{"id":32017,"date":"2024-10-14T13:18:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T21:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=32017"},"modified":"2025-03-17T07:40:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:40:30","slug":"learning-activities-for-3-year-olds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learning-activities-for-3-year-olds\/32017","title":{"rendered":"20+ Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#7956c5\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#ae92e9\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding\" style=\"font-size:4.5rem\"><strong>20+ Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-3rem-padding aofl-waysToShare is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#467ff7\"><strong>Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color aofl-social-icons-share is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li 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style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-mb-3rem-padding\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32039\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa\"><strong><a href=\"#sensory\" title=\"\">Alphabet Sensory Bin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa\"><strong><a href=\"#act\" title=\"\">Act Out Stories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#craft\" title=\"\">Craft Letters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#playdough\" title=\"\">Playdough Letters <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#sing\" title=\"\">Sing and Dance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#move\" title=\"\">Move and Count<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#measure\" title=\"\">Measurement Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#shape\" title=\"\">Shape Bingo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#bead\" title=\"\">Bead Patterns<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#sort\" title=\"\">Sort Everything<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#weather\" title=\"\">Draw the Weather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#butterfly\" title=\"\">Butterfly &amp; Bee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#mix\" title=\"\">Mix Paints<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#sink\" title=\"\">Sink or Float<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#plant\" title=\"\">Plant a Garden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#kitchen\" title=\"\">Help in the Kitchen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#scavenger\" title=\"\">Sensory Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#musical\" title=\"\">Musical Instruments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#face\" title=\"\">Make a Face<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#online\" title=\"\">Fun Online Learning Games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">There\u2019s no better time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/a-parents-guide-to-play-based-learning\/8199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">learn through play<\/a> than the toddler years! Play-based learning activities offer benefits beyond targeted educational concepts, such as building motor skills and developing social-emotional awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">The following learning activities for 3-year-olds foster broader abilities, like motor skills and more, while also helping little ones work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-skills-should-your-preschooler-have-before-they-start-school\/5983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">skills they\u2019ll need for kindergarten<\/a>. But mostly, they\u2019re just a lot of fun! Use them as educational activities for 3-year-olds (and even slightly older) at home or in preschool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">For even more structured early learning, check out our ABCmouse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/program\/preschool-math-learning-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Preschool Learning Curriculum<\/a>, designed by experts to build foundational literacy, math, science, and social studies skills through engaging activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-22\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23\"><strong>Pre-Reading Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">At this age, kids are ready to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-teach-letter-recognition-for-young-learners\/26993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">learning the alphabet<\/a>, which you can incorporate into play activities. Be sure to continue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fun-reading-activities-for-preschoolers\/3083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reading regularly with your child<\/a>, asking them questions about the story to ensure comprehension. Here are some simple learning activities for 3-year-olds that can help them get ready to start reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sensory\"><strong>1. Explore Alphabet Sensory Bins<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Sensory bins are so much fun for preschoolers, as they allow them to explore new textures and discover hidden objects. Create your own using a plastic bin and the <strong>filler of your choice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24\">\n<li>uncooked rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shredded paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pom poms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>colored water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shaving cream <br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Then, add in alphabet magnets or foam letters and let kids dig through the bin in search of letters and work to name each letter they find. Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/alphabet-sensory-bin-activity\/10789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">alphabet sensory bins here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens.jpg\" alt=\"An alphabet sensory bin with colorful letters. \" class=\"wp-image-32034\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"act\"><strong>2. Act Out Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Imaginative play helps encourage creativity, and you can make it even more meaningful by having kids act out stories you\u2019ve read together. This kind of story retelling helps develop skills like <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/teaching-children-sequence-of-events-in-storytelling\/24998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sequence of events<\/a>, remembering character traits, and other key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/reading-comprehension-strategies\/29464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reading comprehension<\/a> concepts. You can act out stories with them or encourage them to use stuffed animals, puppets, or other toys as characters instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children acting out a fairy tale. \" class=\"wp-image-29618\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"craft\"><strong>3. Create Letter Crafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Pull out your craft supplies and let your preschooler get creative with alphabet letters. You can create collages, letter animals, rainbow letters, glitter letters, and so much more. Get started with these ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-a-crafts\/14691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter A crafts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-b-crafts-and-activities\/28882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter B crafts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-c-crafts-and-activities\/30037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter C crafts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Free fun letter A crafts from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-14772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI.png\" alt=\"Free fun letter B crafts from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-28988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts.png\" alt=\"Free fun letter C crafts from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-30327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"playdough\"><strong>4. Make Playdough Letters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">What toddler doesn\u2019t love the squish of playdough? Molding, squeezing, and shaping the dough strengthens motor skills too. Step playtime up a notch by showing your child how to shape letters out of playdough. This fun, tactile approach can further help them commit these letter shapes to memory. When you\u2019re done, call out the letter names and let your little one smash them flat one by one!