Learning areas

Browse activities by learning area — the skills children build as they play, from early literacy and math to fine motor skills, science and social-emotional learning.

Literacy & Language

45 activities

Playful literacy activities that help toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners fall in love with words. Children explore letters, beginning sounds, rhymes and stories through tracing, games and picture talk. Every activity includes simple prompts so parents and teachers can grow vocabulary and early reading skills in just a few minutes a day.
Math & Numbers

33 activities

Hands-on early math activities and printable worksheets for children aged 1 to 7. Kids count real objects, recognize numbers, sort, compare sizes, spot patterns and name shapes, building the number sense that later math depends on. Each activity explains what to look for, so you can see exactly how your child's thinking is growing.
Fine Motor Skills

37 activities

Fine motor activities strengthen the small muscles of the hands and fingers that children need for holding a pencil, using scissors, buttoning and eating independently. Tracing, coloring, stacking, playdough and cutting practice are offered at just the right level for each age, with tips to make every task easier or more challenging.
Gross Motor & Movement

6 activities

Movement games and active play ideas that build balance, coordination and body awareness indoors or outside. These activities give busy bodies a purpose: hopping, chasing, stretching and dancing while learning to follow directions. Perfect for brain breaks in the classroom and rainy days at home.
Social & Emotional

16 activities

Social-emotional learning activities that help young children name their feelings, calm their bodies, take turns and show kindness. Gentle stories, games and conversation starters give adults simple words to use in everyday moments. These skills support friendships, confidence and a smoother day for everyone.
Science & Nature

19 activities

Early science activities that turn natural curiosity into real investigation. Children observe plants and animals, explore the weather and seasons, make predictions and test their ideas with simple, safe experiments. Each activity includes questions that encourage kids to wonder, notice and explain what they see.
Art & Creativity

21 activities

Creative art activities and coloring pages that invite children to experiment with color, texture and imagination. The focus is on the process, not a perfect product, so every child can succeed. Adults will find ideas for open-ended drawing, collage and pretend play that build confidence and self-expression.
Thinking & Problem Solving

38 activities

Thinking skills activities such as mazes, sequencing, matching and spot-the-difference puzzles that grow attention, memory and logical reasoning. Children practice planning ahead, noticing details and trying again when something does not work the first time. These are the habits of mind that support learning in every subject.
Music & Rhythm

5 activities

Music and rhythm activities that use singing, clapping, chanting and homemade instruments to build listening skills and a feel for the steady beat. Rhythm play also supports early reading, because hearing syllables and rhymes starts with the ear. No musical training is needed: every activity explains exactly what to do.
Life Skills & Self-Care

9 activities

Practical life skills activities that help young children become capable and independent: getting dressed, brushing teeth, washing hands, tidying up and helping at home. Simple routines, picture checklists and stories make everyday tasks feel achievable. Children gain confidence each time they can say "I did it myself!"