The basic supplies you should have on hand every day for easy, low prep crafts and activities! I wanted to share with you all of the supplies I keep on hand in our craft and activity storage bins, so you can get a sense of what you might want to have as well! It’s a great idea to buy a… Read More
This Paper Towel Tie Dye Activity is an easy and fun idea for kids! If you’re ever painted on paper towels (because why not), you’ll know how lovely the colors blend together. And this paper towel activity makes beautiful tie dye designs! Little one’s will love creating their own designs, using different colors of markers and of course, using the spray… Read More
This Gardening Sensory Bin is a really fun one! It’s super easy to set up and you can literally use anything you have around the house! Sensory bins are great! My kids love them so much, they can play with one every day for an hour or longer. No kidding! It keeps them occupied and happy. And this Garden Sensory… Read More
This Recycled Ant Craft is the perfect recycled craft idea for kids. It’s easy, fun and great for both toddlers and preschoolers! Kids will love using an egg carton to create their own little insect. Pair this craft with this amazing The Life and Times of an Ant book for a fun educational activity. This book is amazing and super… Read More
This Play Foam recipe is simple and easy! It’s a wonderful base for any sensory bin. With an addition of a few fun fillers, you can turn an ordinary sensory play idea into an extraordinary one! WATCH THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL RELATED: The Best Play-dough Recipe Moon Sand Dyed Rice Oobleck Recipe (taste safe) What is Play Foam? It is simply… Read More
With nice weather outside, there is so much to do! Explore the outdoors, pick up some rocks, take a look underneath and make new discoveries! We love the outdoors here at Toddler at Play, so we thought it would be a fun idea to compile a giant list of 100+ Outdoor Activities for Kids! Hope you enjoy it! And for… Read More
These Egg Carton Volcanoes are super easy to make and make a fun recycled idea for kids of all ages! Kids will love these exploding volcanoes! Perfect as a childs’ first experiment to see the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. Safe and exciting! Keep reading to see the simple tutorial, list of materials and instructions! RELATED: Fizzing Ice Cubes… Read More
This Handprint Carrot Craft is a fun Spring craft for toddlers and preschoolers! These carrots are a ton of fun to make because kids are painting their little hands and stamping them onto the cardstock to make the carrots greenery. My kids enjoyed this process for sure and yours will too! Check out the simple steps for creating this perfectly… Read More
Spring is here and what’s a better idea than to plant a few seeds with this Planting Seeds Activity! This activity is super easy to set up! You’ll need an egg carton and a few other supplies to make this activity happen. If you can do it outdoors, by all means, do! It will keep the messes to a minimum… Read More
This Button Number Match Activity is so simple and quick to make, you’ll have a fun educational activity set up for your little learner in no time. Because this is a recycled activity, you’re saving money, materials and actually upcycling something that is usually just thrown in the trash. You’ll need an egg carton, a variety of buttons and a… Read More
This Mother’s Day Heart Card Craft is the perfect activity for toddlers. These cards as super simple to make, following only a few steps, toddlers can make a beautiful Mother’s Day Card for their mommy’s. Little one’s will love to use the q-tip bundle to decorate this simple, Mother’s Day Card! Take a look below to follow the simple steps so… Read More
This Dandelion Lion Craft is a fun way to use up a piece of cardboard and make something beautiful using nature around us! Kids will love going on a hunt for dandelions and collecting them to make a bushy mane for their lions! The steps for this craft are super easy, making this craft appropriate for the little ones too! Kids… Read More
