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Preschool Activities

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Over 80 simple learning activities for preschool age kids to explore and play while learning.

Simple Preschool Activities to do at Home

Whether you homeschool preschool or supplement after school. You can do so much at home, simply!
Activities that teach do not have to cost a lot of money, or take a lot of time to prepare.
I believe you can be a non-crafty mom and still prepare your preschooler for kindergarten.
As a former preschool teacher, enrolling your child in a preschool is not necessary. You can teach preschool at home easily.

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Most of these activities require little prep, do not require a lot of fancy supplies or even a lot of printables. They are quick to set up and simple to teach the objective and let your child explore to expand their learning through play and exploration.


At Home Preschool Activities by Category

**Click on categories to see each collection**

  1. Preschool Activities for Learning Letters

  2. Preschool Math and Numbers Activities

  3. Social Emotional Activities for Preschool

  4. Outdoor Activities for Preschool Kids

  5. Guidance for Teaching Preschool at Home

  6. Activities for Encouraging Positive Behavior in Preschoolers

  7. DIY Toys for Preschoolers at Home

  8. Preschool Science Activities

  9. Homemade Puzzles and Puzzles Free Online


Favorite Preschool Activities to do at Home

A fun hands-on art and science activity for preschoolers! This is great for fine motor and sensory fun. Rainbow ice painting preschool activity is a lot of science and art plus it uses supplies you have at home already.

Too cold to play in the snow outside or don't have any snow where you live? Bring the snowball toss indoors for some gross motor fun for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school age kids. This is so easy to set up with only two supplies. Great for indoor winter fun!

Sorting and classification activity for young children using buttons. A simple sorting activity for preschool chidlren that builds on big concepts.

Teaching Letters Lesson Plans-Activities for toddlers or preschool with complete weekly lesson plans and printables. #sponsored

Letter of the day activities for preschool and a preschool at home curriculum that won't break the bank or take a lot of time to prep.

Fun ABC letter matching busy bag for preschool. Great preschool at home activity.

I want my kids to get outside, move and have fun with active play activities and less technology use. This is my go-to list for this Summer so we all get outside more, and stare at screens less.

Printable ABC book and preschool learning activities for learning the alphabet. Includes free printables.

Create a simple color sorting game for teaching colors and sorting skills with this simple color sorting bags for toddlers and preschool idea.

An accidental discovery led to some very vibrant sidewalk chalk art!

Getting ready to do some baking with kids? Grab these tips so you can enjoy more of the experience and stress less.

Easy ABC poster and alphabet learning game activity for preschool and toddlers.

40+ preschool activities that can be used for preschool at home. I used them to teach my preschooler at home, and will be using them again this homeschool year.

A fun Spring preschool activity for learning to count! Flowers and butterflies preschool counting activity that is so simple to create with some store-bought help.

Turn your Don't Break the Ice game into a preschool activity for learning numbers. PLUS, toddler activity ideas too!

Preschool letter matching activity plus a no-stress way to assess their letter knowledge with a game.

Food groups activity for kids to create a hands-on healthy eating plan with free printables from First 5 CA.

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 This list of preschool activities at home is featured in A Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Kids Activities. It includes a BIG collection of activities for infants, activities for toddlers and activities for preschool.

Find even more activities to DIY at home.

Over 80 simple learning activities for preschool age kids to explore and play while learning.

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    February 2, 2023 at 7:42 am

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  2. Orana Software says

    January 26, 2023 at 2:48 am

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      January 30, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you!

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    January 9, 2023 at 3:38 am

    Good and useful information, Thank you!

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      January 12, 2023 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks so much!

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    September 12, 2022 at 5:29 am

    Great post, I learned a lot through this! Thank you so much

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      September 15, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Miriam Campbell MA SLP-CCC MSW says

    August 19, 2022 at 3:16 am

    I absolutely love what you do here! I support social skill development and emotional regulation. If love to share some videos I’ve created and see if they resonate with you. If they do, would you want to share them as some content?
    Best, Miriam Campbell MA SLP-CCC MSW

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      August 19, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      Miriam, Thanks for reaching out! I would love to consider that. Please contact me via email at jaimierickson@gmail.com and we can chat. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mr. B's Brain says

    May 19, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    Thank you for sharing these fun activities! I know these activities focus on less technology but do you also recommend that kids watch educational videos? If yes, how early do you think they should start?

    Reply
  7. Air Freight says

    April 21, 2022 at 12:12 am

    Thanks for sharing! I learned a lot through this.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      May 12, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Anne Morris says

    March 21, 2022 at 3:05 am

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing this wonderful article, I really like it.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      March 23, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks for the kind words.

      Reply
  9. Aquantuo says

    March 17, 2022 at 1:23 am

    Thanks for sharing this useful piece of content 🙂

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      March 23, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
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    March 16, 2022 at 7:11 am

    Your article is such an informative article. It is glad to read such articles. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Jen Gutz says

    October 28, 2021 at 2:46 am

    These are very helpful!

    I actually have a toddler who is currently enrolled in the home school program of an international school in the Philippines and since I am also his teacher, I am preparing activities weekly so that we can practice identifying and writing the alphabets and numbers. These kinds of activities are very helpful for moms like me. Please share more activities like this soon. More power to your blog!

