k-2nd Archives - A Better Way to Homeschool

Just because you’re stuck at home due to injury, illness, or global pandemic, doesn’t mean you can’t create a magical playtime for you and your kids.

While we all live in different climates and have different types of raw materials near our back doors, we can use what we find to make some fun natural toys.

Browse for a few ideas.
Go outside and gather your materials with your kids
Let them lead

I bet you’ll make something cool, but I’m also guessing you’re gonna make something else: MEMORIES!

toys from nature — Learn more from The Best Ideas for Kids

Make a SIMPLE draw string bag with your kids to store these NATURAL WONDERS!

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Don’t stress about Screen Time

DIY Doll Game — your kids will Love this game/activity!!

This beautiful activity comes from author Gail Masinda, with Maestro Heights.

The idea is simple.

Learn to care for baby while living your normal life.

Perfect for training siblings for life with baby!

There are two sets of activities:

small manageable tasks
what baby needs.

How to play

Place each in their own jar/basket.
Begin the day with a smt. Complete the task
Then reach in and see what baby needs.
Set the timer and kids practice setting baby’s needs above their own. PLUS, you get a little bit of time too!

Back slips are included so you can customize chore/tasks and activities for baby.

Kids can use dolls or stuffed animals for “Baby”. I purposely used the word BABY and did not include his/her pronouns. HAVE Fun!

Download your free copy here

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Make Toys from Sticks, Stones, and Natural Materials

DIY Doll Game and Activity