) - Alphabet Letter 'R' Craft Activity for kids - R is for Rain and Making a Rain Craft. sing a long to Rain is Falling Down and encourage language development
- [Alphabet Bingo in a Bottle](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/11/24/alphabet-bingo-in-a-bottle/) - Alphabet games for kids and toddlers. Free printable alphabet bingo game board.
- [Make Your Own Salt Dough Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/01/19/make-your-own-salt-dough-rainbow/) - Salt Dough Activities for Kids - involving children in the cooking and making their very Salt Dough Rainbow
- [Absorption Activity – Rainbow Roses](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/02/23/absorption-activity-rainbow-roses/) - Placing white roses or celery into coloured water is a great science activity to demonstrate absorption. Children will be amazed and excited to see the changes developing in the petals of the flowers. It is a great learning opportunity to explore the concept of absorption, promote scientific thinking skills such as predicting, observations, reasoning and so much more!
- [Numbers & Counting Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/23/numbers-counting-activity/) - This Numbers and Counting Activity is a opportunity for children to play and learn with numbers. The activity involves children counting out the value for each number and placing ‘how many’ pop sticks into the cardboard roll with that number. Such as Number 1 = 1 pop stick, Number 2= 2 pop sticks and so on.
- [DIY Number Puzzles](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/03/diy-number-puzzles/) - These Homemade Number Puzzles are an hands-on and interactive activity that promotes the learning of number recognition, counting and the value of ‘how many’ each number is.
- [Floating and Sinking Science Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/15/floating-and-sinking-science-activity/) -  Floating and sinking is a fun science concept for children to explore. Setting up a Floating and Sinking Learning Tray will invite them to play, experiment and explore how and why different objects float and sink when placed into water.
- [Learning to Count Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/10/learning-to-count-activity/) - Elmer’s First Counting Book by David McKee is a fabulous book to introduce counting to young children and toddlers.
- [Number Activity - Sorting Number Stickers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/15/number-activity-sorting-number-stickers/) - Sorting Number stickers is a great activity for children to recognise numbers and their names.
- [Alphabet Activities - Letter ‘B’ Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/19/alphabet-activities-letter-b-activities/) - The aim of these LETTER b ACTIVITIES IS TO expose children to the letter Bb, identify what the letter Bb looks like and what sound it makes.
- [Coconut Play Dough & Wooden Buttons](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/07/28/coconut-play-dough-wooden-buttons/) - Coconut Play dough Invitation to learn. It is a great activity for kids to explore their creativity and imagination as they create freely using simple props in an open-ended and unstructured way.
- [Light Table Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/07/31/light-table-activities/) - Light Tables or Light Panels are a fabulous learning tool and enhance sensory play opportunities. The activities and learning experiences are endless encouraging fine motor development, pre-writing skills, hand-eye coordination, colour recognition and so much more!
- [Catch and Scoop Fine Motor Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/07/catch-scoop-fine-motor-activity/) - Catch and Scoop is a fun and engaging activity that encourages fine motor development and scissor skills.
- [Play Ideas for Cloud Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/14/play-ideas-cloud-dough/) - There are numerous sensory play ideas and activities for playing with cloud dough and I hope to share more ideas here on Learning 4 Kids! We set up an open-ended invitation to play with Cloud Dough using simple items found around the house
- [Space Theme Play Dough Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/25/space-theme-play-dough-activity/) - This Space Theme Play Dough Activity opens the window of opportunity for learning and play in so many ways. It provides an invitation for children to explore their senses, creativity, imagination, mathematical concepts such as size and area and also develop their fine motor skills. We recently shared a new play dough recipe here in
- [Simple Aeroplane Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/30/simple-aeroplane-craft/) - These cardboard roll aeroplanes are so simple to make and the kids will continue to play with long after the creating part. This activity promotes creativity and imaginative play where kids will create pretend stories and games including the aeroplane. My girls later drew little smiling faces on the blue sticker dots for passengers looking
- [Spring Garden Sticky Easel](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/09/spring-garden-sticky-easel/) - We have been talking about seasons a lot in our house, particularly as the weather begins to warm up and the sun rising earlier each morning. Miss 4 and I have been playing in the garden and noticing all the changes and this motivated us to create a Spring Garden Sticky Easel. Using an easel
- [Summer Theme Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/04/summer-theme-play-dough/) - I absolutely adore the vibrant and bright colours of this jelly play dough. It is perfect for a Summer Theme Play Dough Invitation to play. The play dough is scented with lime, strawberry and pineapple and when combined create a fruity tropical summer fruit drink.
- [Small World Desert Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/07/small-world-desert-play/) - There is just so much to learn and discover about deserts, the climate, plant life, animal life and much more. To explore the desert and arouse interest in the early years we set up our very own Small World Desert.
- [Pillow Case Hoppers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/18/pillow-case-hoppers-2/) - Active play activity for kids, replacing replacing the hessian sacks with a pillow case……simple hours of fun!
- [Let's make a play dough cake!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/01/lets-make-a-play-dough-cake/) - There are sveral play dough play ideas for kids, making a play dough cake is one of them
- [Making a Pipe Cleaner Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/10/rainbow-theme-creating-a-pipe-cleaner-rainbow/) - A gorgeous little craft activity to create a rainbow! You will need pipe cleaners, cotton wool balls, a clean meat tray and some play dough.
- [Frooty Loopy Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/16/frooty-loopy-rainbow/) - All the colours of the rainbow in a box of breakfast cereal. Kids will have so much fun creating a rainbow using Froot Loops while sneaking one or two in the mouth.
- [Imaginative Play - Bakers Shop](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/16/imaginative-play-bakers-shop/) - Imaginative play bakers shop was inspired by our mini cupcakes which we made previously. They make a brilliant prop to encourage the imaginary world in a bakers shop. Ideas for setting up a bakers shop.
- [Paper Plate Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/02/paper-plate-rainbow/) - A simple and fun activity to create your very own rainbow. We used a small paper plate with each colour of the rainbow streamer attached with sticky tape. My kids loved playing and dancing with them.
- [Name Collage](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/02/name-collage/) - Name Collage is a name activity is a colourful, fun and simple way to introduce you child to recognising their name and the letters the make up their name.
- [10 Mini Cupcakes in a Bakers Shop......](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/05/10-mini-cupcakes-in-a-bakers-shop/) - This is one of my favourite children’s songs, known as 10 Current Buns; I have altered the words Current Buns to Mini Cupcakes to fit in with our Mini cupcake props.
- [The Imaginary World with Felt](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/02/the-imaginary-world-with-felt/) - Felt is a sensory toy, brightly coloured, hands on playing, creative and great for storytelling. It brings so much imagination and learning to playtimes
- [Paint Me!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/06/paint-me/) - Paint Me is a cute and quirky activity that kids will enjoy making! I plan to use ours as keep sake to giggle at in years to come. It is a perfect snap shot of the size of your kids hands and feet to compare when the kids are older.
- [Counting Octopus](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/09/counting-octopus/) - Octopus Counting is a fun and creative way to introduce numers, learn to count, or for the older kids skip counting. Counting Octopus has a paper plate head and 8 wiggly streamer legs with numbers attached in sequence at the bottom.
