Playing with our handmade toys is a fun and creative way to explore the world around us - whether it's on-the-go or in our own playrooms!
We've gathered some of our favorite ideas for imaginative activities at home, from colorful crafts to inventive games. Enjoy exploring these unique ways to engage your children in meaningful playtime!
Transform your playroom into a world of imagination with So Handmade!
- Create an exciting exploration for the little one by hiding roads, tracks and rivers beneath foam or filling.
- Get creative and use special holidays for a theme such as Valentines Day, Easter, Thanksgiving or Mothers Day like below:
- Use different props on the play mats such as boulders to move on the construction mat, fish on the river mat, fairies on the mushroom mat
- Try out some larger-than-life ideas too--extend roadways onto the floor and even outside using play silks, tracks or other toys!
Here's is our Alphabet play mat which is great for some fine motor skills:
- Our Giant Coloring Page (below) is also a great fun play room activity to color and then play with toy cars to zoom all over. I also have a printable version of the giant construction coloring page here!
With these fun materials from So Handmade, you'll be sure to turn any space into an entertaining adventure land in no time.
For more coloring and art fun, explore our portable crayon holder, travel pencil case, all-in-one travel art kit, and Road Trace Activity Book. Browse the full Montessori coloring toys collection or check out our summer kids craft ideas blog for even more inspiration.
Check out my collection of The Best Screen Free Toddler Toys. Want to take the fun beyond the playroom? Read about why our toys are designed for travel, or head back to our Traveling with Toddlers blog for more screen-free play inspiration.
Follow along on my instagram for many more great ideas that I share @sohandmadeLLC and share any ideas or photos you have with me!