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A Trip to the MarketInvolve your child in food shopping and meal preparation whenever you can. |
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Acting out a Favorite StoryAct out your child's favorite story with her. Get creative an use prompts found around the house. |
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Animal Cracker CountingMake learning fun even during snack time. Encourage your child to count and name the different anima |
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Anywhere Scavenger HuntMake a scavenger hunt anywhere for a fun time! |
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Apple OatmealPreparing this yummy breakfast is a simple way to make learning fun for your young child. |
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Apple PizzaCooking teaches valuable lessons such as math and science concepts, fine motor skills, and language |
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Artist at WorkEncourage your child to be creative in making her own artwork. |
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Baby ClinicAllow your child to become familiar with what happens at a doctor's office by introducing this activ |
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Baked Tofu SticksMaking this healthy snack is a fun learning opportunity for your little one. |
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Banana Pudding in a BagLet your child help you make this recipe in a bag. |
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Board GameMake your own board game. |
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Bookworm Apple BarkA yummy breakfast or snack treat |
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BowlingPlay bowling with your child using household items. |
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Bubble SnakeFind new ways of using familiar containers, such as exploring bubbles with them. |
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Buckle Up TeddyEncourage good safety habits by having your child practice them. |
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Calendar FunUse a calendar to teach your child about months, days, and timing of events. |
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Carrot ParfaitEnjoy making this health parfait. |
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Cereal in a BottleFun game for your child to figure out how things work. |
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Cereal SpillHelp build your child's fine motor skills by doing this activity with him. |
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ChoicesHelp your child make decisions for herself by introducing choices for her. |
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Clapping GameSing this song with your infant. |
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Clothes Pin DropMake counting and sorting fun by using clothespins |
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Color FramesLearn primary and secondary colors by making your own color frames. |
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Color WheelMake learning colors fun by creating a color wheel. |
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Connect the DotsPlay connect the dots with your child. |
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Copy MeWhen your baby is watching you, encourage her to copy you. |
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Count It!Play guessing games with counting. |
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Counting and SortingTeach your little one counting and sorting by using household items, such as buttons and egg carton |
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Counting Forward and BackwardHave your child count forward and backward using household items, such as cereal and bowls. |
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Counting PoemThis is a fun poem to help your child learn to count. |
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Counting StepsBe creative with your child when doing this activity. Make up your own steps. |
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Creating ShapesExperiment with making shapes out of paper by folding and cutting. |
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Discovering the Usefulness of ContainersActivity of how you can use containers that are familiar to your toddler to support his learning |
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DIY LunchablesExplore shapes while preparing for a yummy meal or snack |
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Does It Float or Sink?At the beach, make an experiment with different items to find which floats or sinks. |
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Doodling Together with CrayonToddlers are more active in exploring the world around them because of their increased mobility. Tog |
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Dot to DotHave fun counting or learning the alphabets with your child by connecting the dots in a picture. |
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Dump and PourYour child will love to fill items into a box and then dump or pour them out. Play this fun game wi |
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Egg Carton CaterpillarsMake a caterpillar with an egg carton. |
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Expressing NeedsYou can use this activity to encourage your child to build his language skills and help your child l |
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Family RulesCome up with simple rules together that everyone in the family can follow. |
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Finger and Thumbs, Legs, and ToesHelp your child explore their body parts by singing this rhythm. |
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Flashlight SearchPlay a fun game using household items, such as a flashlight. |
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Flashlight SearchHelp your child learn new vocabulary with this engaging activity. |
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Float Your BoatSupport your toddlers development with this activity. |
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Food Building BlocksTeach your child about different foods with these fun building blocks. |
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Food for ThoughtTake your toddler along when you go grocery shopping. |
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Freezing WaterIntroduce your child to how items change (freezing and melting). |
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French Bread PizzaAs you make this recipe with your child, ask questions throughout the process to encourage her think |
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Frog Friends Counting GameLearning is fun when you can count using food. Make a story of frogs using vegetables and have your |
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Froyo Fruit CupThis healthy snack is perfect for hot summer days |
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Frozen Yogurt PopFun cooking activity that teaches children how ingredients transform when you freeze them. |
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Fruit MathLearn about math by slicing fruits. |
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Fruit SlushSimple and refreshing snack recipe to do with your child. |
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Fun Fruit KabobArrange fruit chunks to make a fun treat! |
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Fun with ColorsLearn about colors using household items, such as toys. |
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Fun with CupsIntroduce sizes using household items, such as cups. |
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Fun with Play DoughMake your own Play Dough. |