- [A Fun Game for Building Fine Motor](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/28/a-fun-game-for-building-fine-motor/) - Using tongs and tweezers for a fine motor game to build strength and fine motor skills
- [Exploring Blackberries Using Our Five Senses](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/15/exploring-blackberries-using-our-five-senses/) - Exploring blackberries using our five senses after reading the story Mr McGee and the BLackberry Jam by Pamela Allen
- [Wet Washing Hanging on the Line](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/18/imaginative-play-wet-washing-hanging-on-the-line/) - Kids like to pretend! They like to pretend to be doctors, vets, check out operators but they most like to pretend to be a grown up. Wet washing is a great imaginative play opportunity for kids to pretend to be a grown up
- [Rainbow Rice Bags - Sensory Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/29/rainbow-rice-bags-sensory-play/) - Lots of fun - Bright, colourful, and no mess - sensory play with rainbow coloured rice in zip lock bags.
- [Rainbow Rice & Bottle Tops](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/01/rainbow-rice-bottle-tops/) - You will need the left over rice from the previous rainbow rice activities, bottle tops and a large container. We mixed the coloured rice together and place it in a large plastic clear container and added bottle tops to the play table. Straight into it – they love the feel and texture and can’t wait
- [Scented Rice Sensory Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/16/scented-rice-sensory-play/) - Sesnory play with strawberry scented coloured rice and sccops, funnels and other play equipment. Sensory play promotes many learning experiences
- [Homemade Street Traffic Theme Bath Sponges](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/01/homemade-street-traffic-theme-bath-sponges/) - Opening opportunities for learning in the bath with these homemade Street Traffic Bath Sponges. The bath tub is a great canvas for storytelling. Free printable to make your own.
- [Imaginative Play Vet Hospital](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/15/imaginative-play-vet-hospital/) - Ideas for setting up a pretend Vet Hospital in your home to encourage the kids to play imaginatively. There are numerous learning benefits of imaginative play!
- [Colourful Cellophane Sticky Art](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/27/colourful-cellophane-sticky-art/) - This is a simple craft activity to set up to help toddlers and kids learn their colours while having fun!
- [Learning Colours - RED](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/03/learning-colours-red/) - Activities, ideas for toddlers and kids for learning about colours. 10 activities for learning the colour red! Crafts, play dough, bath fun, discovery boxes and more.
- [Learning Colours - BLUE!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/10/learning-colours-blue/) - Come play with the colour blue - we have balloons, bubbles, bottle tops, paint, rice and so much more! Lots of fun blue colour activity ideas for toddlers and kids. Learning about the colour blue through play and fun!
- [Learning Colours - YELLOW](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/07/08/learning-colours-yellow/) - Come play with the colour yellow - we have water balloons, marble paintings, fine motor games with pompoms and a homemade music shaker! Lots of fun yellow colour activity ideas for toddlers and kids. Learning about the colour yellow through play and fun!
- [Play Dough & Buttons](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/08/05/play-dough-buttons/) - Play dough activities for kids and toddlers: An invitation to play with play dough and buttons.
- [Textured Painting with Nature's Paint Brushes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/08/28/textured-painting-with-natures-paint-brushes/) - Painting activities for kids - Using plants and twigs to make paint brushes and creating textured paintings on a large paper canvas fixed to a fence.
- [Learning Colours - GREEN](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/09/23/learning-colours-green/) - Come play with the colour green - Colour activities for kids and toddlers - rolling green cars in green paint, green tea party in the bath, hide & seek green sheep and green play dough.
- [DIY Bath Paint](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/07/diy-bath-paint/) - A guest post written by Kylie from Octavia and Vicky, sharing a fabulous recipe for DIY bath paints.
- [DIY Skittles & Games](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/05/diy-skittles-games/) - Games are so important for kids to play as they learn so many important skills. Make your own Homemade Skittles to play these Skittles Bowling and Hide & Seek Skittles SIMPLE and FUN and promotes LEARNING!
- [5 Green & Speckled Frogs Activity Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/10/10/5-green-speckled-frogs-activity-ideas/) - 5 Little Speckled Frogs or 5 Green Speckled Frogs has always been a favourite nursery rhyme of mine. The oral language and numeracy benefits are so important in the early years of development. Here are two activity ideas for your toddler or pre-schooler to play with this fabulous rhyme.
- [Sandy Beach Theme Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/18/sandy-beach-theme-play-dough/) - Sandy Beach Play Dough and other beach theme items is the perfect invitation to play for children as it will arouse their imagination and creativity. Sandy Beach Play Dough is wonderfully textured and imitates what beach sand looks like. Children can explore the sense of touch, experiment with the texture and make the most amazing creations.
- [Washing a Toy Baby](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/29/imaginative-play-washing-a-baby/) - Washing a toy baby Imaginative Play Experience. Watching and learning from this experience then practising, imitating and experimenting this through imaginary play.
- [Painting a Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/19/painting-a-rainbow/) - Getting out the paints and exploring the colours of the rainbow. It is a great rainbow theme activity for kids
- [Someones Hiding, Down in a Box, Until........](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/19/someones-hiding-down-in-a-box-until/) - Jack in the Box is a favourite game of my kids! All you need is a box! It involves singing the well-known nursery rhyme Jack in a Box and acting out the words on cue to the song. We use the box as a creative prop and make the acitivty fun!
- [Rainbow Collage](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/23/rainbow-collage/) - Rainbow theme acitvities for kids. Using a variety of craft materials to create a colourful rainbow.
- [Alphabet Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/29/alphabet-play-dough/) - We had so much fun playing with our Alphabet Play Dough! It is a fun activity to help kids learn their alphabet letters and build up their fine motor skills at the same time.
- [Teddy Bears Everywhere!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/20/teddy-bears-everywhere/) - Nursery rhymes also helps prepare children for future learning and teach them beginning pre-reading skills. Teddy Bears Everywhere is a fun nursery rhyme activity we can do with our kids to help promote this learning through play.
- [Play Dough Cupcakes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/10/23/play-dough-cupcakes/) - Great ideas for playing with play dough. Making play dough cupcakes using patty pans. Singing the popular nursery rhyme Pat-a-cake. Free Printable Lyrics to Pat-A-Cake.
- [What is Imaginative Play and How to Encourage it?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/30/what-is-imaginative-play-and-how-to-encourage-it/) - Imaginative play is essentially when children are role playing and are acting out various experiences they may have had. How to encourage imaginative play with young children?
- [Bath Time Bubble Fun!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/06/bath-time-bubble-fun/) - Lost in a world of bubbles! The joy that bubbles bring to children is amazing and they will play with them for as long as the bath water stays warm. Playing with bubbles with my 13 month old (at the time) reminded me about how the simplest things can bring so much fun. Children are so engaged in what is happening and there is so much learning happening when playing with bubbles.
- [Sensory Play with Sand](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/01/sensory-play-with-sand/) - Sand is a toy! The less a toy does the more a child will learn! Sand is such a great sensory toy for kids as they explore their sense of touch and play and discover the wonderful texture of sand! There are hours of fun and learning to be explored with sand as it promotes and encourages imaginative play!
- [Bottle Top & Bubbles Bath Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/15/bottle-top-bath-play/) - We have found another way of using our bottle tops – IN THE BATH! It is a simple unstructured and fun sensory play idea using water, bubbles and bottle tops. It was wonderful to see the creativity, imagination and fun happen just by adding bottle tops and bubble bath to the tub.
- [Sensory Play for Toddlers & Kids - Ice World](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/14/sensory-play-for-toddlers-kids-ice-world/) - Ice World is a sensory activity for toddlers and pre-school children involving playing with ice, water and sea theme props. Providing open-ended learning opportunities for children to explore and discover the world around them.
