Look and Count is a simple counting game you can play with your child in just ten minutes. By finding and describing objects together, children practice early math, language, and observation skills.
Flashlight I Spy is a simple, cozy game you can play with your child in just ten minutes. Using early evening darkness and a flashlight, it encourages observation, turn-taking, and fun before bedtime.
City Boy and Country Boy is a playful musical bouncing game you can enjoy with your child in just ten minutes. With slow and fast movements set to song, it’s a fun way to build rhythm, connection, and laughter together.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can turn a trip to the library into a fun game of “I Spy.” Visit the children’s section, choose a couple of books, and take turns describing colors, sizes, or details from the covers. Extend the game to puzzles, games, stuffed animals, or furniture around the room. End your visit by selecting a few books to borrow and enjoy at home, making this quick activity both playful and enriching.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can create a picture grocery list together. Using store flyers, talk about the foods you’ll need on your next shopping trip, then cut out pictures and glue them onto paper. When you head to the store, bring the list along and give your child time to find each item and check it off with a marker. This simple activity turns planning and shopping into a fun, shared learning experience that builds confidence and everyday skills.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can start the day with a joyful song called Good Morning to You. This timeless morning routine helps children transition from sleep to day with comfort, connection, and positivity.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can turn the daily task of gathering the mail into a fun learning adventure. Walk together to the mailbox, make guesses about how many letters you’ll find, and let your child use the key to open it. Count the pieces of mail, talk about pictures on envelopes or ads, and point out letters, especially those in your child’s name. This easy, everyday activity builds curiosity, early literacy, and connection through simple moments you already share.
In just ten minutes, you and your child can become the stars of your very own Kitchen Band. Using non-breakable kitchen items you already have—like pots, plastic bowls, spoons, and whisks—you can create music, march through the house, and even put on a show. Record your band’s performance, share it with family, and have fun coming up with a band name together. Simple, silly, and full of joy, this activity turns everyday moments into lasting memories.
In just ten minutes, a car ride can become a moment your child remembers forever. Singing “Over the River and Through the Woods” on the way to visit loved ones turns travel time into shared joy, imagination, and connection—memories that last long after the journey ends.
Learning colors becomes magical when paired with music and sign language. In just ten minutes, you can teach your child to sing and sign the classic song, “I Can Sing a Rainbow”. Our video demonstrates a few simple color signs, and we’ve included a printable color chart to extend the fun. As you sing together, encourage your child to point to each color—giving them plenty of time to find it before moving to the next one.