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png\" alt=\"Colorful playdough letters. \" class=\"wp-image-25765\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sing\"><strong>5. Sing and Dance to Alphabet Songs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Singing and dancing aren&#8217;t just fun\u2013they also helps kids remember information. Incorporate catchy alphabet songs into your toddler dance parties, and encourage everyone to sing along. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SuDjqCjto9U&amp;t=12s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ABCmouse YouTube channel<\/a> is full of fun alphabet songs you and your child will love.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udfb5 ABCmouse Alphabet Songs A to Z | 58-Minute Preschool Music Compilation for TV | Learn the ABCs! \ud83c\udfb6\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SuDjqCjto9U?start=12&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-29\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30\"><strong>Math Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">By now, your child is probably beginning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/number-and-counting-activities-for-preschoolers\/25723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">learn to count<\/a>, starting with their fingers. At age 3, your child can begin developing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/number-sense-activities-for-pre-k-and-early-elementary\/21185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">number sense skills<\/a> like cardinality and one-to-one correspondence. While targeted learning activities are good, kids can also learn early math skills with a hands-on approach, using activities like those described below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:60px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9c9e6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For more great math activities for young children, check out our list of engaging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/hands-on-math-activities-for-your-preschooler\/2334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hands-on Math Activities here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"move\"><strong>6. Move and Count&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Going for a walk? Count your steps. Climbing stairs? Count them one by one. Getting snacks? Count out how many crackers or raisins you have. Use every opportunity to get in a little counting practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#fffeed;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong> Set a timer for 60 seconds, then ask your child to see how many times they can do a specific movement (hop on one foot, touch their toes, etc.) before the timer goes off, counting as they go. Then, try again to see if they can break their record (and count even higher).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"measure\"><strong>7. Learn About Measurement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math.png\" alt=\"Children using a measuring tape to measure brazil on a map. \" class=\"wp-image-9116\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:766px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This is the time to learn about comparison words like bigger and smaller, taller and shorter, more and less. You don\u2019t need to worry about inches or pounds just yet. Instead, try games like looking for leaves of five different sizes, then putting them in order from largest to smallest. Get more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/10-fun-and-interactive-measurement-activities-for-preschoolers\/2837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">preschool measurement activities here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"shape\"><strong>8. Play Shape Bingo<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Point out and help your preschooler identify shapes in the world around them, such as triangles, squares, circles, and rectangles. Count the number of sides together, and talk about straight lines and curves. Then, get our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-shape-bingo\/16346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">free printable Shape Bingo pages<\/a> and see who can get three in a row first or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/shapes-coloring-pages-for-kids\/16693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shape coloring pages<\/a> for extra practice independently.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages.png\" alt=\"Free fun shape bingo cards from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-16662\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"bead\"><strong>9. String Bead Patterns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting.png\" alt=\"A child stringing a pattern of beads on pipe cleaner. \" class=\"wp-image-26890\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Stringing beads is a classic play-based learning activity and for good reason. It helps<strong> build fine motor skills, encourages creativity<\/strong>, and can even be very soothing! Be sure to choose beads that are large enough for young fingers to manipulate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#fffeed;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong> Create patterns for your child to copy, such as three red beads, two blue beads, and one yellow bead. Identifying and recreating patterns develops logical reasoning skills they\u2019ll use in more advanced math and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sort\"><strong>10. Sort Everything<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Part of identifying patterns is determining what certain items have in common. This means identifying characteristics like color, shape, size, texture, and more. When kids sort items by their properties, they learn to look more closely at details and practice comparing. Try sorting toy cars by color, building blocks by size, or silverware by shape. Find more fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/sorting-activities-for-preschoolers\/21432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sorting activities for preschoolers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-33\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34\"><strong>Science Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Young children enjoy exploring the world around them, pointing out new animals, <strong>asking why<\/strong> the sky is blue, and <strong>learning what happens<\/strong> when they push their cereal bowl off the table. These are all science activities in one way or another (even the cereal bowl!). Encourage that interest with learning activities like these.