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  14. vaishali tanna says

    September 3, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    We are doing so many activities here at our School. Have a look at this – http://www.ingeniumschool.com

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  15. Raheel says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:16 am

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing. Kids have the natural skills of drawing. Once, I was reading a blog How to Draw a Camel which I found very interesting for my son. So, I bookmark this blog you should also have a look on it.

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  16. Carson Abbe says

    August 12, 2019 at 4:35 am

    Wow! That is a huge list of what you can do with your kids in playtime! We will have to give it a try…
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  17. khan says

    June 29, 2019 at 12:05 am

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful blog. We are learning from you and podsquad.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      July 7, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. Brooke Roberts says

    March 17, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Oh, I remember baking with my granny when I was a kid. I was amazed how I can create different shapes of dough and bake it. It is one of my favorite childhood memories.

    Reply
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    March 12, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    thanks, for sharing this post nice job.

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  20. Sasha says

    October 31, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Young children need the opportunity to use their whole body and develop their gross motor skills.

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      November 3, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      I agree!

      Reply
  21. Super Start School says

    July 17, 2018 at 4:23 am

    Thank You for this fabulous list. I will be trying these activities at home.

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      August 3, 2018 at 8:21 pm

      I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Cynthia Carr says

    July 13, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    I am also sure lots of kids and their parents will find it useful. I can’t wait to try them out with my son.Thanks for the sharing such a useful article.

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      August 3, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      I am so glad it will be helpful. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Preschool Calgary says

    July 5, 2018 at 4:46 am

    Huge list…
    I like active play category. It is really important.
    Thank you for the post…

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  24. Marria says

    July 4, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Amazing! It is the really great idea to make outdoor more fun for kids. It will help kids physical and mental growth. Thanks for such a nice thought.

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      July 11, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  28. Jasmine says

    February 26, 2018 at 2:26 am

    Amazing! I know my littles are going to love this

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      February 26, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      I am so glad!

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  29. Videos For Kids says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    Very inspiring and interesting. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      February 15, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  30. Kids Songs says

    November 27, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Finally I found some quality information of child education. Thank you for sharing information like this.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      November 29, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      That is quite the compliment. Thanks!

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  31. Kids Songs says

    October 29, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for sharing with us. Very nice post, impressive. Its quite different from other posts. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Aana says

    October 26, 2017 at 2:50 am

    My kids actually don’t play with toys anymore because they are too busy outside climbing trees and swinging on vines. They go on hunts in the woods and bamboo forests close to our home. They chase the ducks around the yard. Think mud pies. Think of skipping rocks. Think of watching the leaves dance in the wind. Think of finding a king snake and learning that these are the snakes we want in our yard, so leave them be. Think true exploration.

    I have been to my local toys r us lately, several times, and leave empty-handed. I would rather my kids not play with toys but there are some types of toys that do benefit the child.

    But these toys can’t be found at your store.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      October 27, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      That’s a major part of childhood without a doubt! Those experiences can’t be found in a store. I agree. Sounds like your kids are getting some great experiences.

      Reply
  33. Beth Bishop says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    Great list Lauren. I kind of miss the coloring shower gels we had in USA – our kids loved them! I’m sure Lesley would still have fun with Crayola and Play Doh is favorite thing in school! (Even though she is no longer a toddler!)

    Reply
  34. Lorenzo says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    This is gonna be fun activities for my kids. Thanks you much for sharing. 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      March 31, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      I am so glad!

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    August 18, 2015 at 5:12 pm

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  37. Jody @easypeasymom.com says

    June 10, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    This preschool activity list is just what I need with summer here and my daughter already complaining that she is bored. We try and change up our daily activities but it is definitely easy to fall into a bit of a rut. Can't wait to try some of these out! Thanks so much for putting together such a comprehensive guide, your blog is great!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 14, 2015 at 3:27 am

      Thank you, Jody! I love exploring all you offer with your blog too. I have saved some great DIY ideas using essential oils that I can't wait to try!

      Reply
  38. Poetry for You says

    September 28, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    very nice effort

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    • Jaimi says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:18 am

      Thank you!

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  39. NGMCA says

    August 14, 2014 at 6:14 am

    There is a complete and impressive collection of activities for three year olds. At an age when 3 year olds are busy exploring everything around them, these exercises will help them absorb new concepts faster and better.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 18, 2014 at 4:19 am

      I have used them with my children and can agree with you that they do teach. It is so nice that simple activities can do so much to help children learn. Thanks for stopping by and sharing!

      Reply
  40. Jenn says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I stay at home with my toddler. My husband and I are blessed to be able to work from home. She is special needs (a little behind on her speech and following directions) so I'm always looking for activities that will help her. I find that most activities can be modified if need be. I just love being home with her!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 1, 2014 at 1:01 am

      Jenn, that is great to hear that you can be home (both you and your husband) and attend to her needs. Thanks for stopping by! Take care.

      Reply
  41. Brittanie says

    February 1, 2014 at 3:09 am

    Oh, my goodness! I absolutely love these ideas! I've been a nanny for the past 5 years now and just recently started caring for new age groups, newborns to preschoolers. I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to keep them occupied and interested in learning new skills and fun activities. It's been a challenge considering their attention spans are so short! lol! Anyway, I appreciate it and thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 1, 2014 at 1:00 am

      You bet! Enjoy those kids. 🙂

      Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Thank you so much for these ideas i have three under the age of four and i was working but now im home full time and couldnt think of any new ideas thanks for being so creative i cant wait to get started

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 1, 2014 at 12:59 am

      Thank you! That is great to read. Take care!

