If you’re looking for an activity for a baby, toddler, preschooler, or elementary age child, this basic directory will help you find what you’re looking for.
Keep in mind that there is a lot of overlap amongst these categories. The ages guidelines are merely to suggest a rough estimate of developmental relevance. You know your child best, and may find that activities from a different category suit him or her best.
Babies
For ages 4 months – 18 months. Find all of our sensory, art, and experiential activities for babies here.
Toddlers
For ages 18 months to 2.5 years. Find all of our art, science, and sensory experiences for toddlers here.
Pre-School
For ages 2.5 years – 5 years. Find all of our science, art, tinkering, and engineering activities here.
Elementary
Ages 5 years to 12 years. Find all of our art, craft, science, tinkering, and maker activities here.
Hello! I am a mother of two young kids. We’re a boisterous, creative family. I devour books on the subject of crafting with kids. Tinkerlab is by far my favorite book on the subject. I feel inspired and like I am capable of inviting my children to participate in nearly every activity outlined in Rachelle’s book. What a great feeling…it’s exciting! I borrowed a copy from my library but today I have purchased two copies. One for myself, and one for a friend as a gift at her baby shower. If a parent applies the principles outlined in ‘Tinkerlab’ not only will that parent help foster creativity and connection, but he/she will also be teaching the principles for a happy and healthy life. It is never too early to learn and share those life lessons. Thank you for giving of yourself in creating this book Rachelle and for adding a gem to our family library.