Play-Based Learning
Play & Learn: Sensory Bins, Dramatic Play & Hands-On Fun with Grandkids
Learning doesn’t have to mean sitting still—it can be squishy, sparkly, silly, and full of imagination! Play-based learning is one of the best ways to help little ones grow, and this section is filled with fun activities to do with your grandchildren that blend creativity with skill-building. From colorful sensory bins that engage curious fingers to dramatic play ideas that spark storytelling and role-play, these hands-on activities make preschool learning feel like pure fun.
Whether you’re building a pretend grocery store, exploring textures with rice and scoops, or acting out a favorite story, these ideas support early development while bringing joy to your time together. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, these playful learning experiences are easy to set up and even more fun to dive into. With every giggle and “look what I made!” you’re helping build confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning—one playful moment at a time.
DIY Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs: A Fun & Easy Activity for Kids!
If your house is anything like ours, you probably have a stash of large plastic Easter eggs hiding in the back of a closet somewhere. Instead of letting them gather dust until next spring, why not turn them into dissolving dinosaur eggs—a super fun, fizzy science...
Discover & Sort Sensory Bin: Is It A Fossil? Is It A Rock? Is It A Seashell?
Play-Based Science Discovery for Aspiring Paleontologists
Do you have a budding paleontologist? Or a kid who loves picking up rocks and seashells? Digging for treasure is exciting for kids AND adults. This discovery bin full of fossils, rocks, and seashells is a super fun addition to an Earth science unit.
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