      Reply
  43. Amber Memme says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:46 am

    OK this is my first time commenting EVER on anything internet related but I am just so appreciative for the amazing ideas that you have taken the time to share with us. I can't wait to do some of these activities with my children your clearly a great mother I hope to be doing as good a job with my children as your doing with yours! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      December 3, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      Hi, Amber! I am sure you are a great mom. We are each what our children need. I have my good days and my bad. I am so glad that you are going to try some of these activities with your children! I wish you the best with it. Enjoy your time with your children.

      Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2013 at 1:27 am

    Hi Jaimi! I absolutely love these activities, they are creative, fun and original! I praise you for thinking of these, you are a great woman! I have already started using these activities in my field placement! Thanks! – E. H.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 17, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Well that is a very kind comment! Thank you so much. I am really happy that you can use them in your field work. Enjoy your time teaching and thanks for sharing with me!

      Reply
  45. Your Therapy Source Inc says

    November 10, 2013 at 3:21 am

    These ideas are so great!!!!! I am constantly pinning activities but this post is perhaps one of the most comprehensive. The best part is all the activities are easy to set up, economical and utilize stuff from around the house. This would make a wonderful comprehensive hand out to give to parents for ideas at home to help preschoolers prepare for school and keep them busy. Kudos to you for one of the best blog posts I have every read for early learning (trust me I have read thousands).

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 17, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      That is high praise! Thank you! I do plan on eventually making a hard copy version of activities to help parents. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing!

      Reply
  46. Anonymous says

    November 4, 2013 at 4:58 am

    Jaimi, thank you so much!!!! As a SAHM to 2 boys, (3 and 1) and very limited income, I worried about getting my sons ready for school. I found your site 3 days ago and tried the dry erase numbers, and the name on bottle caps as I had all the materials in my house. My 3 year old loves it! And my husband and I were very happy that you shared so many great and cheap ideas to help us out. I am excited to try all the other ideas too! Thanks!!!!—————-Alini

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 5, 2013 at 1:22 am

      You are so very welcome! You will be great at preparing your sons for school. I am so glad that you found this list and I look forward to posting more so that you will have many more ideas to try! All the best to you and your family!

      Reply
  47. Amanda newkirk says

    September 29, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    This has got to be one of the best sites I've found! I'm pregnant with my second and now a stay at home mom for my four yr old son! I have gotten so many awesome ideas from this page! I don't want him to miss out on anything! I wanna prepare him for kindergarten and I'm sure that thanks to this page he will be more than prepared!

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    • Jaimi says

      October 4, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Amanda, that is great for me to read! I am so glad that the activities here will be useful in your home. You will have him prepared for Kindergarten for sure! Congrats on the pregnancy, getting to stay home, and I wish you the best with it all!

      Reply
  48. Brenda C. says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Amazing! Absolutely brilliant! I will be trying these activities at home. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 4, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      You are too kind, Brenda. I thank you for that nice comment. 🙂 I am so glad that you will be trying some of these at home. All the best to you and your family!

      Reply
  49. Ruby Wilson says

    September 18, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    My son, diagnosed with autism and leukemia, spends a lot of time in the home. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. I use them and am seeing progress. You are, as previously stated….amazing!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 21, 2013 at 1:06 am

      Ruby, that is high praise, and I am so thankful that the activities are working for you and are beneficial for your son! Your's might be one of my most favorite comments on this blog. YOU are amazing for caring for your son and looking for ways to enrich his life. All the best and I will be keeping you both in my prayers.

      Reply
  50. Katie S says

    September 10, 2013 at 4:37 am

    You are amazing! I'm doing a co-op preschool with a neighbor, and this is a fabulous resource! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 10, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      Katie, that is wonderful to hear. I am so glad that you can use the activities. All the best with the co-op!

      Reply
  51. yomaira dominguez says

    August 10, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    wow this are great I'm a young mother of two and i feel really lost sometimes is not easy by myself but i know is possible and this page just gave me so much hope and motivation. Im putting it to the test right now thks for sharing this with everyone God Bless You and your family……

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 16, 2013 at 2:57 am

      Yomaira, I am so glad you found this and am excited for you to get support and encouragement. That is why I do this! I appreciate you letting me know and wish you the best as you try some of these ideas out in your home.

      Reply
  52. Jen Keller says

    August 10, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I'm a vision therapist, and many of your activities are helpful in building visual perceptual skills. Thank you for sharing, and I love the pictures you include to explain what to do. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 16, 2013 at 2:55 am

      Thank you so much, Jen. I am so glad to know there is another layer of benefit to these activities. It makes me happy when people find them useful and educational. I appreciate you sharing with me.

      Reply
  53. Amy says

    August 7, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    WOW! This is a great list! I just wanted to let you know that I've included your alphabet magnet game on my blog. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 7, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks, Amy! I am so glad that more moms and/or teachers can get a glimpse and possibly try it out in their homes/classrooms. Take care!

      Reply
  54. Jennifer Cox says

    August 6, 2013 at 12:20 am

    These ideas are fantastic!! I've made two of these projects today in preparation for our new school year. Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous ideas with this homeschool newbie!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 7, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Jennifer, thank you! All the best as you begin to homeschool.

      Reply
  55. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:45 am

    You are an AMAZING mom!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      I appreciate that. I just try to learn from my mistakes and use what I can each day to engage my children. We have rough days, but many more good ones! Thanks for your kind comment.

