Fun Activities to do with your kids!!!
Here’s a fun, practical list of kid activities, broken down by age group, with ideas that support creativity, connection, movement, and confidence ✨
(Perfect for parents, classrooms, playdates, or weekend planning.)
👶 Toddlers (Ages 1–3)
Focus: Sensory exploration, movement, language, bonding
- Sensory bins (rice, oats, water beads, scoops)
- Bubble play (outside or bathtub)
- Music & movement dance party
- Water play with cups and toys
- Board book reading with voices
- Toy car ramps with cardboard
- Soft ball rolling games
- Color sorting with cups or bowls
- Peekaboo or scarf games
- Nature walks pointing out colors and sounds
🧸 Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)
Focus: Imagination, fine motor skills, emotional expression
- Arts & crafts (stickers, glue, painting)
- Dress-up & pretend play (doctor, chef, store)
- Simple obstacle courses
- Baking together (measuring + mixing)
- Puppet shows
- Play-dough creations
- Feelings chart + emotion games
- Scavenger hunts (colors/shapes)
- Gardening or planting seeds
- Simple science (baking soda + vinegar)
🎒 Early Elementary (Ages 6–8)
Focus: Independence, curiosity, confidence, teamwork
- Board and card games
- Beginner journaling or drawing prompts
- LEGO or building challenges
- Bike rides or scooter adventures
- STEM kits or experiments
- Cooking simple meals
- Story writing or comic books
- Yoga or mindfulness games
- Team sports or backyard games
- Kindness challenges (helping tasks)
🧠 Upper Elementary (Ages 9–11)
Focus: Problem-solving, self-esteem, social skills
- Coding games or apps
- DIY crafts (bracelets, slime, art projects)
- Group challenges or escape-room-style games
- Journaling about goals and feelings
- Sports leagues or martial arts
- Photography or video creation
- Cooking full recipes
- Book clubs or read-aloud discussions
- Service projects (donations, helping neighbors)
- Vision boards or dream lists
😎 Teens (Ages 12–17)
Focus: Identity, autonomy, emotional regulation, purpose
- Creative projects (music, art, writing)
- Fitness challenges or gym sessions
- Volunteering or mentoring younger kids
- Vision boarding & goal setting
- Podcast or YouTube creation
- Cooking meals independently
- Journaling & reflection prompts
- Debate nights or deep conversations
- Hiking or adventure outings
- Entrepreneurship ideas (small businesses)
💛 Bonus: Mixed-Age Family Activities
- Family game night
- Movie night with discussion
- Gratitude circles
- Family talent shows
- Cooking meals together
- Nature hikes
- Theme nights (culture, decade, color)
- Service projects
- Dance parties
- Story sharing circles
Also, something I like to do is schedule fun time for example “Movie Night Mondays” or “Sunset Sundae Sundays”. This gives them something to look forward to and a sense of security knowing there is scheduled intentional connection time!
Let me know any of your fun activities you like to in the comments below 👇
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Fun Activities to do with your kids!!!
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