Pretend Play Archives

Let the imaginations of your little ones run wild with some creative and fun pretend play crafts! Get ready to spark their curiosity and inspire a love of learning with these exciting ideas.

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Color Match Game For Moms To DIY

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SUPER EASY Color Game For Moms To DIY Today! Today I’m sharing another busy bag idea that is super easy to pull together in one afternoon! It’s a simple color match game that can be customized to what you have on hand. If you have missed the other busy bag idea posts on my blog […]

Homemade Snowman Playdough

Bring out the smiles and fun this winter season with a homemade snowman playdough recipe that your kids will love! With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sensory experience your toddler or preschooler won’t forget. Snowman Playdough Recipe For Winter Fun Hi friends! I’m so excited you landed on today’s DIY Snowman Playdough […]

Paper Bag Octopus Craft Idea

Looking for a fun craft idea to keep your little ones entertained? Try making paper bag octopuses! With just a few simple supplies, they’ll be able to make their very own undersea masterpiece. Dive into a world of creativity with this Paper Bag Orange Octopus craft! This fun and easy project lets kids bring their own […]

Pretend Felt Band-Aids Craft Idea

Don’t miss out on this cute playtime craft idea – make pretend felt band-aids with your kids and explore creative, fun crafting time together! Pretend Play Felt Band-Aids Hi friends! I’m so glad you landed on today’s DIY Felt Band-aids craft tutorial. These handmade pieces are great for a pretend doctor or vet setup in […]

DIY Counting Dinosaur Spike Game

DIY Counting Dinosaur Game Along with sharing various toddler friendly crafts on my blog, I want to start sharing more toddler themed busy bag activities that moms can make on the cheap and super fast. Never heard of busy bag activities before? They are called busy bags because most are stored in plastic bags & […]

Wooden Spoon Ant Craft Idea

Unleash your creativity and make something amazing! This wooden spoon ant craft is an awesome way to get creative with the kids and have some fun. Today’s kid friendly craft post is titled Spoon Ant Puppet. It’s super clever and straight to the point. My intention is that you recreate it with your child AND […]

Recycled Water Bottle Rocket Craft

Ignite your child’s passion for space exploration with this fun and creative recycled water bottle rocket craft! Rocket Craft Idea For Kids I truly believe that the best craft supplies are free. Imagine all the money you could save, if you just took the time to recycle the items you would normally throw away. Think […]

5 Minute Rice Noisemaker Craft

Who needs store-bought noisemakers when you can whip up this 5 minute rice noisemaker craft in a jiffy using just a few supplies from around the house? Let’s get crafty and make some noise! Plastic Egg & Rice Noisemakers Lil man and I are always jamming out together in the morning. If you saw him […]

Pumpkin Scented Playdough Recipe For Fall

Making your own homemade pumpkin pie playdough is a delightful activity that both kids and adults will enjoy this fall season! Cook Version Pumpkin Scented Playdough Kids will adore creating and playing with this delightful homemade pumpkin-scented playdough during the fall season! Make a batch of your own with the help of Glued To My […]

Busy Bag Snowman Dice Game Printable

Counting Snowman Game For Kids I know we are ALL sick of the snow right now but I have one last winter idea to post about before I wrap it all up for the time being. Today’s busy bag Snowman Dice Game idea has been sitting in my blog archives for a few weeks now […]

Busy Bag Easter Dice Game For Preschoolers

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a quick and easy Easter Dice Game printable, that is perfect to play with your child this upcoming holiday weekend. In the past, these types of DIY preschool games have been really popular on Glued To My Crafts and I really hope you take the time to print this one off […]

Donut Sprinkle Learning Game Printable

Sprinkles Counting Game Printable Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a quick learning dice game printable, that is perfect to play with your child this afternoon! In the past, on Glued To My Crafts, these types of DIY preschool games have been really popular on my blog and I really hope you take the time to print this […]

Winter Friend Puppets Made From Craft Spoons

The colder months are here, and that means it’s time for days spent inside getting cozy with a good book or movie, hot cocoa (extra whipped cream!), fireplaces burning and winter crafting! Nothing brightens up the long winter days like an afternoon crafting project. This week we’ve got just the thing: Winter Friend Puppets made […]

Cupcake Counting Dice Game For Preschoolers

Cupcake Sprinkle Learning Game To assemble this learning cupcake dice game, all you need to do is download the free cupcake themed dice game printable file below – then laminate, grab some dice, a handful of buttons and find a good space to set up shop. To play their new cupcake dice game, simply have children […]

Spring Bingo Game Freebie Printable

Bingo Game For Spring Parties Make your spring celebrations extra fun with today’s Spring Bingo Game Freebie!! Our latest printable is perfect for Easter celebrations, parties or just because moments! All you need to do is download the provided files that I linked below, print them out and assemble with ease. With the DIY aspect, […]

Counting Ants Game For Toddlers

Print out our free printable counting ants game and assemble it to help toddlers learn numbers while having fun together! Counting Ants Learning Game Hi friends! One thing you should know about me, is that I absolutely LOVE Dollar Tree when it comes to my kid craft needs {side note – I use to work […]

Spooktacular Halloween Clothespin Characters for Kids

Get creative this Halloween with your own clothespin puppets! With a few simple supplies you can make an entire cast of spooky characters! Who will you make? Wood Clothespin Puppets For Halloween Fun! Your classroom (or in the comfort of your own home) Halloween party is going to be a huge hit with these unique […]

Free Learning Dice Game Printables

Free Game Printables For Toddlers To Play With! Hi friends! If you are a long time reader of Glued To My Crafts, you probably know that I have shared quite a few printable fun dice games on our website as of late. In the past, these types of DIY preschool games have been really popular and […]

Pretend Carrot Garden – Sensory Bin Idea

Looking for a creative and hands-on activity to keep little ones entertained? This Pretend Carrot Garden Sensory Bin is the perfect blend of imaginative play and sensory exploration! With its playful springtime theme, kids can dig, scoop, and “harvest” carrots while developing fine motor skills and engaging their senses. Whether you’re planning an Easter activity, a spring-themed […]

Pirate Treasure Hunt For Preschoolers

Ahoy mates! It’s time for some swashbuckling fun with our Preschool Pirate Treasure Hunt. Put on your pirate hats and get ready to find the booty! Treasure Hunt Sensory Bin Ahoy, matey!!! Did you know September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day? Seems pretty fitting for today’s Pirate Treasure Hunt sensory bin idea, […]