- [Colour Activity – Coloured Ice Boats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/20/colour-activity-coloured-ice-boats/) - Coloured Ice Boats is a fun sensory activity for children to explore colour. As the ice melt creates coloured water to mix and make new colours. It is also an opportunity to play imaginatively and creatively.
- [Round and Round the Garden](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/16/round-and-round-the-garden/) - .......tickle him under there! Click here to download and print lyrics: Printable Lyrics -Round and Round the Garden Activities to use with this song: Teddy Bears Everywhere!
- [Rock-a-Bye Your Bear](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/17/rock-a-bye-your-bear/) - Printable lyrics to Rock-a-by your bear and activity ideas for this song
- [Teddy Bear Teddy Bear](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/18/teddy-bear-teddy-bear/) - Teddy Bear Teddy Bear is a favourite children's nusery rhyme! Click to downlaod and print: Printable Lyrics -Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Activities to use this nursery ryhme: Teddy Bears Everywhere!
- [Star Wars Sight Word Sorting Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/21/star-wars-sight-word-sorting-mats/) - These sight word sorting mats have been made to used as an activity with the Star Wars Themed Sight Word Cards Click here to download and print: Star Wars Sight Word Sort Mats
- [Easter Sensory Box](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/26/easter-sensory-box/) - Easter Theme Activities for Kids. It is amazing how giving kids the most simplest of props/items can inspire and encourage their imagination and creativity.
- [Sensory Play with Fluffy Christmas Snow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/13/sensory-play-with-fluffy-christmas-snow/) - Making Fluffy Snow using soap flakes is a fun and messy sensory play activity. Kids will enjoy finding fun ways to explore the fluffy snow mixture; squishing, feeling and playing with it.
- [How to Make Gloop?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/02/how-to-make-gloop/) - Simple recipe to make gloop for sensory play exploration. Basic ingredients, cornflour, water and colouring.
- [Old Mac Donald Had a Farm Sensory Box](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/23/old-mac-donald-had-a-farm-sensory-box/) - Old Mac Donald had a Farm activity ideas for kids and toddlers. Old Mac Donald had a Farm Hide & Seek Sensory Tub.
- [Free Printable School Holiday Planner](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/07/03/free-printable-school-holiday-planner/) - Free Printable Holiday Planner to help organise and plan the upcoming shcool holidays. Also some fun school holidays activities for kids to do at home.
- [Rainy Day Activity - Indoor Camping](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/14/rainy-day-activity-indoor-camping/) - Ideas and tips for setting up your very own imaginative play indoor campsite for the kids. To beat the bordom of being stuck indoors with rainy day activities that promote fun and learning.
- [Why Puzzles are so Important for Kids Learning?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/21/why-are-puzzles-so-good-for-kids-learning/) - Puzzles are an important educational learning tool for young children as they provide many skills and mental learning benefits and opportunities. This post looks at these benefits more closely.
- [Printable Number Tracing Cards](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/16/printable-number-tracing-cards/) - A free printable that can be made into a booklet for kids to practise writing their numbers correctly.
- [Match the Dot Printable](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/06/01/match-the-dot-printable/) - Match the Dots Printables for Alphabet Letters, Numbers and Shapes is a great activity for fine motor development, control and concentration. It is also a great way to introduce children to learning letters, numbers and shapes. This activity involves placing tokens, gem stones, buttons or pompoms onto the circles inside the shape of the letters,
- [Information about Learning Trays](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/06/information-about-learning-trays/) - Here on Learning4kids we have a series of Learning Tray activities for toddlers/tots and kids, inspired by Montessori methods of early learning. Why learning Trays and what is a learning tray?
- [We're Going on a 'Teddy' Bear Hunt](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/09/were-going-on-a-teddy-bear-hunt/) - A literacy activity for kids and toddlers to promote oral language development. Bringing the book we're going on a bear hunt alive by re-creating the scenes for kids to move through and explore.
- [Sandy Beach Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/01/15/sandy-beach-play-dough-recipe/) - Sandy Beach Play Dough is a wonderfully textured play dough that imitates beach sand. It looks and feels like beach sand. Children will have hours of fun moulding, printing and shaping the play dough into sand castles and other beach themed creatures. 1 Cup Plain Flour 1 tbsp Oil 1 Cup Warm Water ½ Cup
- [Nutmeg Scented Autumn Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/04/nutmeg-scented-autumn-play-dough-recipe/) - Nutmeg Scented Autumn/Fall Play Dough is a beautiful spicy scented play dough recipe that brings together all the wonderful elements of autumn. The nutmeg, cinnamon, brown colouring and red and gold glitter have been added to celebrate the changing colours in leaves.
- [Christmas Sensory Play Table](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/21/christmas-sensory-play-table/) - Christmas is an exciting time; it is also a time when we pull out all our Christmas decorations. There are lots of great sensory toys to explore with Christmas decorations, so I set up a sensory play table using several Christmas decorative items.
- [Easter Sensory Play Table](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/07/easter-sensory-play-table/) - Early Childhood Easter Activities for kids: using pompom, plastic eggs and egg cartons for a easter sensory play table.
- [Homemade Edible Finger Paint](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/10/07/homemade-edible-finger-paint/) - Homemade Edible Finger Paint is perfect for babies aged 6-18 months , toddlers and children who are more likely to place paint covered fingers into their mouths. It is also a great paint for their ‘first’ painting experiences when you are unsure if bub is going to try and consume the paint. This Homemade Edible
- [I Can Sing a Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/05/lyrics-i-can-sing-a-rainbow/) - Download and print lyrics to I can sing a rainbow. Rainbow songs for kids.
- [Introducing Play Dough to Babies & Toddlers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/02/introducing-play-dough-babies-toddlers/) - I have always loved watching little chubby fingers squishing and squashing play dough. I am not really sure what it is that I adore so much but I think it has something to do with the educator in me….that is, I know how GOOD play dough is for young children. Educationally, play dough ticks all
- [All the Colours of the Rainbow](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/06/lyrics-all-the-colours-of-the-rainbow/) - Lyrics to All the Colours of the Rainbow Click the Link to download and print: Lyrics - All the Colours of the Rainbow
- [Make your own Underwater Zoo Aquarium](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/06/make-underwater-zoo-aquarium/) - Creating your own Underwater Zoo provides an opportunity to play and learn imaginatively. It is also a sensory activity that encourages creativity, oral language development and early classifying skills.
- [I'm a Little Tea Pot](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/10/im-a-little-tea-pot/) - Lyrics to I'm a Little Tea Pot Click here to download and print: Nursery Rhyme - I'm a Little Tea Pot
- [10 Little Candles](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/20/lyrics-10-little-candles/) - Lyrics to 10 Little Candles Click the link to download and print - Lyrics for 10 Little Candles
- [Pat-a-Cake](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/16/pat-a-cake/) - Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man....... Printable Lyrics to this nursery rhyme
- [Wet Washing Hanging on the Line](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/19/lyrics-wet-washing-hanging-on-the-line/) - Wet Washing Hanging on the Line printable Lyrics and activity ideas to use with this song
- [How to make a Foaming Monster?](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/24/how-to-make-a-foaming-monster/) - A guest post written by Debbie from Aspiring Mum and sharing a fabulous activity about How to make a foaming monster
- [Skeletons - PreSchool Science](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/31/skeletons-preschool-science/) - Skeletons - PreSchool Science some fabulous activities and ideas related to the topic of skeletons and bones.
