A Place of Our Own: Activities Index

Activities Index

Activities found: 57

Crafts (16 results found)
Ball Painting Painting without brushes Skills: Critical Thinking, Physical & Motor Skills

Box Trains A few boxes are all you need to make a train set your kids will love. Skills: Critical Thinking, Physical & Motor Skills

Finger Painting Turn finger painting into a fun, learning activity for all the ages in your care Skills: Language & Literacy, Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

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Exercise (9 results found)
Activity Menu Find out how you can encourage your kids to be more physically active by using a menu. Skills: Physical & Motor Skills

Indoor Marching Game Discover how marching is a fun way to stay in shape, no matter the size of your living space. Skills: Health & Safety, Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

Karate and Obstacle Course How karate and obstacle courses can help get your preschooler moving. Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity, Social & Emotional Skills

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Games (10 results found)
Baby Boxes Discover how a simple handmade box can help your baby learn Skills: Language & Literacy, Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

Computer Readiness Tips on how to get your kids started on computers so they’ll enjoy them for the rest of their lives. Skills: Critical Thinking, Math & Numbers, Physical & Motor Skills

Games with Boxes Think out of the box with these inexpensive and easy-to-make games Skills: Critical Thinking, Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity, Social & Emotional Skills

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Music (3 results found)
Greg & Steve Perform Children’s music sensation, Greg & Steve, show us how music can be helpful in observation. Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

Homemade Kazoos How all kids can make music with homemade kazoos Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity, Social & Emotional Skills

Music with Recyclable Items How you can create a homemade marching band with ordinary recyclables Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity, Social & Emotional Skills

Outdoor (6 results found)
Ball Toss Game How you can make an old-fashioned ball toss with only a sheet, colored tape and some cardboard. Skills: Math & Numbers, Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

Bubble-Blowing Kit How something as fun and simple as blowing bubbles can create opportunities for teachable moments Skills: Language & Literacy, Physical & Motor Skills

Clean Mud Make something that your kids will find delightfully messy… without the dirt! Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

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Projects (7 results found)
Activities for Kids & Their Father Figures Discover some simple activities that can help build trust and bonding between children and the men in their lives. Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Social & Emotional Skills

Environment Makeover Learn innovative ways to rearrange your space. Skills: Health & Safety, Physical & Motor Skills

Pretend Car Wash Cleaning is no longer a chore with this fun sensory activity. Skills: Language & Literacy, Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity

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Recipes (2 results found)
Healthy Snacks Snacks don’t have to be fattening with these healthy choices Skills: Health & Safety, Language & Literacy, Physical & Motor Skills

Simple Recipes Easy, healthy and fun recipes for you and your child to make together. Skills: Math & Numbers, Physical & Motor Skills, Social & Emotional Skills

For Child Care providers (4 results found)
Baby Massage How baby massage can help improve your child’s health and development. Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Social & Emotional Skills

Homemade Blocks Find out how to make your own blocks using simple recyclables from home Skills: Physical & Motor Skills, Play & Creativity, Social & Emotional Skills

Potty Learning Techniques Discover how a few simple items can pave the way when your child is ready to leave diapers behind. Skills: Health & Safety, Physical & Motor Skills

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