      Reply
  56. jailene21973 says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Jaimi, this page is fantastic! Thanks for sharing all these ideas. I can't wait to start these activities with my princess. She is so bright that i want to engage her to learn in a fun way and i found so many ideas here that i know she defenetly enjoy. Thanks a lot for creating this page . May God bless you.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad to see the excitement in your words as you are eager to engage your daughter. How blessed is she to have you?! I wish you the best and may God bless you and your family as well. Have fun!

      Reply
  57. Ginny says

    June 14, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Jaimi, this page is fantastic! Thanks for sharing all these ideas. We live in a very rural area, and have a corresponding lifestyle. 🙂 I find most days I end up trying to make fun activities out of the work I have to get done (i.e., caring for animals, planting/gardnening/harvesting/cooking/canning, etc.). I know a lot of that is good for my son (3 yrs old), but I'm also very aware I'm letting some learning opportunities slip by. He's VERY bright, and could be learning more if I focused on some structured, fun and educational activities each day. However, I'm a terrible planner. I know if I don't have some sort of pre-defined schedule, I will continue to let it get away from me. Do you have or know of a printable calendar or "lesson plan" with activities such as you have suggested above? Such a tool would help me tremendously! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 20, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you, Ginny! I am sure that with all of the activities you engage in on a daily basis your son is learning a lot! It is amazing what just doing our regular household work each day can and does teach our children. I do understand your desire to want to teach more academic skills as well. I am in the process of altering a lesson planning worksheet that I used while teaching to be more updated and conducive to the planning that a mom needs to do in a day. I did however do a search for "mom lesson plan," "homeschool lesson plan," and "daily planning template" and found so many different styles and formats. Some are broken down by hours in the day, others are just list the day of the week with a space for planning what you'd like to cover. You may want to check out white board calendar planners. That way it is reusable, you can adjust as the week progresses and everything can stay organized. I have one I purchased at Target. I hope that can at least get you moving in the direction you'd like to go, and I will get my lesson plan up and ready for free download ASAP! Thanks so much for your question and kind comments.

      Reply
  58. Amalie says

    May 25, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Thank You for this list. It is wonderful. I have to take my children with me to work quite a bit and not only are these activities for stay-at-home moms but they keep my daughter quite while I am sitting at work playing the piano. I have been esp. looking for letter and number activities and you have so many great ones to change up the ones that I have been doing.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 28, 2013 at 7:12 pm

      Amalie, I am so glad to hear that they are helping out! I think that is so cool that you get to take your kids to work with you. They get to see what you do and are still under your care. Awesome! Have fun with the activities and all the best to you and your family!

      Reply
  59. Carla Basnueva says

    May 12, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    I came across your website, calling for help on what to do with them on the weekend in the winter.In my community we recycle a lot so I have all the materials in hand to my surprise, but never thought to take a time to figure out to use them with my kids. Most of our activities will be set up with books I buy from the stores. Then I realized I was enjoying what I was doing with my kids. With a handful of toddlers I notice that the books weren't so exited for them. I am very exited to see new ideas my kids love your creativity and I enjoy them learning so much, I have been motivated to become a teacher to see more smiling faces as they learn. God Bless an Happy Mothers Day

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    • Jaimi says

      May 13, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      Carla, that is so great! Thank you for sharing with me. I wish you the best with your children and in your goal to become a teacher. Very exciting!

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  60. Anonymous says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:27 am

    love your site. such great ideas.

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    • Jaimi says

      May 13, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you so much!

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  61. Anonymous says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I am a special education teacher who has decided to take a break from teaching in order to stay home with my little ones. In looking at your page, I am so very impressed and excited. A lot of these activities take place in the classroom. I am looking forward to doing these with my children! Thank you so much!

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    • Jaimi says

      April 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      I am so excited for you and your children! Enjoy your opportunity to be home with them. Thank you for sharing such kind thoughts about this page. I appreciate the nice feedback. I will be adding more activities to this page very soon! All the best to you and your family!

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  62. beckyhall80 says

    April 20, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    Such a great resource! Thank you for sharing. What do you do to store all these activities?

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    • Jaimi says

      April 28, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Becky, I am so glad that you can use some of these ideas in your home. Thank you for such a nice comment. I actually store each activity in a gallon-sized zip-top bag and then have two fabric bins (like you can find at Target or other stores)for each child and their games are in their bins. Thanks again and enjoy the time with your children!

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  63. Simple Family Mom says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Thank you for posting your activities and not a regurgitation of Pinterest pics!

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    • Jaimi says

      April 17, 2013 at 5:45 pm

      Ha ha! I hear ya. You are very welcome. These come from my own bins of activities from when I was teaching and from my own home when I create activities to use with my kiddos, so there could be some overlap with other sites out there since there are a lot of creative mommas around the internet, but I do try to keep this list original. I am glad that that is a welcome aspect of this blog site. I appreciate you sharing!

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  64. Anonymous says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    AWESOME ideas 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing them

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    • Jaimi says

      April 15, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      You bet!

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  65. Sally C says

    April 11, 2013 at 3:26 am

    Thank you so much for all this valuable information you've shared. The kids are benefiting so much. We've always drawn, playdoughed, played outdoors etc but I was really starting to worry about my 3 year old getting bored with her 1 year old brother; now we've got lots planned. Thanks again. 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      April 15, 2013 at 7:40 pm

      I am glad to hear it. Have fun!

