Activities to have Fun, Learn and Create
Literacy and Numeracy
Literacy and numeracy abilities are important aspects of communication and are crucial for learning.
Literacy is the use of language and is demonstrated through a variety of forms such as talking, listening, reading, writing, music and the arts.
Numeracy is the ability to use mathematical concepts. Some mathematical ideas include, numbers, counting, patterning, problem-solving and measurement.
DIY geoboard
5 – 15 mins Fine motor, colour mixing, science concepts Easy Minimal preparation Geoboards are a fabulous learning tool. They are great for creating art, …
Sensory Number Dig
10 – 20 mins Fine motor, number recognition, equations, sensory Minimal mess Easy This sensory number dig is a great play based experience that not …
Letter-sound dig
5 – 15 mins Fine motor, colour mixing, science concepts Minimal mess Easy Minimal Preparation This simple activity is a quick and easy learning experience …
Pattern-tops
10 – 20 mins Fine motor, patterning, sorting, colour recognition Minimal mess Easy! Requires preparation This pattern top activity is so simple and inexpensive! A …
Alphabet scramble
5 – 10 mins Letter recognition, upper/lower case letter differentiation, fine motor, matching Mess free Easy! Alphabet match is a super easy literacy activity that …
Roll & Draw a Monster game
10 – 25 mins Counting, object numeration, fine motor, creative expression Minimal mess Requires some preparation Roll & Drawn a Monster was such a fun …
Line leaps
10 – 20 mins Gross motor, measurement Mess free Easy! If you have kids that have a ridiculous amount of energy that needs to be …
Rhyming blocks
10 – 20 mins Rhyming, pre-literacy, matching Minimal mess Requires preparation Rhyming is an important skill to develop and learn. It teaches children how language …
Sticker name game
10 – 15 mins Name recognition, letter recognition, matching, fine motor Minimal mess Easy! This sticker name game is a great hands-on, play based way …