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9 engaging activities Before you begin, follow a quick tour of how the Activity
Bag is organized.
with 9 simple supplies
pack your activity bag - SUPPLY LIST
You just need 9 basic supplies that you probably already
from the bestselling have at home. Check the Supply list, pack your bag, and
get ready!

USE THE FLASHCARDS TO DO THE ACTIVITIES

Type of activity
yellow = move /
Supplies blue = learn /
needed for green = create
the activity

Instructions Activity for one

child / a group

for you to try out Tips to make the

activity more
engaging,
learning ideas
GET ALL etc.

99 ACTIVITES
HERE Please keep in mind that supervision is required at all times.

pack these 9 supplies: COLOR HUNT

learn
CRAYONS SCISSORS

PAPER
1. Using masking tape, make five squares on the
PLAYING CARDS floor.
A

Some activities require A

A standard deck with

sheets of different
colors. If possible, grab 52 cards. 2. Place a different colored crayon in each square.
some cardboard, too.
3. Now find 3 (or more) objects of the same color
in the room.
2 DICE MASKING TAPE

MINI POM POMS

HANDKERCHIEF
In most activities, these
Any type of handkerchief
can be substituted with
or bandana will work.
colorful buttons or similar
small colorful objects.

RANDOM OBJECTS
BALLOONS Some activities require
random objects - these
can be toys, office TIP:
supplies etc. You do not
have to prep these in If more children are playing, have them race each
advance.
other. Each child hunts for a different color.

That’s it! You’re ready to test all 9 activities!

 create
CRAZY CRAYONS EMPTY YOUR POCKETS

1. Take three crayons in your hand.
2. Place the tip of the crayons on the paper.
3. Draw different shapes with the triple crayon.
Try circles, squares, triangles.
learn
1. Have all the children empty their pockets.
(Or gather some random objects from around
the house).
2. Arrange all the objects in a line on the table.
3. Have the children take a good look at the
objects and try to remember the objects.
4. Tie a handkerchief over a child’s eyes and take
some of the objects away (the more you take,
the harder it gets).
5. Untie the handkerchief. The child tries to guess
which objects are missing.

TIP: TIP:
Observe the way shapes are formed with the triple If more children are playing take turns.
crayon. Compare a simple line to a triangle or a
circle. How do the lines intersect?

create
PIN THE NOSE OVERLAPPING SHAPES
move

1. Draw a simple face on a piece of paper: eyes, 1. Draw overlapping shapes on a large piece of
ears, mouth and hair. Don’t draw the nose. paper..
2. Cut out a simple nose out of a piece of paper 2. Color all overlapping pieces first.
and place a rolled piece of masking tape on
3. Then freestyle the artwork. Color the circles,
the back of the nose.
color the empty space.
3. Tie a handkerchief over a child’s eyes.
4. Display your art.
4. Spin the child around.
5. Have the child try to stick the nose to the right
position.

TIP: TIP:
If more children are playing, other children can help As you draw the shapes, describe what you’re drawing:
guide the blindfolded child to the right position. Take circle, triangle, square...
turns.
MAGIC CONE TAPE ANIMALS

move
learn
1. Using a piece of paper 1. Using masking tape, draw simple shapes on the
make a cone and secure floor. Make sure they’re about five feet apart.
it with masking tape.
2. Have your child stand on one of the shapes.
2. Take the toy and place it in the cone.
3. Now turn into different animals and move
Say Your toy is INSIDE the cone.
around the room. Give your kids simple
3. Now it’s your child’s turn. Give them directions instructions.
on where to place the cone (or the toy).
Here are some ideas:
Stomp like a bear to the triangle.
Here are some words for you to use:
Jump like a bunny to the square.
outside, below, above, on, off, beside, next to,
Crawl like a worm to the circle.
in front of, behind.

TIP: TIP:
Talk about the opposites, too. When the toy is inside Have the children come up with their own moving
the cone, ask your child: What is the opposite of instructions.
inside? Place your toy there.
create

POM POM SHAPES

learn
PAPER HOUSE

1. Choose one color of paper and cut out different 1. Draw shapes on pieces of paper: a circle on one
shapes for windows, doors, roof etc. sheet, a rectangle on the other.
2. Choose a different color of paper and cut out
2. Arrange the pom poms along the lines so they
a larger shape for the house.
form the shape on the paper.
3. Assemble your house by placing the smaller
shapes onto the large one.

TIP: TIP:
If more children are participating, try making Talk about what is the shape on the paper, how many
a whole town. sides it has etc.