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  66. obxdoodlebug says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Just found this site today and you have done an amazing job! Thank you so much for taking the time to post so many ideas. Can't wait to start using them with my great grandson this summer as i will have him each day. so many ideas.

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    • Jaimi says

      April 8, 2013 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you for the nice comment! I appreciate it. Enjoy the time you will have with your grandson-what a lucky guy to have such a caring grandma! Take care!

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  67. Anonymous says

    March 31, 2013 at 4:46 am

    these are awesome ideas cant wait to try them with my son. i think he will have lots of fun with them .

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    • Jaimi says

      April 2, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      I hope you and your son do have fun with them!

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  68. Kelly Roberts says

    March 27, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    This is awesome! I have 2 of my own and 2 foster kiddos (5yrs, 3yrs and two 2yr olds!) that will LOVE these activities.

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    • Jaimi says

      March 28, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      Kelly, YOU are awesome for taking on service in your life with your two and your two foster kids! It is the best comment for me to read that the kids will like the activities-that is the ultimate! I am so glad you stopped by and shared. Take care and thank you for all you are doing for your family!

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  69. Anonymous says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:02 am

    I am a preschool teacher and I love finding new and exciting ways to engage my children. Great ideas!!!

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    • Jaimi says

      March 21, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Great! I am so glad to hear that there are some new ones here that look interesting. Thanks for sharing and thank you for teaching little ones! All the best.

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  70. Carolyn says

    February 23, 2013 at 5:40 am

    So many fun activities on this page. You are very creative in making fun activities with your children. So much to teach our children, and teaching them things in a fun way is fantastic.

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    • Jaimi says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      Hi Carolyn, thanks so much! Teaching and fun are great partners. Thanks for stopping by.

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  71. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2013 at 1:59 am

    These are awesome ideas. Even with an early childhood masters degree, I sometimes have trouble thinking of other things to do during the day. I can't wait to find time to make some of the activities…first I have to find my laminator!

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    • Jaimi says

      February 12, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks so much for the nice compliment! I am glad that you think they will be helpful. Sounds like you have a lot of beneficial education to draw from and I am sure it comes in very handy. Enjoy the activities and thank so much for sharing your thoughts! Good luck finding the laminator. 🙂

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  72. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Some ideas really excellent and its can be apply at home or school.

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    • Jaimi says

      February 8, 2013 at 6:12 pm

      They are very easy to do in the home or in a classroom. I was originally a teacher, so my classroom roots come out with my kids at home. Thank you for sharing!

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  73. shari stevens says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:21 am

    I have a question about something that I'm dealing with and I would love to get your opinion on it. Well, My son is 3 years old and he is the only child and preschool is an option for him..We are on a waiting list for him to get into preschool where we live and time is TICKING..So me and my husband agreed to just pay for him to go to preschool which is $150.00 a week. They have a preschool curriculum for them to follow to prepare them for kindergarten. As I am going over the finances I'm questioning can we even afford it since I'm a SAHM and my husband is the only one working and I have 3 major school loans to pay off. We both agreed that we want him around other kids because I know that is what our son wants since he is the only child. Now we are debating should we only enroll him in preschool part time which is 80.00 a week attending 3 days a week and the other days that he isn't in school just home school him. My sister she didn't go to preschool at all she didn't go to until she was as the kindergarten age and my Stepmom did preschool activities at home with her full time. What is your advice? You can email me at dowhatulove365@gmail.com , My blog is http://introvertentrepreneurialdiva.wordpress.com…sorry this is so long

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    • Jaimi says

      February 8, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Shari, don't worry about the length of your comment, I am happy to read it and respond. I will email this to you as well just in case it's easier for you to get it there, but will leave this up here as well in case other parents have the same concern.

      Considering the finances is SO important. You are smart to be looking at your home budget. I think preschool for 3 and 4 year olds is completely optional. It is not required to prepare a child for Kindergarten if you are teaching them letters, numbers, gross motor skills (throwing, catching, running, skipping, hopping) and reading them books every day. I do think at 3-4 years old it is important for children to play and interact with other children and attend events where they have to listen to directions from other adults. This can be done in playgroups, family events if you have nieces and nephews, neighborhood playtime, or library storytime-type-events. Children do not NEED to go to preschool.

      If you really think that your budget is going to be tight with full-week preschool, consider a part time schedule. I send my 4 1/2 year old 3 mornings a week, but it is $200 per month. They do a great job, but my son learned a lot at home prior to starting preK and he did not go until he was 4. I think it's best that children wait to enter 'school environments' until they are fully potty trained, and at least 3 years old. I know not everyone can do that, but it's hard when preschool teachers are trying to teach and still getting interrupted by potty training.

      If I were you I would look at the 3-day option, and even half days instead of full days if that is offered. Next year your child will be in school full days, so you both will get a lot less time together. You teaching him at home doing activities like the ones I have posted on this site will supplement Preschool and prepare him for Kindergarten. If you decide that you have storytime events and family events, etc. that give your child enough interaction with other children, then you could even skip preschool. I don't know your child and his skill level right now, but there are developmental checklists available that you can use to guide what he will need to know for Kindergarten. I have one that I have used linked in this post:

      https://thestay-at-home-momsurvivalguide.com/2011/09/1st-post-redux-from-facebook.html

      I will be updating that page to include an actual Preschool assessment that I used to use for my preschoolers when I was teaching to be sure they were ready for Kindergarten. I hope some of this can help. Let me know what else I can do! Best to you and your family!

