Helping You Keep Young Children Learning — At Home and in Child Care
Tummy time is an important part of your infant’s day and a good point of connection with a caregiver or sibling. Placing your baby on his tummy to play helps your child develop core strength for future milestones such as sitting, crawling, and walking.
One way to make tummy time more enjoyable is to provide your baby with something to pique his interest — give this activity a try!
Noodles aren't just fun to eat — they're fun to play with, too!
Dye some pasta and check out these ideas for how your child can use the colorful noodles to practice sorting, counting, and more!
Sensory play is a great way for children to explore the world around them!
Try this Dry Soil vs. Wet Soil activity to teach your child about textures, which builds his sense of touch while strengthening his motor skills.
More Activities from CCRI
Painting with Water (ages 1+)
Hands-On Learning (all ages)
Pancake Skewers (ages 5+)
Fostering Independence in Young Children (all ages)
Mealtime with Infants (ages 0-1)
Feeling Anxious? (all ages)
Cotton Ball Grab (ages 2-3)
A Bright Idea to Ring in the New Year (ages 3+)
Practicing Gratitude (ages 2+)
Nature Painting (ages 4+)
Leaf People (ages 3-4)
Halloween Candy: Sort, Search, and Count (ages 3-6)
Shining a Light on Tummy Time (ages 2+ weeks)
Loose Parts (ages 1+)
Healthy Nut Butter Dip (ages 2+)
Put Your Child in the Driver's Seat (ages 18 months to 7 years)
Sweet Bear Toast (ages 2+)
The Nose Knows Memory Game (ages 4+)
The Ice Cream Census (ages 3-7)
Sensory Play Using Soil (ages 2-5)
Use Your Noodle (ages 2-5)
Blowing Bubbles (ages 2+)
Getting Creative with Toilet Paper Rolls (ages 3+)
Fun Nature Activities for Kids (ages 2+)
Fun Ways to Reconnect With Your Child (all ages)
Hands-On Learning (all ages)
Creating Your Own Creation Station (Toddler, Pre-K, and school-age)
Getting (Back) On Schedule During COVID-19 (all ages)
Curated Learning Resources
Bonding & Learning for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos
Play & Active Learning for Preschoolers
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Reading & Math
Science & Discovery
Arts & History
Travel the World
Parent Resources
Family & Home
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