Creative play

Let your kids get creative with these process-oriented art, craft, sensory, and pretend play activities from the Weekly Kids' Co-op!

Mirrors add a magical element to play setups. Here are some ideas for how to use them for play + creating ...Mirrors are a fun material to use for play, art and learning! There are many possibilities for the ways they can be used. They also add a sense of awe and wonder to play through experimentation with the reflections created. Keep reading to find out some the ways we have been exploring using mirrors at home.There are 3 types of mirrors used for play and art as shown below. These…

This science and art activity for kids is wet and messy...but the mess is all soap water so it's perfect for exploring process art home! Plus, it makes these beautiful, lacy prints!

Summer is not just about fun in the sun or playing on the beach. What would a Summer be without some of our favourite cool treats, like ice cream! “Ice Cream Summer” by Peter Sis is a s…

Pretend play ideas for kids including dramatic play, props, costumes and more!

Add interest to the children's outdoor play areas with this inspiring educator compilation of simple mud kitchen and digging play spaces for children by The Empowered Educator. #mudkitchen #messyplay #outdoorplay #mudplay #sandpit #sandplay #daycareactivities

This moon sand recipe is so easy to make! With only two ingredients, you'll be playing with this soft and sensory sand within minutes. Moon Sand This moon sand recipe is so much fun. The texture is soft and crumbly, but it also molds really well into different shapes. The kids thought it was the best thing ever! I've tested different kinetic sand recipes before (like this kinetic sand, this moldable play sand and this foam sand), but this one was BY FAR the best. And with only 2 ingredients…

For a fun variation on regular play dough try making sand play dough! This play dough is perfect for summer and can be whipped up in just 5 minutes!

Have you made bubble foam yet? Turning it into bubble foam trucks is even better! This easy sensory bin from Busy Toddler is a must try.

Perfect for sensory play