- [Science Fun - Dancing Sultanas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/16/science-fun-dancing-sultanas/) - Dancing Sultanas is a super easy and fun science experiment for kids! It is so simple to set up and only requires basic materials.
- [Decorating Our Paper Mache Tree](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/07/decorating-our-paper-mache-tree/) - So much learning is happening, fine motor development with weaving and threading. They are also practising their problem solving skills, spatial awareness and exploring size. When a string on an ornament was too small, Miss 4 and 5 would search for another one that would be more suitable. The paper mache tree is at a
- [The Nursery Rhyme Box](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/26/the-nursery-rhyme-box/) - Nursery Rhyme Activities - a fun game to promote oral language development. A box filled with a number of props that will trigger a nursery rhyme song.
- [Our Play Room](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/15/our-play-room/) - A look inside our play room and ideas for creating a play space for your kids
- [Our Play Room](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/23/our-play-room-2/) - A place to share and find ideas on setting up a play area or play room for kids.
- [Our Play Room - More Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/11/our-play-room-more-ideas/) - Ideas for stting up and organising a play room or play area for kids to encourage many play opportunities.
- [Playroom Ideas 3](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/10/playroom-ideas-3/) - Breathing new life into neglected toys! Ideas for setting up and organising a play room or play area for kids to encourage many play opportunities.
- [Playroom Ideas 4 – Numbers Theme](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/22/playroom-ideas-4-numbers-theme/) - A fun Numbers Theme Playroom! Ideas for setting up and organising a play room or play area for kids to encourage many play opportunities.
- [Play Room Ideas 5](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/22/play-room-ideas-5/) - Ideas for setting up and organising a play room or play area for kids to encourage many play opportunities. Reading corner, imaginative play area, games and puzzles. Storage ideas.
- [Play Room Ideas 6](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/04/play-room-ideas-6/) - Ideas for setting up and organising a play room or play area for kids to encourage many play opportunities. Reading corner, imaginative play area, games and puzzles. Storage ideas.
- [Rainbow Books](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/14/rainbow-books/) - A couple of gorgeous books we have in our home library that fit perfectly into our rainbow theme.
- [Shape Toss - A Game for Learning Shapes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/30/shape-toss-a-game-for-learning-shapes/) - Shape activities for kids - Shape Toss is a fun way to introduce and play with shapes. It also gets children up and active while learning about shapes and also some very important Fundamental Movement Skills.
- [Sticky Easel – Match Sticks & Pompoms](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/29/sticky-easel-match-sticks-pompoms/) - Setting up an Invitation to play opportunity with match sticks and pompoms for your child to play freely using the sticky easel board allows them the freedom to discover, explore, create with no structure or end result.
- [Valentine's Day Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/08/valentines-day-play-dough-recipe/) - Valentine’s Day is often associated with hearts and the colour red symbolising love. To make things fun and keep it simple the Valentine‘s day play dough is bright red and has heart candy sprinkles kneaded through it to incorporate some of these symbols associated with this celebration.
- [Party Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/10/party-play-dough-recipe/) - Party Play Dough is a fun, bright and colourful play dough with 100s & 1000s sprinkles kneaded through it. I have named it Party Play Dough because I associate 100's & 1000's sprinkles and bright colours with parties. This would be a great play dough to have as an activity at a child's birthday party.
- [Strawberry Scented Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/11/strawberry-scented-play-dough-recipe/) - Strawberry Scented Play Dough is a basic playdough recipe with added strawberry essence and chocolate sprinkles to imitate that of real strawberries.
- [Blackberry Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/13/blackberry-play-dough-recipe/) - Blackberry Play Dough is a beautiful sweet scented and coloured play dough made to imitate blackberries. It is made using a mixture of crushed blackberries, blackberry jam and a basic play dough recipe.
- [Chocolate Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/28/chocolate-play-dough-recipe/) - This Chocolate Play Dough looks and smells just like the real thing! Great for Easter theme activities with the kids.
- [Orange Scented Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/06/orange-scented-play-dough/) - A super fun orange scented play dough which smells just like a real orange, adding the the sensory experience of playing with play dough. Free printable recipe.
- [Zesty Lemon Scented Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/20/zesty-lemon-scented-play-dough-recipe/) - This Zesty Lemon Scented Play Dough has a refreshing and zesty lemon scent which adds to the wonderful sensory experience of playing with play dough. This recipe was developed from a basic paly dough recipe with added lemon essence. It will provide hours of fun while tantalising the senses.
- [Green and Speckled Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/07/08/green-and-speckled-play-dough-recipe/) - The perfect play dough recipe to create activities using the nursery rhyme 5 Green and Speckled Frogs
- [Super Soft Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/01/23/super-soft-play-dough-recipe/) - Super Soft Play Dough is a quick and easy, no cook recipe. The play dough is incredibly soft and silky smooth and the conditioner adds a delightful smell to the sensory experience. Toddlers and children will have hours of fun with this play dough creating soft fluffy cloud creatures or using cookie cutters to make
- [No Cook Coconut Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/11/no-cook-coconut-play-dough-recipe/) - The Coconut Play Dough Recipe is a beautifully scented and textured play dough adding to the sensory experience when playing with play dough. It is a NO COOK play dough recipe which smells like coconut and is beautifully textured with shredded coconut. I have combined flour and cornflour with this recipe to provide the brilliant bright white colour and super soft texture to the play dough. Children will have hours of fun playing and moulding with this super soft play dough.
- [Space Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/10/space-play-dough-recipe/) - Space Play Dough is a recipe designed to create a type of play dough that imitates the space or the galaxy sky. It is a dark black colour mimicking the night sky and the gold glitter shimmers and resembles the sparkling stars in outer space.
- [Lavender Scented Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/08/27/lavender-scented-play-dough-recipe/) - Lavender Scented Play Dough Recipe creates lightly scented lavender play dough that stimulates the senses while creating and playing. It is a silky smooth play dough that is textured with finely chopped lavender leaves and flowers, heightening the lavender scent and sensory play experience. Lavender Scented Play Dough is a pale purple, lilac colour mimicking
- [Edible Play Dough Recipe for Babies](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/11/edible-play-dough-recipe-babies/) - This Edible Play Dough Recipe for Babies, is a great ‘first time’ play dough for babies and toddlers. It is super easy to make, contains no salt, is gluten free and is safe for babies, toddlers and older children who are more likely to place play dough into their mouths. Babies and toddlers are naturally curious
- [Summer Scented Jelly Play Dough Recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/11/30/summer-scented-jelly-play-dough-recipe/) - I absolutely love the vibrancy of the colours and scent of our Summer Scented Jelly Play Dough. Jelly Play Dough is a super easy to make by adding some jelly crystals to a basic play dough recipe creates a smooth, soft and creamy textured play dough. Depending on what flavour jelly you add to this recipe will depend on the colour and scent of the play dough. For this recipe we added Lime, Pineapple and Strawberry flavoured jelly, which created beautiful fruity tropical scent for our summer play dough theme.
- [Play Dough & Cardboard Tubes](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/22/play-dough-cardboard-tubes/) - Cardboard tubes are a great addition for playing with play dough. The creativity and imagination is endless with this invitation to play.
