Let’s talk playful learning! I know we ALWAYS talk playful learning (that is what A Mom with a Lesson Plan is about) but today I want to share the importance of playful learning for kids of all ages.
Toddlers, preschoolers and even big kids benefit so much from good, hands-on learning. Throw in some fun and you’ve got a recipe for kids who are engaged and eager to LEARN!
Toddlers are pretty easy. Everything is new and exciting. It’s not very hard to make it fun with toddlers. I love these 8 playful learning activities for toddlers… and I think you will too!
Playful Learning for Kids -Toddlers
- Good Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Color Surprise Eruptions {Learn Play Imagine}
- Pick Up Sticks for Toddlers {Powerful Mothering}
- Copy Cat Art
- Sorting Shapes with Food {B-Inspired Mama}
- Counting with Toddlers: 5 Simple Trips
- Developing Eye Hand Coordination {Powerful Mothering}
- We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Most preschools by nature are playful. Introducing opportunities to learn that incorporate their interests is the best way to keep preschools excited about learning. Here are 5 great playful activities just for you.
Playful Learning for Kids – Preschoolers
- DIY Story Stones {The Artful Parent}
- Tissue Paper Art {Fantastic Fun and Learning}
- Learning About Farm Animals {Gift of Curiosity}
- DIY Cardboard Learning Mat {Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails}
- Exploring Sound {Buggy and Buddy}
Should playful learning stop once kids are required to learn the tough stuff? Reading, math facts, geography OH MY! Playful learning is just as important in these tough subjects as it is in learning colors and counting. Big kids (and even adults!) will always learn better when they are having fun, enjoying the process and interested in what they are doing.
Playful Learning for Kids – Big Kids
- Around the World in 12 Dishes – New Zealand {After School for Smarty Pants}
- Twister Sight Words
- Practicing Sight Words with a Mirror {This Fine Day}
- Mapping Activities for Older Children {Smiling Like Sunshine}
- Kinesthetic Math Games for Kids {Coffee Cups and Crayons}
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Thank you for including our DIY story stones in this great collection of ideas! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing our sound exploration activity! Can’t wait to check out all the new posts linked up!
Thank you for including our bleeding tissue art. We love that process!