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  74. Jaclyn Dougherty says

    February 2, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Amazing ideas and SO creative (which I lack). My son is only 10 months but ive already bookedmarked this to use when he gets older! Any suggestions on thjngs I could be working with him now on?

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  75. Jaclyn Dougherty says

    February 2, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Amazing ideas and SO creative (which I lack). My son is only 10 months but ive already bookedmarked this to use when he gets older! Any suggestions on thjngs I could be working with him now on?

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    • Jaimi says

      February 4, 2013 at 1:59 am

      I am glad that you found some ideas that you would like to try as your son grows. For now, check out the Infant Activities page: https://thestay-at-home-momsurvivalguide.com/p/infant-activities.html and the Toddler Activities page: https://thestay-at-home-momsurvivalguide.com/p/toddler-activities.html. Your son is right in between the two stages, so check out both and you may get some more age-appropriate activity ideas to use right now. Take care and enjoy!

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  76. 7d637e58-6450-11e2-a8ba-000f20980440 says

    January 22, 2013 at 4:59 am

    Just a suggestion: For things like tracing letters, circling objects, mazes and the like where my son will be writing on the paper AND I plan to use it more than once—I print one copy (or tear the page out of the workbook) and laminate it. Then I just have him use washable or dry-erase markers and I can use the same page forever. This has saved me a ton! I also laminate things I plan to cut into cards (so they last longer) and, of course, I laminate my son's artwork!

    If you don't want to invest in a laminator you can use zipper bags for a dry-erase/washable surface. BTW, before I got the laminator I would scan pages from workbooks into the computer so that I can re-print them rather than have to buy another book.

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  77. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    really excited to try these..i have an almost 4 yr old and i watch my friends daughter who's the same age, once a week and have been looking for things for them to do that are fun but that they can learn from.
    thank you for So Many Great ideas

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    • Jaimi says

      January 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      These should keep them busy and learning, for sure! I am glad to know you can use them. Thank you so much for the nice comment!

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  78. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Thanks for all the wonderful ideas! I have 3 boys ages 5, 3 and 1. I engaged my oldest non-stop, but have been lazier (well, busy really!) with the second. It was so nice to be inspired again! 🙂 Gillian

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    • Jaimi says

      January 12, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Yes, I completely understand how when going from the first to the second there is less time with the second child. You will be a pro now with three! I am glad that these ideas offered some inspiration and I wish you well.

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  79. Anonymous says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:40 am

    How excited I am to find this! I am home with my four year old and have been struggling to get him interested in learning his lettersand numbers. these ideas may just sneak the learning in on him ! Thanks so much!

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    • Jaimi says

      January 12, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      I certainly hope they do! You are very welcome. Thank you for the nice comment and all the best to you as you sneak in that learning.

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    • 7d637e58-6450-11e2-a8ba-000f20980440 says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:03 am

      So it's not just my kid? LOL My son will be 4 soon and he hates working on letters and numbers! I have so many things I'm working with, but am constantly looking for new suggestions!

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  80. sarah says

    January 5, 2013 at 4:17 am

    So appreciative of the time and effort you put into this….the ideas are wonderful!!

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    • Jaimi says

      January 12, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah. It is nice to get feedback like your commeny so I know that the effort is well worth it. I am so glad to know that so many moms can use these ideas. Take care!

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  81. Kristin Kirch says

    December 31, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Amazing list!!! Thank you!!!

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    • Jaimi says

      January 5, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      Kristin, I appreciate that nice compliment. So glad that you can use some of these in your home. All the best!

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  82. Diane Hurst says

    December 21, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    You have so many creative ideas here! I can't believe this is all one blog post– you really ought to make this all into an ebook or printed book! Good photos and the activities look very doable, educational, and fun!

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    • Jaimi says

      December 21, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you, Diane! I am working on it. 🙂 Two busy kids keep my focus most of the time, but I do have plans in the works for some off-shoot products from this list. I appreciate your encouragement and suggestion. This list is a work-in-progress and there is much more to come from this site. Take care!

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  83. Anonymous says

    December 5, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Omg this is amazing I was at my wits end trying to figure out how to entertain my 3 yr old without her sitting in front of the TV all day I am soooooo gonna try these staring today. I love it!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot

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    • Jaimi says

      December 9, 2012 at 10:30 pm

      Great to know! I am so glad that these will be helpful. All the best to you and your family!

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  84. ReadingLadi says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Wonderful! I have been teaching for a long time and have three children of my own…this is a GREAT collection of some favorite activities, and some new ones I have not seen/tried. Yes, even teachers have brain farts and can't think of anything interesting to do with their children!
    Will be sharing on my personal and professional pinterest board! Wishing you lots of traffic! Well done.

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    • Jaimi says

      November 21, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Great! As a former teacher, I know that feeling of trying to find something new, but wanting it to be a great teaching tool. I am so glad you will be sharing. I appreciate that. All the best to you!

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  85. Anonymous says

    November 9, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Thanks so much for these great ideas! I am a Speech Therapist and I used to work in the schools but now I do home-based therapy. I work with several preschool age kiddos which is new to me. I am constantly struggling for new ideas that will keep these little guys interested. These activities are great and I cannot wait to start using them during my therapy sessions! 🙂 you rock!