- [Chocolate Play Dough Easter Eggs](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/28/chocolate-play-dough-easter-eggs/) - Easter theme activities for kids: playing with chocolate play dough and easter chocolate moulds - making pretend easter eggs. Free printable chocolate play dough recipe
- [Other Chocolate Play Dough Activity Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/01/other-chocolate-play-dough-activity-ideas/) - More fun ideas - Making boxes of chocolate and chocolate muffins with our chocolate play dough.
- [Information about Our Play Dough Toolbox](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/06/information-about-our-play-dough-toolbox/) - A useful box of ideas for playing with play dough
- [Make a Play Dough Teddy Bear](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/27/make-a-play-dough-teddy-bear/) - Make a Play Dough Teddy Bear is an inviting activity for kids to explore their imagination and experiment with the tools provided and make some amazing creations. Roll, mould, press and create some fun characters with play dough and buttons using a teddy bear play dough mat. It is an open-ended invitation to play that
- [Sponge Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/21/sponge-painting/) - Using left over sponge pieces from a previous activity to create a new learning experience with paint.
- [Handprint Christmas Tree Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/30/handy-christmas-tree-craft/) - Handprint Christmas Tree - An adorable christmas craft made using your child's painted handprints.
- [Cardboard Rolls Painting Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/27/cardboard-rolls-painting-ideas/) - Painting with Cardboard Rolls is a great opportunity to explore textures, printing and patterns with paint. It is also provides as a sensory, creative and a self-expression experience.
- [Name Activity - Dot Painting](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/05/25/name-activity-dot-painting/) - Fun and simple ideas for learning names. Dot Painting Name Activity is a fun and simple way to introduce your child to recognising their name and the letters that make up their name.
- [Easter Felt Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/12/easter-felt-activities/) - Exploring early maths concepts with felt and decorating felt easter eggs with patterns. Plus DIY Felt Boards
- [Playing with Rainbow Pipe Cleaners](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/20/playing-with-rainbow-pipe-cleaners/) - So much fun exploring the colours of the rainbow with pipe cleaners, while singing the song: All the Colours of the Rainbow.
- [Father's Day Card with a Twist!](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/25/fathers-day-card-with-a-twist/) - A father’s day card that is sure to make him laugh! This is so much fun and exciting for kids where they get to create their Dad using a photo of his face and drawing his body.
- [Heart Flowers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/02/heart-flowers/) - Heart Flowers are a simple homemade craft heart shaped flowers to make for mother's day
- [Tissue Paper Window Collage](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/06/tissue-paper-window-collage/) - Tissue Paper Window Collage: experiment with shades of colour with tissue paper on clear contact placed on a window. When the sun shines through it shows the different shades of reds and pinks created by overlapping the tissue paper
- [Salt Dough Boats - At Home with Ali](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/17/salt-dough-boats-at-home-with-ali/) - Today I am very excited to share a guest post with you, Ali from At Home with Ali. Be sure to visit her fabulous blog for more great ideas and activities for kids! Hi, I'm Ali and I am thrilled to be guest posting at Learning 4 kids today. My daughters and I play with play dough regularly
- [Getting Organised – Art & Craft Supplies](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/22/getting-organised-art-craft-supplies/) - Some inexpensive and simple ideas to organise and store all those art and craft supplies. Win a free craft pack to help get you started!
- [Father's Day Gift Ideas & Crafts](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/09/03/fathers-day-gift-ideas-crafts/) - Here in Australia we are leading up to Father’s Day this Sunday. In past we have made several crafts and homeamde gifts and have written about some of them here on Learning 4 Kids. I refreshed these activities and collated them here into this one post. I hope you are able to find something useful
- [Pompom Easter Chicks](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/09/pompom-easter-chicks/) - A simple easter craft activity for kids using pompoms, bottle tops and feathers. It is also a great toy for imaginative play.
- [Alphabet Play Dough Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/23/alphabet-play-dough-mats/) - Alphabet Play Dough Mats are a fun activity for kids to help learn their alphabet letters and build up their fine motor skills at the same time. Click to download and print: Printable Play Dough Letter Mats - Modern Cursive Font Activities to use the Alphabet Play Dough Mats: Alphabet Play Dough
- [Pipe Cleaner and Bead Christmas Tree](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/04/pipe-cleaner-and-bead-christmas-tree/) - The Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree is a cute and simple Christmas craft and decoration to make with the kids.
- [Paper Plate Easter Bunny Masks](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/21/paper-plate-easter-bunny-masks/) - Simple easter craft activity for kids - making a paper plate easter bunny mask which can be used to promote imaginative play.
- [Dancing Santa Christmas Craft](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/10/dancing-santa-christmas-craft/) - Here is a fun and simple craft activity for the kids to try this Christmas. Create a fun Dancing Santa using paper plates, spilt pins and cotton wool. Free printable dancing santa parts for you to download and print!
- [Pasta Easter Egg Hanging Decorations](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/19/pasta-easter-egg-hanging-decorations/) - Easter crafts for kids - making and decorating paper easter eggs with colourful pasta. Free Printable with this activity!
- [Colourful Pattern Easter Eggs](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/05/colourful-pattern-easter-eggs/) - Simple Easter Crafts for kids - making Colourful Pattern Easter Eggs using cut up squares of coloured paper.
- [Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/07/glow-in-the-dark-easter-egg-hunt/) - Fun Easter Activities for kids: No chocolate was involved here just lots of fun finding glowing eggs in the dark!
- [Shortbread Christmas Cookies](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/27/shortbread-christmas-cookies/) - Christmas cookies are always a treat at Christmas time and they are super easy for kids to make. Free downable recipe. Benefits of cooking with kids
- [Newspaper Christmas Crackers & Gift Wrap](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/28/newspaper-christmas-crackers-gift-wrap/) - Have you ever thought about re-using newspaper to make Christmas crackers? Christmas crackers are a wonderful way to decorate the table at Christmas time. Here is a simple, yet effective and stylish way to bring colour and theme to your table this Christmas. I love the way that the newspaper is very original and different!
- [Christmas Dance Streamers](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/30/christmas-dance-streamers/) - Christmas Dance Streamers will bring hours of fun for the kids to play with as they bop and groove to their favourite Christmas songs and carols.
- [My Favourite Christmas Books 2011](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/06/my-favourite-christmas-books-2011/) - Every Christmas I try to add to our collection of Christmas books. Reading and sharing a Christmas story is such a fun way to add to the excitement and build up to christmas day. I thought I would share with you one of my favourite Christmas books from last year and the new favourite for this Christmas.
- [Christmas Play Dough Snowman](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/12/christmas-play-dough-snowman/) - This Christmas activity involves making white glitter play dough, to mimic that of snow. Kids will have so much fun moulding their snowman into shape and bringing it to life with buttons and other creative materials.
- [Teacher Gift Idea - Kit Kat Santa](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/14/teacher-gift-idea-kit-kat-santa/) - A Kit Kat Santa is a super cute and easy gift idea for the kids to make for their teachers. I have always valued and liked the idea of giving a gift that is homemade and that the kids are involved in.
- [Cellophane Snow Flake Decoration](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/18/cellophane-snow-flake-decoration/) - Cellophance Snowflake Window Decorations are so easy to make and are a great way to decorate the windows at christmas. They look fabulous on windows with the sun shining through.
- [Cellophane Christmas Tree Window Decoration](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/18/cellophane-christmas-tree-window-decoration/) - These Cellophane Christmas Trees look fabulous on windows with the sun shining through. They are simple to make and are a great way of decorating the windows this christmas.
- [Gingerbread Man Cookies](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/18/gingerbread-man-cookies/) - Simple gingerbread man cookie recipes with green and red smarties for buttons added to make them more christmasy.