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"weather\"><strong>11. Draw the Weather&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather.png\" alt=\"A picture of different types of weather drawn by a young child. \" class=\"wp-image-32028\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Start a weather journal in a blank notebook. Each day, ask your child to draw a picture of the weather they see outside. Record the date and weather details like temperature and rain or snowfall amounts on that day\u2019s page. From time to time, you can look back through the book and talk about the changes in weather throughout the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:60px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9c9e6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Here are more fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/preschool-weather-activities\/752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">preschool weather activities<\/a> to try.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"butterfly\"><strong>12. Flap Like a Butterfly, Buzz Like a Bee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Imitating animals comes naturally to kids, and it can also encourage them to learn more about various species.<strong> Invite your child to move<\/strong> and make the noises of all sorts of animals. \u2014you can explore this idea further with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8RdV9dNH-hw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ABCmouse original song <em>Fly with Me<\/em><\/a>. If they\u2019re unsure of the animal, spend a moment doing some research together to learn about it. This activity is good physical exercise and so much fun to watch! <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee.png\" alt=\"A bee and a butterfly hovering over a bright pink flower. \" class=\"wp-image-32029\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"mix\"><strong>13. Mix Paints to Learn About Colors<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Paint mixing is such a cool way to explore all the colors of the spectrum. Kids can mix with their hands on paper or in cups using wood craft sticks to stir. After they\u2019ve mixed up an array of beautiful colors, they can paint you a new masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint.png\" alt=\"A child mixing paint in a painters pallet. \" class=\"wp-image-32030\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sink\"><strong>14. Find Out What Sinks or Floats<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Dropping items into a bin of water to see if they sink or float is actually an early <strong>exploration of density<\/strong>. Ask your child to predict what will happen before they drop an item in and see if they can identify any common characteristics about what sinks and what floats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"plant\"><strong>15. Plant a Garden<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Whether you\u2019ve got a big veggie patch in the backyard or a row of herbs growing on the windowsill, gardening teaches toddlers about plant life cycles and healthy eating. Try the classic activity of planting a bean in a transparent cup to watch the roots grow below the surface. You can also check out this cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learn-how-to-make-silly-seed-animals\/2012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">silly seeds activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800.png\" alt=\"Silly seed animals made from growing grass seed in cups.\" class=\"wp-image-3871\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800.png 1185w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-38\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39\"><strong>More Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"kitchen\"><strong>16. Help Out in the Kitchen<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Invite your child into the kitchen and make them a part of the cooking (and cleaning) experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#fffeed;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong> Let children help measure ingredients, learn the names of various kitchen tools, or sniff the various spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">When it\u2019s time to eat, show your child how to put together a healthy meal, allowing them to help with the prep when possible. Afterwards, they can help wash (non-breakable) dishes in a little tub of soapy water or sort the silverware when you empty the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and daughter exploring textures in a kitchen. \" class=\"wp-image-29196\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"scavenger\"><strong>17. Go On a Sensory Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Expand the senses by making a list of characteristics and asking your toddler to find items that fit each one. For instance, your list might include <strong>soft, hard, tall, small, pink, fuzzy, and smooth<\/strong>. Your child might point out a pillow, a book, a big tree, a ladybug, a flower, a stuffed animal, and the bathtub wall. Use descriptive language to build their sensory vocabulary whenever you can.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"musical\"><strong>18. Try Out Musical Instruments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A love of music starts early in many kids. Whether they tap away on piano keys, bang on a homemade drum, blow through a harmonica, or strum a little ukulele, they\u2019re exploring sounds and various ways to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:60px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9c9e6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Resist the urge to show children exactly the right way to play instruments at first and let them experiment. When they begin to show more interest, start demonstrations and lessons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy playing drums on pots and pans on the living room floor. \" class=\"wp-image-31836\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1.jpg 948w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"face\"><strong>19. Make a Face<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Managing emotions is a<strong> vital social emotional skill<\/strong> and it all starts with learning to recognize them. Spend time making silly faces with your child, showing what it looks like when a person is happy, sad, amused, worried, angry, or confused. This can be especially helpful for kids who have neurological differences, since this skill doesn\u2019t always come naturally to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces.png\" alt=\"A young boy making lots of different silly faces. \" class=\"wp-image-32072\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces-768x176.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"online\"><strong>20. Play Online Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A little screen time, even at this age, can be a valuable way for children to learn. The online games at ABCmouse are specifically designed to allow kids to learn independently through play and work on developing early math and reading skills, as well as other important concepts. Take a look at our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online learning games<\/a> and choose a few to introduce to your 3-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aofl-printable-bottom-banner\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9587\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-768x371.