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Yep, it's that time of year again! Kids are about to go back to school, after hopefully a super fun summer break! Even though summer is a great chance for kids to take a break and reset, it's time to get back in gear for learning. Help kids warm up for the school year with some free, hands-on learning activities from Spark More Play! Check them out:
Flower Power Math:
Make math colorful! Color the flowers and match the equation petals to the right solutions.
Download here
Counting Caterpillars:
Use Playfoam to shape and count numbers 1-5!
Download here
Counting Caterpillars:
Use Playfoam to shape and count numbers 1-5!
Download here
Addition Ten Frame Cards:
Practice early addition and counting with hands-on play! Pair with the subtraction version.
Download here
My Rock Observations:
Get outside and grab some rocks! Learn how to observe, measure, and identify rock characteristics.
Download here
My Rock Observations:
Get outside and grab some rocks! Learn how to observe, measure, and identify rock characteristics.
Download here
My Nature Journal:
Take advantage of the good weather and spend some time outdoors, observing nature around your home!
Download here
Alphabet Letter Mats:
Practice letter recognition and formation with Playfoam (Playfoam develops fine motor skills, too!).
Download here
Alphabet Letter Mats:
Practice letter recognition and formation with Playfoam (Playfoam develops fine motor skills, too!).
Download here
Word Mats:
Develop early reading, writing, and fine motor skills with word mats!
Download here
Shapes Scavenger Hunt:
How many different shapes can you find around your house? Practice shape recognition with a fun scavenger hunt!
Download here
Shapes Scavenger Hunt:
How many different shapes can you find around your house? Practice shape recognition with a fun scavenger hunt!
Download here
The Five Senses Sort:
Get in touch with your senses. Match each object to which sense it goes with!
Download here
Matching Feelings:
Help kids learn social and emotional skills so they can feel more comfortable with their emotions and be a good friend!
Download here
Matching Feelings:
Help kids learn social and emotional skills so they can feel more comfortable with their emotions and be a good friend!
Yep, it's that time of year again! Kids are about to go back to school, after hopefully a super fun summer break! Even though summer is a great chance for kids to take a break and reset, it's time to get back in gear for learning. Help kids warm up for the school year with some free, hands-on learning activities from Spark More Play! Check them out:
Flower Power Math:
Make math colorful! Color the flowers and match the equation petals to the right solutions.
Download here
Counting Caterpillars:
Use Playfoam to shape and count numbers 1-5!
Download here
Counting Caterpillars:
Use Playfoam to shape and count numbers 1-5!
Download here
Addition Ten Frame Cards:
Practice early addition and counting with hands-on play! Pair with the subtraction version.
Download here
My Rock Observations:
Get outside and grab some rocks! Learn how to observe, measure, and identify rock characteristics.
Download here
My Rock Observations:
Get outside and grab some rocks! Learn how to observe, measure, and identify rock characteristics.
Download here
My Nature Journal:
Take advantage of the good weather and spend some time outdoors, observing nature around your home!
Download here
Alphabet Letter Mats:
Practice letter recognition and formation with Playfoam (Playfoam develops fine motor skills, too!).
Download here
Alphabet Letter Mats:
Practice letter recognition and formation with Playfoam (Playfoam develops fine motor skills, too!).
Download here
Word Mats:
Develop early reading, writing, and fine motor skills with word mats!
Download here
Shapes Scavenger Hunt:
How many different shapes can you find around your house? Practice shape recognition with a fun scavenger hunt!
Download here
Shapes Scavenger Hunt:
How many different shapes can you find around your house? Practice shape recognition with a fun scavenger hunt!
Download here
The Five Senses Sort:
Get in touch with your senses. Match each object to which sense it goes with!
Download here
Matching Feelings:
Help kids learn social and emotional skills so they can feel more comfortable with their emotions and be a good friend!
Download here
Matching Feelings:
Help kids learn social and emotional skills so they can feel more comfortable with their emotions and be a good friend!
Ready for an out-of-this-world summer break? We’re here to space up your summer with a bundle of free, space-themed activities for aspiring astronauts ages 6-8!
Blast off on a space adventure with a packet of hands-on learning activities that are perfect for a staycation, road trip, or afternoon at home during summer break. Each activity practices a different skill and encourages independent learning, which helps kids build confidence and self-esteem!
Ready for an out-of-this-world summer break? We’re here to space up your summer with a bundle of free, space-themed activities for aspiring astronauts ages 6-8!
Blast off on a space adventure with a packet of hands-on learning activities that are perfect for a staycation, road trip, or afternoon at home during summer break. Each activity practices a different skill and encourages independent learning, which helps kids build confidence and self-esteem!
Want to earn some badges this summer? Our Explorer Passport gets kids moving and keeps them active and achieving, so it’s perfect for springtime or summer break!
Want to earn some badges this summer? Our Explorer Passport gets kids moving and keeps them active and achieving, so it’s perfect for springtime or summer break!
If you have kids in school, you’ve probably heard the terms “STEM” or “STEAM.” STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (the A in STEAM stands for Arts). So, what’s the difference and why are they important?