- [Christmas Paper Chains](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/20/christmas-paper-chains/) - Making paper chains for chirstmas using red and green paper with sponge rollers. A simple and fun christmas craft activity for kids.
- [Christmas Collage Placemat](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/19/christmas-collage-placemat/) - Create a wonderful place to put Santa's cup of milk and cookie on Christmas Eve with a fun, simple and colourful Christmas Collage Placemat.
- [Recycled Christmas Card Garland](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/25/recycled-christmas-card-garland/) - A Recycled Christmas Card Garland is an easy, inexpensive and creative way to bring the colours of Christmas and fun into your home this Christmas.
- [FREE Christmas Activities eBook](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/27/free-christmas-activities-ebook/) - 35 pages of Christmas craft ideas, recipes and printable pages for the kids
- [My Favourite - The Terrible Plop](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/23/my-favourite-the-terrible-plop/)
- [My Favourite: Annie's Chair](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/11/my-favourite-annies-chair/) - Annie’s Chair by Deborah Niland. When I am looking for new books to read with my kids, I try to find one that is relevant to their lives, something that they can relate to or may be interested in. I also like a book that teaches my kids about something morally; Annie’s Chair is a great book to learning about the concept of sharing.
- [Active Dice Game](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/22/active-dice-game/) - Click here to downlaod and print: Printable Dice Game
- [Printable Alphabet Letters](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/08/22/printable-alphabet-letters/) - Printable alphabet letters for games and activities such as treasure hunt.
- [Printable Sight Word Cards - Apple Theme](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/21/printable-sight-word-cards-apple-theme/) - Sight word games and activities for kids. Print and download your own set of sight words for learning.
- [Star Wars Theme Sight Word Cards](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/22/star-wars-theme-sight-word-cards/) - Trying to make learning your sight words more fun. This is a set of flash cards I made with Star Wars fans in mind. To make these cards more fun, print them onto coloured paper. The download also includes some sorting cards for playing games. Sorting the sight words into groups according the the number of letters the word contains orwhat the letter the sight word begins with or ends in.
- [Printable Letter Blends Puzzle](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/13/printable-letter-blends-puzzle/) - The Printable Letter Blends Puzzle is a hands on activity to reinforce or revise the learning of some letter blends. It is a fun activity that encourages kids to listen to the sounds in words and match them with the correct picture.
- [Apple Sight Word Activity with Paper Mache Tree](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/02/13/apple-sight-word-activity-with-paper-mache-tree/) - We have found a new and fun way to use our paper mache tree – to help learn our sight words! It is such a motivating and interactive way to play and learn with sight words. The paper mache tree then acts as a display and reference for kids to utilise for weeks to come.
- [Rest Time - A Break in the Day to Recharge](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/09/07/rest-time-a-break-in-the-day-to-recharge/) - Rest time is important for growing brains to take a moment to recover from the first part of the day’s activities. It also provides physical rest, time to emotionally unwind and recharges their batteries ready to cope and deal with the rest of the afternoon.
- [My Favourite: Rainstick Tower](https://www.learning4kids.net/2011/11/08/my-favourite-rainstick-tower/) - It has been a while since I shared a favourite toy or book here on learning4kids. With the upcoming eBook which will be released on Wednesday 16th November, it has had me consumed for sometime. With this ready to be released I found some time to share with you one of our favourite toys - a Rainstick
- [Fisher Price Apptivity Case Review](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/10/fisher-price-apptivity-case-review/) - The Fisher Price Apptivity Case is simply a rubberised durable cover that protects your iPhone or iPod.
- [Bright Star Kids School Labels Value Kit Review](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/01/12/bright-star-kids-school-labels-value-kit-review/) - Name Labels: http://www.brightstarkids.com.au/Name-Labels.aspx?s4 School Labels: http://www.brightstarkids.com.au/School-Labels-Value-Kit.aspx?p78 Iron On Clothing Labels: http://www.brightstarkids.com.au/Iron-On-Clothing-Labels.aspx?s20
- [PetraLingua - Online Languages for Children](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/05/petralingua-online-languages-for-children/) - Specially designed multimedia online language lessons for kids age 3 – 10 years. The courses are designed to teach the basics of English, German, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese!
- [Qtoys Cuisenaire Learning Rods Review](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/11/qtoys-cuisenaire-learning-rods-review/) - As a Primary School Teacher I value toys that are educational and offer a large range of hands-on learning opportunities that promote critical thinking, problem solving and creativity, and most importantly will be fun! Cuisenaire
- [Denim Baby Playon Crayon Review & Giveaway](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/18/denim-baby-playon-crayon-review-giveaway/) - Playon Crayon - Non-toxic, fun, bright and stackable crayon for kids. Great gift idea and 1st crayon for kids.
- [My Favourite: QToys Pretend Felt Food](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/03/26/my-favourite-qtoys-pretend-felt-food/) - I love all things felt and felt toys would have to be one of my most favourite toys for kids. QToys have got the most gorgeous felt food for imaginative play.
- [Make your own Bottle Top Money](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/04/29/make-your-own-bottle-top-money/) - Kids love to play with pretend money and it is a great prop to encourage imaginative play. Making your own money is so simple with this free printable!
- [Fisher Price Puppy Playhouse & Puppy Learning Car Review](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/07/fisher-price-puppy-playhouse-puppy-learning-car-review-plus-giveaway/) - Fisher Price are giving away 1 Puppy Playhouse and Puppy Learning Car. Follow the link to enter for your chance to win these awesome educational toys!
- [Fisher Price Discover n’ Grow Soother Review- Plus Giveaway](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/06/21/fisher-price-discover-n-grow-soother-review-plus-giveaway/) - Fisher Price Discover n’ Grow Soother is a gorgeous penguin projector that plays soothing music and nature sounds while projecting images onto the wall and ceiling. Great giveaway!
- [Bright Star Kids Birdhouse Wall Stickers Review & Giveaway](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/09/12/bright-star-kids-birdhouse-wall-stickers-review-giveaway/) - Create a special place for your kids with the Bright Star Kids Birdhouse Wall Stickers. A gorgeous quality fabric wall sticker that leave no residue and can be re-used!
- [Press Pause & Follow Their Lead](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/01/guest-post-press-pause-follow-their-lead/) - A guest post written by Stephanie from Boy Mama Teacher Mama about pressing the pause button and following your kids lead with Water and Colour Play
- [Dettol Hand Sanitiser](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/02/dettol-hand-sanitiser/) - This post is sponsored by Nuffnang, for full details, click here - this competition has now closed. WHAT’S IN MY NAPPY BAG? With three children and one still in nappies I have found that
- [Fine Motor In-Hand Manipulation](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/07/guest-post-fine-motor-in-hand-manipulation/) - A guest post written by Kate from Ponderings, Possiblities and Provocations sharing a great activity to for developing In-Hand Manipulation.
- [PAINTED FINGER PEOPLE PUPPETS](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/10/10/guest-post-painted-finger-people-puppets/) - A guest post written by Jackie from My Little Bookcase sharing a fabulous activity about painted finger puppets. Come joins for a games of finger puppet soccar or a finger puppet onstacle course.
- [You & Baby Christmas Gift Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/11/28/you-baby-christmas-gift-ideas/) - $1000 Shopping Spree Giveaway and 20% off for Learning4kids readers. Head over to You and Baby online shop now for some great gift ideas for Mum and Baby!