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Looking for More Fun Activities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1036ba7b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button printable-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\"><strong>See All ABCmouse Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-post-heading\">Related Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f;letter-spacing:0.5px\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-269406\" class=\"wp-block-post post-269406 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-halloween tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1774\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Banana-Ghosts-Halloween-Snack-Featured-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Banana-Ghosts-Halloween-Snack-Featured-Image.png 1774w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Banana-Ghosts-Halloween-Snack-Featured-Image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Banana-Ghosts-Halloween-Snack-Featured-Image-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Banana-Ghosts-Halloween-Snack-Featured-Image-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Banana-Ghosts-Halloween-Snack-Featured-Image-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-45 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-banana-ghosts-halloween-snack-for-kids\/269406\" target=\"_self\" >Easy Banana Ghosts Halloween Snack for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-46 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Make easy banana ghosts with bananas and chocolate chips for a fun Halloween snack kids can help create in just a few simple steps.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-banana-ghosts-halloween-snack-for-kids\/269406\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-269417\" class=\"wp-block-post post-269417 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-halloween tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1774\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Spider-Cracker-Snack-Craft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Spider-Cracker-Snack-Craft-1.png 1774w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Spider-Cracker-Snack-Craft-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Spider-Cracker-Snack-Craft-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Spider-Cracker-Snack-Craft-1-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Spider-Cracker-Snack-Craft-1-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-47 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-spider-halloween-snack-for-kids\/269417\" target=\"_self\" >Easy Cracker Spider Halloween Snack for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-48 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Make easy cracker spider Halloween snacks with kids using round crackers, pretzel legs, a creamy spread, and candy eyes for a fun edible craft.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-spider-halloween-snack-for-kids\/269417\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-269390\" class=\"wp-block-post post-269390 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-halloween tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1774\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hallowee-Activities-Pumpkin-Mason-Jar-Featured-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hallowee-Activities-Pumpkin-Mason-Jar-Featured-Image.png 1774w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hallowee-Activities-Pumpkin-Mason-Jar-Featured-Image-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hallowee-Activities-Pumpkin-Mason-Jar-Featured-Image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hallowee-Activities-Pumpkin-Mason-Jar-Featured-Image-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hallowee-Activities-Pumpkin-Mason-Jar-Featured-Image-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-49 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-jack-o-lantern-craft-for-kids\/269390\" target=\"_self\" >Easy Mason Jar Jack-O\u2019-Lantern Craft for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-50 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Make a glowing mason jar jack-o\u2019-lantern with kids using orange paint, a paper pumpkin face, and a battery-operated tea light for Halloween fun.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-jack-o-lantern-craft-for-kids\/269390\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-268620\" class=\"wp-block-post post-268620 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-halloween tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1944\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Pencil-Monster-Craft-Featured-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Pencil-Monster-Craft-Featured-Image.png 1944w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Pencil-Monster-Craft-Featured-Image-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Pencil-Monster-Craft-Featured-Image-1536x639.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Pencil-Monster-Craft-Featured-Image-767x319.png 767w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Pencil-Monster-Craft-Featured-Image-1200x499.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-51 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-pipe-cleaner-pencil-monster-craft-for-kids\/268620\" target=\"_self\" >Easy Pipe Cleaner Pencil Monster Craft for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-52 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Make a silly pipe cleaner pencil monster with this easy Halloween craft for kids using colorful pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and pencils.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-pipe-cleaner-pencil-monster-craft-for-kids\/268620\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-268608\" class=\"wp-block-post post-268608 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-halloween tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1944\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Craft-Ping-Pong-Ghost-Feature-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Craft-Ping-Pong-Ghost-Feature-Image.png 1944w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Craft-Ping-Pong-Ghost-Feature-Image-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Craft-Ping-Pong-Ghost-Feature-Image-767x319.png 767w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Craft-Ping-Pong-Ghost-Feature-Image-1536x639.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ABCmouse-Halloween-Craft-Ping-Pong-Ghost-Feature-Image-1200x499.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" 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category-activities tag-halloween tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-sensory-bins\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1942\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Halloween-Sensory-Bins-Featured-Image-2.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Halloween-Sensory-Bins-Featured-Image-2.png 1942w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Halloween-Sensory-Bins-Featured-Image-2-1200x500.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Halloween-Sensory-Bins-Featured-Image-2-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Halloween-Sensory-Bins-Featured-Image-2-766x319.png 766w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Halloween-Sensory-Bins-Featured-Image-2-1536x640.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1942px) 100vw, 1942px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-55 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/halloween-sensory-bins-for-kids\/268737\" target=\"_self\" >Halloween Sensory Bins for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-56 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Explore 9 Halloween sensory bins for kids with spooky themes, hands-on materials, and playful ideas for scooping, sorting, digging, and more.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/halloween-sensory-bins-for-kids\/268737\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<nav 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