Activities

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 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

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

It’s Springtime! And what’s a better way to celebrate than to read a book all about Spring! To welcome Spring with a bit of reading, we’ve compiled a list of 25 Books about Springtime! All of these are beautifully illustrated and will keep the child engaged, excited and ready to learn about this beautiful season. These Spring books will spark… Read More

If you have saved pouch lids at home, then this Pouch Lid Flower Activity is for you! And if you don’t, you’ll have a whole new reason to save them! Pouch lids are versatile and won’t cost you any effort to save. They’re colorful and fun! Use them in sensory play ideas, scooping bins and so much more, including this easy recycled… Read More

These Paper Roll Number Match Activity requires only a couple of materials plus a paper roll that anyone can find in their home! I love recycled crafts and activities and this activity is perfect. You’ll need a paper roll, dot stickers and a permanent marker. That’s it! About 5 minutes of effort and you’ve got a great educational activity for… Read More

This Dinosaur Oobleck Sensory Bin is an easy and entertaining sensory play idea for kids. Do your kids love toy dinosaurs? If they do, then they will love this ooey-gooey sensory play idea! It’s a great way to explore textures and spark their creativity and imagination. To make the Oobleck, you’ll need only a few basic kitchen staples, so don’t worry…this activity… Read More