- [Play Longer this Summer with Mortein NaturGard Outdoor Insect Control System](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/10/play-longer-this-summer-with-mortein-naturgard-outdoor-insect-control-system/) - Win a Mortein NaturGard Outdoor Insect Control System with plant based active ingredients so your family can play longer this summer.
- [FISHER PRICE – STAND UP BALLCANO REVIEW & GIVEAWAY](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/12/fisher-price-stand-up-ballcano-review-giveaway/) - WIN a Fisher Price Stand Up Ballcano Toy for your kids to play with! It is a fun interactive toy with erupting balls to chase and collect. Cick here to enter
- [My Favourite Activities from 2012](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/22/my-favourite-activities-from-2012/) - As I will be taking a short break over Christmas and the New Year holidays, I thought I would share some of my favourite activity posts from over the year. This was not an easy task as there are over 240 activities for choose from!!
- ['Thumbs Up' for Variety Children's Charity](https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/29/thumbs-up-for-variety-childrens-charity/) - This post is sponsored by Nuffnang One of our strongest values here on Learning4kids is improving the lives of children through education. As a Mum and a Teacher, this is something that I
- [Learning4kids and 2013](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/01/06/learning4kids-and-2013/) - We have an exciting year ahead with new series such as Learning Trays, Organising Art and Craft Supplies, Easel Play Prompts and our Play Dough Toolbox.
- [A Box Jam Packed Full of Fun and Learning](https://www.learning4kids.net/2013/05/21/a-box-jam-packed-full-of-fun-and-learning/) - This is a sponsored post. The Spielgaben Kits come with 4 User Guides to help you get the most from the Spielgaben sets. These user guides are AMAZING, the information provided and activity ideas are so easy to follow and the best part is that there are photos and explanatory notes too. The original inventor of
- [Benefits of a Backyard Family Grampout](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/11/benefits-of-a-backyard-family-grampout/) - What are the benefits of camping with family? No technology, making memories, valuable family time and opportunities to learn with the natural environment.
- [Nature Based Activities for Family Grampouts](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/03/17/nature-based-activities-for-family-grampouts/) - While we were taking part in our very first backyard Grampout we explored some of the natural materials around us and came up with a few outdoor, nature-based activities. You may like to try some of these when you have your first Gramping experience.
- [Learning Benefits of Tablets](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/13/learning-benefits-of-tablets/) - Sponsored by Samsung and Nuffnang I believe that tablets have a place in development and learning in schools and in the home environment. I believe it has opened a huge window of opportunity in children’s education. Like with anything though, moderation is important and there is nothing better than real life hands-on learning opportunities for
- [Children's Learning and Technology](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/21/childrens-learning-and-technology/) - Essentially we all know that children learn differently, in their own way and at their own pace. Children learn best through following their interests and what has meaning for them and seek out stimulus best suited to their style of learning. As educators and parents we need to find ways that motivate our children to
- [Busy Basket of Activities for Road Trips](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/07/01/busy-basket-of-activities-for-road-trips/) - ‘Busy Baskets’ full of activities for kids to do on family road trips is a great way to entertain.
- [ABC Reading Eggs: Read-to-Cure Challenge](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/07/29/abc-reading-eggs-read-cure-challenge/) - ABC Reading Eggs is proudly supporting the Children’s Cancer Institute in its second annual Read-to-Cure Challenge to get kids excited about reading for a worthy cause. The nationwide event will see children completing as many books and reading lessons from the ABC Reading Eggs program as possible.
- [Play and Learn with Disney Junior Characters](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/09/18/play-learn-disney-junior-characters/) - This is a sponsored post by Nuffnang and Disney Junior Sofia the First, Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Doc McStuffins are magical and popular Disney Junior characters that bring heart-warming and positive values stories into the homes of young children. We have 3 little fans in our house that absolutely adore and enjoy
- [Spot Rooby Roo the Kangaroo Giveaway](https://www.learning4kids.net/2014/12/09/spot-rooby-roo-kangaroo-giveaway/) - We are heading home on Wednesday and I thought I would share with you some photos of the magical hotel I have called home for the last 6 days during my trip to Dubai. To make this post a little more fun I thought we could play a game and have a giveaway

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- [Mother's Day Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/mothers-day-activities/)
- [My Favourite Books](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/my-favourite-books/)
- [Father's Day Theme](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/fathers-day-theme/)
- [Nursery Rhyme Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/nursery-rhyme-activities/)
- [Play Dough Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/play-dough-activities/)
- [Shapes Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/shapes-activities/)
- [Pipe Cleaner Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/pipe-cleaner-activities/)
- [Mini Cupcakes](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/mini-cupcakes/)
- [Numeracy Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/numeracy-activities/)
- [Cupcake Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cupcake-activities/)
- [Pompom Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/pompom-activities/)
- [Christmas Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/christmas-activities/)
- [Reading](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/reading/)
- [Printable Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/printable-activities/)
- [Sight Word Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/sight-word-activities/)
- [Teddy Bear Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/teddy-bear-activities/)
- [Star Wars Theme Sight Word Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/star-wars-theme-sight-word-activities/)
- [Felt Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/felt-activities/)
- [Cooking Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cooking-activities/)
- [Play dough recipe](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/play-dough-recipe/)
- [Other Musical Instruments](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/other-musical-instruments/)
- [Reviews](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/reviews/)
- [Cardboard Roll Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cardboard-roll-activities/)
- [Blackberry Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/blackberry-activities/)
- [Play Room Ideas for Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/play-room-ideas-for-kids/)
- [Rainbow Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/rainbow-activities/)
- [Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/play-dough/)
- [Bottle Top Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/bottle-top-activities/)
- [Valentine's Day Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/valentines-day-activities/)
- [Button Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/button-activities/)
- [Puzzles](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/puzzles/)
- [Jelly Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/jelly-play/)
- [Autumn Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/autumn-theme-activities/)
- [Easter Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/easter-activities/)
- [Easter Crafts](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/easter-crafts/)
- [Water Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/water-play/)
- [Gift Ideas for Teachers](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/gift-ideas-for-teachers/)
- [Bottle Tops; Play Dough Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/bottle-tops-play-dough-activities/)
- [Messy Play Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/messy-play-ideas/)
- [Ice Cream Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/ice-cream-activities/)
- [Rainy Day Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/rainy-day-activities/)
- [School Holidays Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/school-holidays-activities/)
- [halloween theme](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/halloween-theme/)
- [Activities with Books](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-books/)
- [Guest Post](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/guest-post/)
- [Addition and Subtraction](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/addition-and-subtraction/)
- [Spring Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/spring-activities/)
- [Salt Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/salt-dough/)
- [Winter Crafts & Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/winter-crafts-activities/)
- [Summer Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/summer-activities/)
- [5 Little Speckled Frogs](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/5-little-speckled-frogs/)
- [Beach Theme Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/beach-theme-activities/)
- [Water Beads](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/water-beads/)
- [Light Table Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/light-table-activities/)
- [Floating and Sinking](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/floating-and-sinking/)
- [Absorption](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/absorption/)
- [Measurement Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/measurement-activities/)
- [Counting Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/counting-activities/)
- [Free Printable](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/free-printable/)
- [A to Z Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/a-to-z-activities/)
- [Sponsored](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/sponsored/)
- [Subitising Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/subitising-activities/)
- [Mirrors](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/mirrors/)
- [Seasons](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/seasons/)
- [Bubble Wrap](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/bubble-wrap/)
- [Cardboard Rolls Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cardboard-rolls-activities/)
- [Cooking with Kids](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cooking-with-kids/)
- [Rice Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/rice-activities/)
- [Five Senses](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/five-senses/)
- [Cloud Dough Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cloud-dough-activities/)
- [Peg Board Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/peg-board-activities/)
- [Space Theme Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/space-theme-activities/)
- [Dinosaur Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/dinosaur-activities/)
- [Busy Bag Activity Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/busy-bag-activity-ideas/)
- [Dubai](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/dubai/)
- [Activities Using Pegs](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-using-pegs/)
- [Lunch Box Ideas](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/lunch-box-ideas/)
- [The Five Senses](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/the-five-senses/)
- [Numbers 1 - 10](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/numbers-1-10/)