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Fun With ShapesUse chalk to draw on a concrete surface such as your sidewalk and play simple games such as follow t |
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Garlands (Lei) and ChainsMake a wonderful lei or garland using household items. |
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Gelatin FunMake learning fun even during snack time. |
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Goodnight RoomTry this activity to put your baby to bed. |
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Growing SunflowersAn introduction to gardening |
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Guessing GamesPlay a fun guessing game with your child. |
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Ham and Cheese SconesCooking teaches valuable lessons. These quick and delicious scones are something the whole family wi |
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Hand TurkeyMake animals out of paper. |
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Handprint ArtMake flowers, wreath, and creatures using your child's handprint. |
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Hanger ScaleMake your own scale to teach your child about the weight of different objects. |
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Hardboiled Egg ExperimentTeach your child how brushing your teeth keeps surfaces clean. |
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Hawaiian Papaya SalsaUse local ingredients to make an easy and delicious snack |
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Healthy Food CollageHelp your child create a collage of his/her favorite fruits and vegetables. |
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Helping Out at MealtimeLet your toddler help set the table at mealtime. |
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Homemade GranolaCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this snack with your child. |
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How Does Your Garden Grow?Have your child plant a seed and have her track how it's growing. |
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How Long Is It?Use slippers to teach your child about measuring. |
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How Many Cups?Teach your child about volume by gathering different sized plastic containers and having your child |
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I Can HelpHave your child help set the table for mealtime. |
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I Have to Pull HarderWatch as your keiki pulls, shakes, and moves the plunger, encouraging her efforts and problem solvin |
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Identifying ShapesLearn different shapes by using string and finding objects at home. |
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Is It the Same or Different?Use objects to talk about how items are the same or different. |
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Junior Fire FighterTeaching your child about fire safety is very important. Create a floor plan with your child and pra |
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Kalua Pua'aIncorporate cultural practices while making a delicious meal |
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Keeping the BeatIntroduce your child to rhythms and beats. |
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Kick, Kick, KickAs you do daily activities with your child use language to interact with your child. |
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KitesMake a kite with household items such as a plastic grocery bag and toilet paper tube. |
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Kolea (Golden Plover)Look for the kolea in grassy areas around your neighborhood and do fun activities to learn more abou |
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Landmarks, Bridges and TowersUse photographs or books as inspiration for block play |
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Lasagna CupsA yummy meal that's perfect for little hands! |
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Layered Yogurt ParfaitUse this delicious snack to introduce basic math skills such as patterning. |
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Learning Body PartsFun games that help your child learn and identify parts of her body. |
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Learning My Home Telephone Number and AddressStart the discussion with your child about how to be safe by introducing this activity about importa |
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Learning to PredictUse household materials to make a game to help your toddler learn to make predictions. |
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Lemonade SconesThis is a delicious and fun recipe! |
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Let's CountStrategies to use math talk with your infant. |
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Let's Put the Groceries AwayLet your child be hands on by having him help you put the groceries away after a trip to the market |
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Let's Roll!Let your child experiment with this activity. |
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Let’s Go ShoppingSet up a pretend grocery store. |
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Look What Absorbs!As your child explores this activity, praise her on the process, rather than her abilities. |
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Magical Purple Unicorn Sweet PotatoesWatch the sweet potatoes magically change color! |
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Make a Bedtime Routine ChartUse a bedtime routine chart each night to remind your child of her routine. |
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Make Your Own DrumEngage your little one with music using things found around your home. |
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Make Your Own TentPlay make-believe! Provide your child with simple toys and props that he can use in a variety of way |
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Matching GamePlay a fun card game to match each pair of cards. |
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May I Take Your Order?Help your child design a take-out menu for a “pretend” restaurant. |
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Mealtime MagicDuring meals, turn the TV off and redirect your child by engaging him in what “special” food wil |
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Measuring and CountingHelp your child learn about measurement and counting using household items, such as containers, soap |
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Microwave MochiMany families celebrate the new year with mochi. Here's an easy recipe to make with your family. |
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Mirror, MIrror, What Do I See?Help your child identify different emotions and facial expressions. |
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MobilesMake a mobile with your child. |
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Monkey BitesThis delicious snack is easy and fun to make with your little one! |
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Monkey Bread CupcakeHere's a simple sweet snack to make with your keiki |
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Mr. Pita RabbitA fun Spring snack to make with keiki |
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My Body PuzzleThis activity is a fun way to have your child identify their body parts and make them feel unique an |
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My First Shape ContainerAs your child actively manipulates them, he is learning about each shape’s properties. |
