Supplies for Kid Activities
As a mom of three, I need simple activities that take less than five minutes to set up. I try to work with the same few items regarding activity supplies. That way, I can make my toddler or preschooler activity in a jiffy without rummaging around trying to find it all.
The simple list of learning supplies helps encourage fine motor development for future pencil grip and encourages sensory play to deepen and strengthen cognitive development.
Favorite Products in the Shop
This is the BEST list of supplies. As a former teacher and mom to three, I have used these tools repeatedly to encourage open-ended play. Your child will enjoy them, too!
Breakfast Invitation
Sensory Play
Fine Motor Play
Top Activity Supplies
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I keep these supplies on hand at all times:
Now let’s take a look at supplies for our resources sold on the Days with Grey SHOP!
The Startup Guide: Press Restart on Your Day
Too often, the beautiful days with young children can feel a bit chaotic.
The Startup Guide helps you kick-start play-based learning in your home so you can enjoy time with your children.
PDF YOUR STARTUP GUIDE
Supply List:
- Painter’s tape
- White paper roll
- Washable markers
- Counting bears
- Dot stickers
- Mega Bloks
- Truck – any form of transportation
Breakfast Invitation Cards Set 2
Looking to transform your mornings?
You asked for an additional set, and here they are! Sets do not need to be done in order. Families can begin with set 1 or set 2 at any time. Both sets are for open-ended learning with simple play prompts.
Breakfast Invitation Cards Set 2
Supply List:
The Breakfast Invitation Cards Set 2 allows alternatives for supplies. You will find alternative suggestions on the back of each card to keep your supplies flexible.
Breakfast Invitation Cards Set 1
Looking to transform your mornings?
Breakfast Invitations are simple games that inspire creativity and independent play throughout the day. Kids can have fun learning while YOU enjoy your morning!
Breakfast Invitation Cards Set 1
Supply List:
The Breakfast Invitation Cards Set 1 allow alternatives for supplies. You will find alternative suggestions on the back of each card to keep your supplies flexible.
BIG KID Activity Cards
These activities are a great supplement to digital learning!
Who are these BIG KID activity cards for?
20 hands-on activities for ages 5.5-8 years old.
BIG KID Activity Cards
Supply List:
I made sure these activities involved problem-solving, creating, and moving beyond a memorized learning concept. These cards were made for ages 5.5-8 years old and the activities are a great supplement to digital learning. You will notice MANY of the supplies repeat from the preschool Breakfast Invitation activity cards.
- White paper roll
- Washable markers
- Permanent marker
- Painter’s tape
- Stamp Set
- An old toy that can be taken apart
- screwdriver
- rocks
- large paper bag
- Counting bears – or any objects that have multiples for each color
- Magnetic tiles
- Alphabet letters – we used these lacing beads
- Deck of cards
- Coins
- Milk carton
- Pipe cleaners
- paper towel roll
- Sticky notes
- Playdough
- Dice
- Construction paper
- Yarn – or string
- Craft sticks
- 8 x 10 picture – can also be a picture from a magazine
Fantastic Beth!!! Thanks for sharing!!!