- [Science Experiments](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/science-experiments/)
- [Activities with Pipe Cleaners](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-pipe-cleaners/)
- [Flower Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/flower-activities/)
- [Paper Plate Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/paper-plate-activities/)
- [Activities with Ice](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-ice/)
- [Activities with Shaving Cream](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-shaving-cream/)
- [Activities with Eye Droppers](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-eye-droppers/)
- [Sensory Bins](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/sensory-bins/)
- [Threading Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/threading-activities/)
- [Activities with Dice](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-dice/)
- [Cloud Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cloud-activities/)
- [Play Dough Mats](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/play-dough-mats/)
- [Letter C Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-c-activities/)
- [Letter T Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-t-activities/)
- [Letter N Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-n-activities/)
- [Letter I Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-i-activities/)
- [Letter P Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-p-activities/)
- [Letter B Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-b-activities/)
- [Letter A Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-a-activities/)
- [Letter D Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-d-activities/)
- [Letter R Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-r-activities/)
- [Writing Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/writing-activities/)
- [The Rainbow Fish Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/the-rainbow-fish-activities/)
- [Letter F Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-f-activities/)
- [Primary Colours](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/primary-colours/)
- [Letter Q Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-q-activities/)
- [Letter Z Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-z-activities/)
- [Activities with Squishy Bags](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-squishy-bags/)
- [Show and Tell Classroom](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/show-and-tell-classroom/)
- [Letter U Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-u-activities/)
- [Magnets](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/magnets/)
- [Letter V Activity](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letter-v-activity/)
- [Celebration Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/celebration-activities/)
- [Fireworks Theme Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/fireworks-theme-activities/)
- [New Year's Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/new-years-activities/)
- [Activities with Balloons](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-balloons/)
- [Cardboard Box Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cardboard-box-activities/)
- [Activities with Glass Gems](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-glass-gems/)
- [Transient Art](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/transient-art/)
- [Activities with Sand](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/activities-with-sand/)
- [CVC Words](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/cvc-words/)
- [Active Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/active-play/)
- [Bottle Tops](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/bottle-tops/)
- [anzac day](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/anzac-day/)
- [Letters and Sounds](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/letters-and-sounds/)
- [Phonics](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/phonics/)
- [Learning Centre](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/learning-centre/)
- [Numbers 1-20](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/numbers-1-20/)
- [Inquiry](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/inquiry/)
- [Investigations](https://www.learning4kids.net/tag/investigations/)

## Product categories

- [Light Table](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-category/light-table/)
- [Printables](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-category/printables/)
- [Christmas](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-category/christmas/)

## Product tags

- [Numbers](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/numbers/)
- [Subitising Resources](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/subitising-resources/)
- [Printable Products](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/printable-products/)
- [Standard Print](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/standard-print/)
- [Cursive Print](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/cursive-print/)
- [Number Printables](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/number-printables/)
- [Printable Packages](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/printable-packages/)
- [Alphabet Printables](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/alphabet-printables/)
- [Play Dough Printables](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/play-dough-printables/)
- [Measurement](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/measurement/)
- [Dot-to-Dot Printables](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/dot-to-dot-printables/)
- [Letters and Sounds](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/letters-and-sounds/)
- [Phonics](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/phonics/)
- [CVC Printables](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/cvc-printables/)
- [Colour Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/colour-activities/)
- [Fine Motor Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/fine-motor-activities/)
- [Dice Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/dice-activities/)
- [Christmas](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/christmas/)
- [Numbers 1-20](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/numbers-1-20/)
- [Counting](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/counting/)
- [Light Table](https://www.learning4kids.net/product-tag/light-table/)

## Skills

- [Literacy](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/literacy/)
- [Numeracy](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/numeracy/)
- [Motor Skills](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/motor-skills/)
- [Alphabet](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/literacy/alphabet/)
- [Words](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/literacy/words/)
- [Reading](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/literacy/reading/)
- [Writing](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/literacy/writing/)
- [Rhymes](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/literacy/rhymes/)
- [Numbers](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/numeracy/numbers/)
- [Counting](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/numeracy/counting/)
- [Measuring](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/numeracy/measuring/)
- [Fine Motor](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/motor-skills/fine-motor/)
- [Gross Motor](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/motor-skills/gross-motor/)
- [Geometry](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_skills/numeracy/geometry/)

## Ages

- [1-2 Years](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_age/1-2-years/)
- [2-3 Years](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_age/2-3-years/)
- [3-4 Years](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_age/3-4-years/)
- [4-5 Years](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_age/4-5-years/)
- [Over 5 Years](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_age/over-5-years/)

## Play Ideas

- [Create](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/create/)
- [Explore](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/explore/)
- [Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/play/)
- [Celebrate](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/celebrate/)
- [Christmas](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/christmas/)
- [Easter](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/easter/)
- [Father's Day](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/fathers-day/)
- [Halloween](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/halloween/)
- [Holidays](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/holidays/)
- [Mother's Day](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/mothers-day/)
- [New Year](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/new-year/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/valentines-day/)
- [Balloons](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/balloons/)
- [Bottle Tops](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/bottle-tops/)
- [Buttons](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/buttons/)
- [Cardboard](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/cardboard/)
- [Colours](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/colours/)
- [Easel](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/easel/)
- [Felt](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/felt/)
- [Paint](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/paint/)
- [Paper Plates](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/paper-plates/)
- [Pegs](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/pegs/)
- [Pipe Cleaners](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/pipe-cleaners/)
- [Play Dough](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/play-dough/)
- [Pompoms](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/pompoms/)
- [Shapes](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/shapes/)
- [Threading](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/threading/)
- [Beach](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/beach/)
- [Clouds](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/clouds/)
- [Dinosaurs](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/dinosaurs/)
- [Flowers](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/flowers/)
- [Ice](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/ice/)
- [Learning Trays](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/learning-trays/)
- [Outdoor Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/outdoor-play/)
- [Rainbows](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/rainbows/)
- [Sand](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/sand/)
- [Science](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/science/)
- [Seasons](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/seasons/)
- [Senses](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/senses/)
- [Sensory Bins](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/sensory-bins/)
- [Space](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/space/)
- [Water](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/water/)
- [Active Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/active-play/)
- [Bath Time Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/bath-time-play/)
- [Book Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/book-activities/)
- [Busy Bags](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/busy-bags/)
- [Messy Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/messy-play/)
- [Music Activities](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/music-activities/)
- [Play Room and Toys](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/play-room-and-toys/)
- [Pretend and Imagine](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/pretend-and-imagine/)
- [Puzzles and Games](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/puzzles-and-games/)
- [Rainy Day Play](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/rainy-day-play/)
- [Food and Cooking](https://www.learning4kids.net/activity_ideas/food-and-cooking/)