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Fun with words

Fun with words

Playful ways to explore letters, words, sounds, and storytelling

This playlist is all about making words exciting through play. Whether it’s silly rhyming games, playful storytelling, or phonics activities, these ideas help build language skills in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity with words, whether spoken, written, or imagined!

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Infants (9-18 mths)
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All play ideas for Infants in Fun with words

Magnetic tile puzzle
Magnetic tile puzzle
Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside
2m
10m
Tape resist art
Tape resist art
Make fun painted art using masking tape to create shapes, letters or designs with a surprise reveal.
2m
20m
  ·  make it
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
8m
20m
  ·  make it
Sticky foam shapes
Sticky foam shapes
Stick foam shapes to windows with just a splash of water! A fun way to explore patterns, pictures and creative play.
3m
15m
Cloud watch
Cloud watch
Pause, look up, and see what shapes the sky is dreaming up today.
0m
5m
Yoga story
Yoga story
Create a fun, calming and creative yoga experience by incorporating simple poses into a storytelling adventure.
1m
20m
Magnetic tile match
Magnetic tile match
Draw on magnetic tiles with whiteboard markers and match the pieces together for a fun, hands-on puzzle game.
2m
10m
Squishy sensory bag
Squishy sensory bag
A no-mess sensory experience where kids can squish and move paint, beads, or other textures inside a sealed ziplock bag.
5m
10m
  ·  make it
Sing nursery rhymes
Sing nursery rhymes
A simple and engaging way to connect through song while building literacy skills
0m
5m
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Story Time at the library
Story Time at the library
Explore your local library’s free programs while bonding with your little one and connecting with other parents.
5m
60m
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