Painted rock numbers are easy to make and are a great resource for helping toddlers and preschoolers to learn numbers. These rock numbers can be used in many different ways to help children learn to count, recognise and order numbers. Scroll down to see how to make a set of number rocks and find out how they can be used to create fun number activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Apple theme activities for kids are always popular at this time of years as Autumn crafts get under way. If you are looking for a fun and easy art activity for preschoolers then painting with apples can be great fun! Use our free A is for apple printable worksheet to help your child learn the letter A whilst having fun getting messy painting with apples!  

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We’ve done the activity planning so you don’t have to! Our toddler lesson plans are full of fun, hands on activities that are easy to prepare and fun to implement. Each themed unit includes 20 hands-on, multi-sensory, low-prep activities for toddlers. Whether you are a parent looking for activities to teach your toddler new skills, a grandparent looking for fun activity ideas or a new teacher developing an entire toddler curriculum, you'll find everything you need in these Toddler Unit Lesson Plans.

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Follow our easy no cook playdough recipe to make the most amazing smelling autumn playdough! If you are looking for autumn activities for toddlers and preschoolers this easy playdough recipe would be perfect to make and play with! No cook playdough can be made in minutes and the spices added to this recipe make this scented playdough spot on for autumn. Add a few leaves, some pine cones and  some leaf cookie cutters and the kids will be entertained for hours! 

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How cute are these butterfly snack bags? Your toddler or preschooler will absolutely love these butterfly snacks! How fun would it be to make these easy snacks after doing activities geared towards the lifecycle of a butterfly. Scroll down below to learn how to make your own butterfly snack bags.

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If you are looking for easy Autumn crafts for kids then this leaf suncatcher craft is perfect! Not only is this paper plate autumn craft easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers, it looks beautiful hanging up in the window. Follow our easy step by step instructions to make your own unique leaf art. No two leaf suncatchers will look the same, but they will all look stunning! 

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You are going to love this fun back to school school bus craft. Making your own yellow school bus craft is super easy using our printable school bus template.  Why not add photographs of your kids to this back to school craft to make it even more fun! Scroll down below to grab your bus template and see how to make your own school bus craft.

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