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    • Jaimi says

      November 13, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      Well, I think you rock for working with children and especially in therapy! What a service you provide to those kiddos and their families. I truly appreciate your kind words about this site. It makes me feel that it is all worth it.

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  86. Anonymous says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I always pin lots of blogs like this since I am a stay at home mom with no creativity. I have to say those this is the best ideas I have ever seen. They are great games that can really grow with your child.

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    • Jaimi says

      November 13, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you so much for THAT awesome compliment! I really appreciate it. I agree with you that most of the activities that I have posted for all the age groups can be easily adapted to learning styles and developmental need. Simple is usually best in my opinion. I am so glad you have found some ideas that will be helpful to you.

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  87. Brittany says

    October 25, 2012 at 5:43 am

    I really love your ideas, there simple and don't cost anything. I will be doing this tomorrow with my 3 year old who is always ready to learn and have fun at the same time. Thanks alot it really helps us stay at home mothers who want to keep our little ones interested in learning.

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    • Jaimi says

      October 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm

      Brittany, thank YOU! I am so glad to read this. Happy learning and teaching with your child!

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  88. Anonymous says

    October 19, 2012 at 12:33 am

    I am so glad that I found your blog! I am a sahm of two boys (4 and 2). I have been looking for ways to do play-based learning. Currently I am home alone with the boys because my husband is deployed, and I really think these activities will be great for my sanity as well! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Jaimi says

      October 19, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      I am glad that you found it too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. As a military spouse, I know it's important to keep the day moving along so we don't get in that crazy zone of feeling the days drag-even if it may be inevitable. I hope that these quick, simple activities can help keep the kids engaged and you teaching them to be beneficial to you both. All the best to you and I will be thinking about you while you take on this deployment!

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  89. Anonymous says

    October 13, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Hi! I could never figure out creative ways to use stickers! So thanks! Your blog will be useful for all of my little ones who are 7 months, 18 months and 3 1/2 years.

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    • Jaimi says

      October 15, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      You can utilize each of the activity pages with your crew! I am so glad to read that you have found ideas you can use in your own home. Enjoy your children!

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  90. Chris and Gail says

    October 11, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Thank you for taking the time to put together this great list. With my 4 year old in preschool most days I was looking for more ideas of things to do with her younger brother. Thanks I think we will be doing several tomorrow!

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    • Jaimi says

      October 12, 2012 at 6:02 pm

      That is great news! Thanks for sharing. It is so nice to know that these ideas are useful for others.

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  91. Nicki VanDyke says

    October 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Thank you for taking the time to share your creative ideas. My son is 2, but recently seems bored and restless with our usual activities. This has given me so many ideas to challenge him and keep learning fun. I will be referring back to this post often, and will check out a few more of your blogposts.

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    • Jaimi says

      October 10, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      Nicki, I am so glad to hear that you have found some ideas that you can use. Challenging children is so important to keep them engaged in learning and really growing to meet their own potential. Developmental stages are so fluid and, as you are finding, just because your son is 2 does not mean that his brain is still in 'toddler mode' when it comes to exploring. Good for you for trying to offer him more activities to keep him interested in learning and playing. All the best!

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  92. Tracy Amin says

    October 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Do you have a button that I can put on my blog? (busyandthebeans.blogspot.com) I love your ideas and want to uses them with my kids and always like to give credit where credit is due 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      October 5, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      Tracy, as soon as I create one I will let you know. (It's on my list.) Thanks for asking!

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  93. Anonymous says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:28 am

    These are really great! Thank You. My son was upset that hes not going to preschool and these are perfect so I can bring school to him. 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      September 10, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Thank YOU for that nice comment. I am so glad to read that they will be useful to you at home with your son. My son had to wait a while to be allowed to go to preschool-frankly, I think children learn more at home anyway-so your son will not be missing anything. All the best to you as you teach him at home! Enjoy!

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  94. Jen says

    September 9, 2012 at 11:20 am

    I am blown away by the simplicity of these projects! I taught children with special needs for 5 years and found that hands on projects children are able to do with minimal guidance are the best! These activities are just that! I am so excited to try them with my 3 1/2 yr old son and 1 1/2 yr old daughter! I can see that my son will be able to get the learning objective while my daughter will have fun playing along! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      September 10, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      They definitely are simple and very frugal. I think that is a key combo for one-income households such as mine and any household that lives according to a budget. I am so glad that you found a few ideas you can use with your own little ones! Many of the activities posted are able to be enjoyed by multiple age groups or easily adapted to accommodate specific developmental needs-I am sure you are a pro at that with all of your experience! I appreciate you taking the time to comment here and share.

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  95. Andrea says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    I worked as a literacy teacher for four years and am now a SAHM. You have some awesome ideas that I can't wait to try with my 3 year old! Thanks so much!

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    • Jaimi says

      September 10, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      I am so glad to know you were a teacher! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. I appreciate that. All the best to you as you get to stay home and teach your own child now!

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  96. Kaila says

    September 1, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    These are such wonderful creative ideas! I'm always looking for new, fun ways to teach my kids reading and writing and this is great! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:54 pm

      Kaila, thank you for your nice comment. I really appreciate hearing that the ideas are being received well. I am so glad that you have found some ideas to use in your home. All the best to you and your family!

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    • LeAnn says

      September 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      I just stumbled across your blog. Thank you. I run a daycare and I create my own things for my children and it gets hard coming up with new ideas. I am looking forward to trying some of yours.

