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21 Best Educational Activities for Kids

Tea
Last updated: 2023/11/20
Tea
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Mom, what is this? Dad, why is it so? Children have a million “whys” and it’s not always easy for parents to find an appropriate answer to their questions.

Getting to know everything that surrounds us is the easiest way to explain it to them through games. This is where play-based educational activities for kids come in handy.

It is clear to all of us that learning is important. We learn all our lives. When learning is spontaneous and not under pressure, then it preoccupies the young child’s attention and he easily acquires new skills.

With them, your child becomes responsible and independent, and through the activities, it learns to make correct and intelligent decisions.

Parents are like examples for their kids, and kids copy what they see. That’s why it’s really important for parents to join in and play games with their children every day. On top of that, play-based learning activities come with many benefits for children.

Picture books, toys, and coloring books are like cool tools that help kids have loads of fun while also becoming super imaginative, focused, and smart! 

That’s why we decided to highlight some of the best indoor activities for children.

Best Educational Activities for Kids

Educational Activities for children
Play-based educational activities

Indoor Activities

Home is where kids spend a lot of time, and it’s the perfect spot to play because it’s a familiar and safe space.

1. Sorting by Color and Shape

Best Educational Activities for Kids

Playing this helps kids get really good at recognizing shapes and colors, and it makes their brains super smart at figuring things out.

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  2. Tying Laces

Tying Laces Kids

This activity makes kids’ hands and fingers stronger

3. Orange Squeezing

Orange Squeezing Kids

Making their own drink helps kids feel more independent.

4. Flashcards

Flashcards

A cool game that helps your memory get better!

5. Puzzle

Puzzle games for kids

It develops problem-solving skills and memory, as well as hand-eye coordination and concentration

6. Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors kids

Hand game where you pick rock, paper, or scissors. Rock beats scissors, scissors beat paper, and paper beats rock. It’s a quick and fun way to decide things!

7. Jenga Tower

Kids playing Jenga Tower

A simple and exciting game that involves skill and strategy.

8. Freeze

Let your kids dance to music, when you stop the song, they have to freeze in place. Have fun!

9. Indoor Bowling

It’s a game that needs focus, good eyes, and moving your whole body.

10. Family Tree

Teach the children about your ancestors and create a family tree together. You need larger paper, colored paper, crayons, markers, glue, and scissors. Start by drawing a tree, then start adding family members together

Activities in Nature

Man is a part of Nature. Nowadays, we increasingly ignore that fact, but in certain countries, especially the Scandinavian ones, a large part of the system of education and education of young people is based on nature. This learning model is very spontaneous. Here are some examples of educating our little ones in nature:

11. Calculating the Age of the Tree

Calculating the Age of the Tree for Kids


Counting the rings on a cut tree trunk helps you find out the tree’s age. It’s a fun activity to do with your children!

12. Making Birdhouses

You can freely use the empty cartons and turn them into a beautiful birdhouse.

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13. Herbarium

Make a cool collection of plants in a herbarium. Sort them by color, size, and type. You can even add ones from your trips!

Kids Herbarium

14. Planting a Plant

Planting a flower or veggie is a delightful and simple activity for kids. It captivates their attention,
teaches them daily care, and brings nature’s beauty.

Kids Planting a Plant


15. Study the Ground

Look for soil rich in clay, sandy soil, reddish or completely black. Put shovels in children’s hands and let them dig holes in their surroundings to find out how diverse the soil is.

Digital Activities

Kids from a young age interact with smartphones and tablets with impressive ease.
Guide them to fun, educational apps. Here are some cool suggestions:

16. Pet + Cat Big Gig

While playing and having fun singing with Peg the girl, your child won’t even realize that they’re actually learning math.

17. Oli Helps Animals

This empathetic application develops a sense of responsibility and helps other children. The children also get to know the professions: of doctor, policeman, and fireman.

18. Draw a Stickman: Sketchbook

Draw a Stickman: EPIC for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

For all creative kids who love drawing, this is one of the best apps. It’s their new digital notebook.

19. Sago Mini Road Trip

A game to boost kids’ creativity and teach them about organization and the adventure itself.

20. Hoopa City

In this game, combining elements like heart, leaf, brick, and water helps create houses, streets, and yards, assisting the hippo in building a city. It teaches kids problem-solving through imagination.

21. Alphabet Flashcards

Free customizable alphabet flashcard templates | Canva

The Alphabet Flashcards app makes learning the alphabet easy and fun. It boosts memory and listening skills as kids connect words with objects, like “A” for (apple).

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To Sum Up

These are some of the best play-based educational activities for kids, but this shouldn’t stop you from brainstorming and coming up with your own ideas. The goal is to make the learning process fun, and you can achieve that with many other activities.

Many researches confirm the positive benefits, such as memory, imagination, motor development, but also socialization with other children. On top of that, they are fun and educational at the same time!

Learning through games is much easier and more fun for them. They learn teamwork and gain a better understanding of the world around them.

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