On the days we need something other than a screen, these are the activities and printables that have actually kept my kids busy and learning a little, too. Contains affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
This is what I print out on days we need something quiet, coloring the letters has actually helped with recognition more than I expected.
Got this to start easing my twins into more structured learning before kindergarten, they actually ask for it some days.
Kindergarten Big Fun Workbook: Tracing & Math
This one covers a little of everything, letters, numbers, shapes, so it's what I grab when I want one book instead of five different ones.
School Zone Big Preschool Workbook, Ages 3-5
We're raising bilingual kids so this has been genuinely useful, not just something that sat unused after one try.
20 Spanish English Bilingual Educational Posters
These get pulled out constantly, my twins turned it into a game on their own without me pushing it.
Hebayy 72 PCS First Words Memory Game
A realistic daily schedule for working parents of kids ages 2-5, plus a 50-idea activity menu. Morning movement games, 7 rotating Activity Boxes, a fridge-ready weekly chart, and a four-step plan for a meeting that starts in 10 minutes.
Toddler Workday Routine + 50 Activities
This is the one that saves my walls, only shows up on the special paper so I don't have to hover the whole time.