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    • Jaimi says

      September 6, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      LeAnn, I am so glad that you can use them. Thanks for commenting. All the best to you as you provide care to those kiddos!

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  97. Amy Perdue says

    August 29, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing these ideas!!! I have a four year okd who doesnt like to trace!! She is going to love the qtip trace….hopefully! LOL she loves to paint!

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:53 pm

      Amy, I sure do hope she enjoys 'tracing' when combined with painting that she loves! Let me know how it goes. I appreciate you taking the time to comment here. All the best to you!

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  98. Brianne says

    August 27, 2012 at 4:54 am

    I absolutely LOVE this list!!! Thanks so much for sharing! With a 5, 3, and almost 2 year old, I need all the help I can get keeping them busy around the house! 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      Brianne, I bet your three kiddos are keeping you very busy! What great experience and mom-knowledge you have to share. Thank you for the wonderful compliment on this list. I am so glad that you have found some that you can share with your children.

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  99. Shannon says

    August 25, 2012 at 5:32 am

    These are so many great ideas I hope to use this year with my two youngest. Thanks for sharing! (Found you on pinterest, btw.)

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      Shannon, thanks for letting me know that you found me on Pinterest! I appreciate your kind comment and am so glad that you have found a few activities that you can use in your home. Take care!

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  100. Tiffany says

    August 25, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Just found your website on Pinterest. What great ideas. Thanks for sharing. I am working on a list of things to do next week with the kids. I love these types of actives. Take Care

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you, Tiffany! I am so glad to hear that you are going to try some. I hope it all goes well. All the best to you!

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  101. April says

    August 24, 2012 at 11:02 am

    These are great! I have a baby about to turn 1, is there a list of ideas for babies/younger toddlers? 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      April, at the top of this page are all of the links to the other age groups-there is a page just for Infants! I am so glad that you have found these lists and let me know if some of the infant ideas work for you. I appreciate you commenting!

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  102. Erin says

    August 20, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    I just came across your blog via Pinterest. I am so thankful for your easy, cheap, educational, and FUN ideas! My son just turned 3 and I am a former kindergarten teacher but this is my first year of being a stay-at-home-mom! I am so excited to be home with my son and thankful for all your ideas! When he wakes up from his nap we are going to get right on the numbers and stickers activity! He LOVES stickers so this will be perfect! Thanks again!

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    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:45 pm

      Erin, congratulations on being able to stay home! I hope you enjoy the time with your child. I really appreciate you commenting and sharing such kind thoughts about the activities.

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  103. Anonymous says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Awesome ideas , I teach kindergarten so many of these ideas will be used at home and in my classroom 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      August 9, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      That is great news! I wish you all the best as you teach our youth AND raise your own. Thank you for your kind comment.

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  104. Courtney says

    July 30, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    I just found these ideas today and I'm really excited to try some with my three year old. I'm a SAHM and I feel like he's just not interested in the learning books anymore. We tired 37. Cotton swab writing and he really enjoyed and stayed focused with it. Thanks!!

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    • Jaimi says

      July 31, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Courtney, I am so glad to hear that! There is so much learning that takes place every day that we are often unaware of-it is not always sit-down lessons that impart the greatest knowledge. Hopefully these more open-ended activities that touch on multiple skills at one time will help maintain his interest for a bit. When my son was three we had to definitely make sure he was getting a lot of outdoor time in order for him to be relaxed and ready to sit for an activity or two. Some days we can get through a bunch, and some days one is almost too much for him to handle. I think patience is so important. Best to you!

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  105. Tiffany E. says

    July 30, 2012 at 3:38 am

    Awesome ideas!

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    • Jaimi says

      July 30, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks, Tiffany! I hope you found some that you can use.

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  106. Summer says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:39 am

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing. Hoping to do a few activities a day.

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    • Jaimi says

      July 26, 2012 at 3:48 pm

      Thank you, Summer! I am so glad that you found a few that will be fun to try in your home.

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  107. Laura Mcguire says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Wonderful! I taught pre-school and kindergarten and yet I never think to do these things at home. Thanks

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    • Jaimi says

      July 24, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks for your nice comment. I completely understand how when we switch to "mom" we tend to focus on the house and daily chores. I do try to make the effort to focus on teaching them here at home, but I have days too where I get bogged down with household tasks. It's the nature of the job, I think. Using our teaching background is so helpful to keep our interest, benefit our children and not waste the lessons we learned. It is pretty rewarding to teach my own children, I do have to say! I hope you enjoy sharing your skills with your own child(ren)!

      Reply
  108. Lanna says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Great Ideas!!!!

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    • Jaimi says

      July 23, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks, Lanna! I appreciate that. It is good to know that you think they are helpful. 🙂

      Reply
  109. Anonymous says

    July 21, 2012 at 2:37 am

    These are AMAZING ideas! I can't wait to try them out with my daughter. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 21, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      I am so glad that you found some that you can use in your home. Some take a few minutes to create, but they last for a while so you can change them out with others to maintain interest and maximize the time it takes you to create them. Enjoy your daughter and thank you for the kind words.

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      January 27, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      FANTASTIC!!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with everyone~so helpful!

      Reply
    • Enaa says

      December 28, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Much Effective teaching elementary. I am sure lots of kids and their parents will find it useful. Thanks you did discuss with us.

      Reply
      • Jaimi Erickson says

        January 1, 2018 at 3:10 pm

        You are very welcome. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply

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