If you have kids in school, you’ve probably heard the terms “STEM” or “STEAM.” STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (the A in STEAM stands for Arts). So, what’s the difference and why are they important?
Who doesn’t love free stuff? In those moments where you need an easy, quick activity, craft, or project…think free worksheets! Our teachers, parents, and play experts at Educational Insights have developed free, downloadable content to keep the play (and learning) going at home! You can browse, download, and print free content from Spark More Play! In the meantime, we’ve got coloring sheets, mini art projects, and more free printables so all you have to do is download, print, and play!
Who doesn’t love free stuff? In those moments where you need an easy, quick activity, craft, or project…think free worksheets! Our teachers, parents, and play experts at Educational Insights have developed free, downloadable content to keep the play (and learning) going at home! You can browse, download, and print free content from Spark More Play! In the meantime, we’ve got coloring sheets, mini art projects, and more free printables so all you have to do is download, print, and play!
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a key part of kids’ education! Developing social and emotional skills allows kids to build positive friendships, self-esteem, and self-confidence, as well as help them manage emotions and responses and work well with others. So how do you teach this to kids? Our teachers, parents, and experts have a few suggestions; check them out:
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a key part of kids’ education! Developing social and emotional skills allows kids to build positive friendships, self-esteem, and self-confidence, as well as help them manage emotions and responses and work well with others. So how do you teach this to kids? Our teachers, parents, and experts have a few suggestions; check them out:
It’s summertime! Whether you’re traveling or relaxing at home, we’ve put together some activities so you can skip the planning part and go straight to playtime. Check them out:
It’s summertime! Whether you’re traveling or relaxing at home, we’ve put together some activities so you can skip the planning part and go straight to playtime. Check them out:
Happy Holidays! We love this time of year, but we know it can be stressful to get all your holiday shopping done in time and keep kids entertained while they’re stuck inside. So, we put together our top 10 stocking stuffers for your last-minute shopping needs and a bundle of free, downloadable activities perfect for the holidays!
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TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFERS
These ten tiny treasure ideas are guaranteed to bring big smiles, spark lasting joy, and keep kids' interest well into the new year.
Kanoodle® Game—This brain-bending puzzle game is our #1 stocking stuffer! This pocket-sized puzzle fits easily into stockings and keep kids entertained for hours with 200 puzzle challenges in 2D and 3D mode! Or grab other stocking-sized puzzles from the best-selling series, like Kanoodle Extreme, Kanoodle Genius, or Kanoodle Head-to-Head.
GeoSafari® Jr. Kidnoculars®—Kids can scope out everything from Santa's sleigh to the first buds of spring with this set of focus-free binoculars featuring 2x magnification and extra-large eyepieces! Perfect for nature walks, sky gazing, and more. Get them in blue/green or purple/pink!
Playfoam® Pals™ Holiday Ornaments—Give the gift of holiday spirit with this 2-in-1 craft set! Kids decorate the ornaments with the included stickers and hang them on the tree, then sculpt the Playfoam inside into the perfect pretend play props for the Snowy Pals figurine hidden in the Playfoam! When they're done, squish the Playfoam flat and begin again—Playfoam never dries out, so the fun never ends!
Playfoam® Build-a-Snowman—Kids can squish and squash these packs of Playfoam into their very own no-melt snowmen, then accessorize them with the included hat, scarf, carrot nose, arm branches, eyes, and buttons. This set of three kits is perfect for spreading across sibling stockings, too!
Playfoam® Pals™ Snowy Friends—Inspire hours of pretend-play fun! Each special-edition snow globe pod contains a snowy mix of Playfoam perfect for sculpting a squishy, squashy, play world, and a hidden mystery Pal to play in it! Kids will want to collect them all!
TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFER CONT
BrainBolt® Genius—This mind-melting memory game tests your memory skills as you try to remember and recreate light-up, colorful patterns! If you loved original BrainBolt, you'll love taking on the Genius version! Plus, it has multiplayer mode which is perfect for spending time together over the holidays.
PaperCraft Doll Fashion Party—Encourage creativity with this set of four PaperCraft booklets, each featuring extra-large, stick-on (and off, and on again) dolls and fashions for endless mix and match outfits and hours of creative play. And with four sets you can spread them across other sibling's stockings or give as small gifts to other friends and family.
GeoSafari® Jr. Dino Discovery—Turn Christmas day into a prehistoric party with a real dino dig packed with surprises! Kids scoop and dig in the reusable dino dirt to find and excavate Triceratops or T-Rex bones, then assemble the bones to create a complete skeleton. Kits also include fossil molds and a volcano carry case!
Design & Drill® Robot—'Tis the season for STEM learning and this DIY robot is the perfect introduction for preschoolers! Kids snap the pieces together, then use the included screwdriver and colorful bolts to decorate their rockin' robot pal. When they're done, it's time for robot-themed pretend play.
Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies® Rescue Helicopter—Level up your kid's construction play with the rescue helicopter toy they build themselves with the kid-friendly power drill! This toy is the perfect introduction to STEM learning, stocking-sized, and great for pretend and imaginative play! Plus, the eco-friendly packaging unfolds into a playset. Or try the budget-friendly Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Tractor or Plane set!
FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
If kids are on break from school and stuck inside from the chilly weather, it's time for free activities. Spark More Play™ activities are free, downloadable activities that combine learning with hands-on fun—developed by teachers, parents, and play experts—and are designed to keep the play (and learning) going!
Winter Activities Bundle—We've bundled our favorite winter and holiday activities so you can just click, download, print, and play! Create a cute holiday pop-up card, color holiday lights by shape, make a Christmas tree out of recycled materials, and more! The winter bundle has 6 free activities to choose from. Download for free here.
Holiday Coloring Pages—Get festive and creative with some coloring pages based on Puppet-on-a-Pen™ characters! These are perfect for a quick printable activity to fill time and exercise those creative muscles. Download the Happy Holidays coloring page here and the Peace, Love, and Joy coloring page here.
Happy Holidays! We love this time of year, but we know it can be stressful to get all your holiday shopping done in time and keep kids entertained while they’re stuck inside. So, we put together our top 10 stocking stuffers for your last-minute shopping needs and a bundle of free, downloadable activities perfect for the holidays!
Document
TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFERS
These ten tiny treasure ideas are guaranteed to bring big smiles, spark lasting joy, and keep kids' interest well into the new year.
Kanoodle® Game—This brain-bending puzzle game is our #1 stocking stuffer! This pocket-sized puzzle fits easily into stockings and keep kids entertained for hours with 200 puzzle challenges in 2D and 3D mode! Or grab other stocking-sized puzzles from the best-selling series, like Kanoodle Extreme, Kanoodle Genius, or Kanoodle Head-to-Head.
GeoSafari® Jr. Kidnoculars®—Kids can scope out everything from Santa's sleigh to the first buds of spring with this set of focus-free binoculars featuring 2x magnification and extra-large eyepieces! Perfect for nature walks, sky gazing, and more. Get them in blue/green or purple/pink!
Playfoam® Pals™ Holiday Ornaments—Give the gift of holiday spirit with this 2-in-1 craft set! Kids decorate the ornaments with the included stickers and hang them on the tree, then sculpt the Playfoam inside into the perfect pretend play props for the Snowy Pals figurine hidden in the Playfoam! When they're done, squish the Playfoam flat and begin again—Playfoam never dries out, so the fun never ends!
Playfoam® Build-a-Snowman—Kids can squish and squash these packs of Playfoam into their very own no-melt snowmen, then accessorize them with the included hat, scarf, carrot nose, arm branches, eyes, and buttons. This set of three kits is perfect for spreading across sibling stockings, too!
Playfoam® Pals™ Snowy Friends—Inspire hours of pretend-play fun! Each special-edition snow globe pod contains a snowy mix of Playfoam perfect for sculpting a squishy, squashy, play world, and a hidden mystery Pal to play in it! Kids will want to collect them all!
TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFER CONT
BrainBolt® Genius—This mind-melting memory game tests your memory skills as you try to remember and recreate light-up, colorful patterns! If you loved original BrainBolt, you'll love taking on the Genius version! Plus, it has multiplayer mode which is perfect for spending time together over the holidays.
PaperCraft Doll Fashion Party—Encourage creativity with this set of four PaperCraft booklets, each featuring extra-large, stick-on (and off, and on again) dolls and fashions for endless mix and match outfits and hours of creative play. And with four sets you can spread them across other sibling's stockings or give as small gifts to other friends and family.
GeoSafari® Jr. Dino Discovery—Turn Christmas day into a prehistoric party with a real dino dig packed with surprises! Kids scoop and dig in the reusable dino dirt to find and excavate Triceratops or T-Rex bones, then assemble the bones to create a complete skeleton. Kits also include fossil molds and a volcano carry case!
Design & Drill® Robot—'Tis the season for STEM learning and this DIY robot is the perfect introduction for preschoolers! Kids snap the pieces together, then use the included screwdriver and colorful bolts to decorate their rockin' robot pal. When they're done, it's time for robot-themed pretend play.
Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies® Rescue Helicopter—Level up your kid's construction play with the rescue helicopter toy they build themselves with the kid-friendly power drill! This toy is the perfect introduction to STEM learning, stocking-sized, and great for pretend and imaginative play! Plus, the eco-friendly packaging unfolds into a playset. Or try the budget-friendly Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Tractor or Plane set!
FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
If kids are on break from school and stuck inside from the chilly weather, it's time for free activities. Spark More Play™ activities are free, downloadable activities that combine learning with hands-on fun—developed by teachers, parents, and play experts—and are designed to keep the play (and learning) going!
Winter Activities Bundle—We've bundled our favorite winter and holiday activities so you can just click, download, print, and play! Create a cute holiday pop-up card, color holiday lights by shape, make a Christmas tree out of recycled materials, and more! The winter bundle has 6 free activities to choose from. Download for free here.
Holiday Coloring Pages—Get festive and creative with some coloring pages based on Puppet-on-a-Pen™ characters! These are perfect for a quick printable activity to fill time and exercise those creative muscles. Download the Happy Holidays coloring page here and the Peace, Love, and Joy coloring page here.
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