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Nature WalkTake a walk outside with your child and collect natural materials to make a fun activity. |
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Nature WalkHere is an activity to support your preschooler’s development. |
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Number CardsHelp your child learn numbers by playing a number game with cards. |
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Number ChartHave fun counting with your little one by using stamps and stickers in a number chart. |
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Number RubbingsHelp your child make 3-D number rubbings with glue and sand. |
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Omelet in a MugUse a mug to make a tasty breakfast dish |
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On the Go Ravioli Spinach LasagnaCooking teaches valuable lessons. This quick and delicious lasagna dish is something the whole fami |
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Painting With Food ColoringMake colorful creations by painting with food coloring. |
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Pan SushiCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this delicious sushi recipe with your child! |
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PinwheelsMake a pinwheel using household items such as paper and chopsticks. |
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Pizza BallsDelicious recipe that will help your child learn how to sequence in a fun way! |
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Pizza Roll UpsThis yummy snack allows your child to build his/her own pizza while incorporating counting, sequenci |
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PuzzlesBe creative and make a puzzle with your child. |
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Rainbow CloudActivity with keiki to help with patterning, fine motor skills, and art exploration. |
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Red Light, Green Light, and Yellow Light Too!Teach your child safety by playing this interactive game. |
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RollercoasterBuild this roller coaster with your child and watch his curiosity and imagination soar. |
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Sandwich ShapesUse cooking and eating to make learning shapes fun and delicious. |
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Scavenger HuntPlay a collaborative game together |
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Shades of ColorHave your child see the different shades of a color by using food coloring. |
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Shake ItEncourage your child to use familiar containers in different ways. |
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Shapes and SoundsMake learning fun by talking about shapes and sounds using favorite foods. |
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Sidewalk Chalk PaintLet your child's imagination and creativity run wild as he/she paints the sidewalks using this homem |
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Silhouette ShowExplore story telling in a different way by making shadow characters. |
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Spider LegsHelp your child understand numbers and sequence by making spider cards. |
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Sponge ArtHave you child decorate her own wrapping paper with cut out shapes and paint. |
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Sponge PlayDiscovering sink and float properties |
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Storm in a BottleA creative way to reuse empty bottles to create something interesting and engaging for your child. |
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Stuffed Portabella MushroomsThis delicious meal idea is fun to make and eat! |
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Sweet Potato CustardThis fall desert is something that you and your child can both make and enjoy together. |
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Tangram Puzzle PictureUse shapes to create pictures or new shapes |
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Tasting New FoodsActivity to have your preschooler try new foods |
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Tasty TotsCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy this healthy take on tater tots! |
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Texture FramesHave your keiki explore various textures. |
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TexturesGather some textured materials and have your child compare the different textures. |
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The Meaning of ZeroTeach your child about what zero by using household items. |
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Things to TasteEncourage your child to explore new tastes and textures. |
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Tiny BubblesUse soapy water to make a fun learning activity. |
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Tomato Basil PizzaMake a delicious treat with your keiki |
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Tracing ShapesDraw shapes by using different objects to trace. |
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Tuna CakesCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this delicious dish together. |
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Tuna CheesiesCooking teaches valuable lessons. This recipe makes the most delicious tuna cheese sandwich that wil |
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Turkey Avocado BurritosCooking teaches valuable lessons. Enjoy making this burrito with your little one. |
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Turkey Bacon MuffinEnjoy making this recipe with your child. |
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Using a rattleThere are many ways to use a rattle to engage baby. |
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Virtual Field TripEven though some places are closed, explore the world through a virtual field trip. |
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Washing ToysUse this activity as a time to talk about cleaning while having fun. |
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Washing ToysLet your toddler become an active explorer and increase her curiosity with this activity. |
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Watching a Toy Go Out of SightThis interactive activity is a great activity that you can do with your infant to encourage him/her |
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Weather WatchLook outside and talk about the weather. |
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What Comes Next?Play a fun game with your child to help him think of what comes next. |
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What Could It Be?Place an object in a box and have your child guess what's in it by feeling the object with her hands |
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What Happened?Help your baby learn cause and effect. |
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Where is it?Play a "where is it" game with your little one. |
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Where Is the Button?Play a fun guessing game with your child. |
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Where's Teddy?A fun guessing game to play with your child at home. |
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Where’s the Other Slipper?Have your child play a matching game to match each pair of slippers. |
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Wind SockMake your own wind sock. |
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Wondering about Birds with the 4E'sDraw on your child's interest by extending her learning |
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