Find a playful place to start.
Browse a few simple activities grouped by the skills they bring into play. Each one has clear steps for sharing it together.
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Early literacy
Bring a favorite picture-book moment to life and talk about what happens next.
Open the Early literacy play guideStory Basket Retell
Bring a favorite picture-book moment to life with a few simple props.
- Language
- Sequencing
- Pretend play
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Counting
Explore size comparisons, color and shape matching, sorting, and early measurement through playful activities.
Open the Counting play guideBig and Small Sort
Compare familiar household objects and sort them into two clear spots by size.
- Comparing
- Sorting
- Vocabulary
Nature Color Hunt
Look for a few familiar colors together outdoors.
- Color recognition
- Observation
- Sorting
Shape Spotters
Match simple paper shapes with familiar objects around the room.
- Shape recognition
- Matching
- Spatial language
Sponge Squeeze and Pour
Move a little water between cups with a damp sponge.
- Fine motor
- Early measurement
- Cause and effect
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Fine motor
Use hands to squeeze a sponge, roll playdough, and shape a pattern.
Open the Fine motor play guidePlaydough Pattern Garden
Roll and shape playdough into a simple pattern to copy or continue.
- Fine motor
- Patterning
- Creativity
Sponge Squeeze and Pour
Move a little water between cups with a damp sponge.
- Fine motor
- Early measurement
- Cause and effect