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Everyday Play: 101 Play Therapy-Inspired Games and Activities for Raising Kind, Confident, and Emotionally Resilient Kids Ages 3-5
Everyday Play was created to help parents and caregivers nurture children ages 3–5 in their emotional, social, physical, and creative development—all through the power of play.
Inside, you’ll discover 101 practical, evidence-based games and activities designed to support growth in key Awareness & Personal BoundariesFeelings & EmotionsSelf-Regulation & Calming StrategiesConfidence & Self-EsteemHealthy Habits & RoutinesFriendship & Social SkillsProblem-Solving & Flexible ThinkingChanges & TransitionsImagination & Creativity
Each chapter features a mix of art, music, pretend play, movement, and storytelling activities. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, gentle conversation starters, practical tips, and printable materials to make playtime both meaningful and stress-free.
These early years set the stage for so much growth, and as parents and caregivers, we want to give our kids the best start we can. Everyday Play helps you bring therapy-informed, play-based learning into everyday moments—so your child can build confidence and social-emotional skills that will grow with them.
Inside, you’ll discover 101 practical, evidence-based games and activities designed to support growth in key Awareness & Personal BoundariesFeelings & EmotionsSelf-Regulation & Calming StrategiesConfidence & Self-EsteemHealthy Habits & RoutinesFriendship & Social SkillsProblem-Solving & Flexible ThinkingChanges & TransitionsImagination & Creativity
Each chapter features a mix of art, music, pretend play, movement, and storytelling activities. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, gentle conversation starters, practical tips, and printable materials to make playtime both meaningful and stress-free.
These early years set the stage for so much growth, and as parents and caregivers, we want to give our kids the best start we can. Everyday Play helps you bring therapy-informed, play-based learning into everyday moments—so your child can build confidence and social-emotional skills that will grow with them.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2025
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September 4, 2025
Great ideas for keeping kids off screens
When I was a kid, my mom had a "Bored Book" full of ideas for us to do. Every time we walked up to her and said "Im bored" she'd always say "go get the bored book!" and we'd spend hours pouring over it for ideas and implementing them. She created the ideas on her own but this book reminds me of that. It is such a gem if you’ve got little ones. It’s full of simple, creative activities that help kids learn how to handle emotions, build confidence and connect with others. I love that it’s not just about keeping them busy, it’s about helping them grow as people. The ideas are easy to do with stuff you already have at home and the way it’s written makes it feel doable, not overwhelming. I also really appreciate how it focuses on kindness and emotional resilience. I highly recommend for anyone raising or working with young kids. This book is a great resource.
When I was a kid, my mom had a "Bored Book" full of ideas for us to do. Every time we walked up to her and said "Im bored" she'd always say "go get the bored book!" and we'd spend hours pouring over it for ideas and implementing them. She created the ideas on her own but this book reminds me of that. It is such a gem if you’ve got little ones. It’s full of simple, creative activities that help kids learn how to handle emotions, build confidence and connect with others. I love that it’s not just about keeping them busy, it’s about helping them grow as people. The ideas are easy to do with stuff you already have at home and the way it’s written makes it feel doable, not overwhelming. I also really appreciate how it focuses on kindness and emotional resilience. I highly recommend for anyone raising or working with young kids. This book is a great resource.
September 7, 2025
Liked it!
This activity book offers simple activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. I appreciated how each activity is written clearly, using step-by-step instructions and with everyday materials you already have at home. The book covers important developmental areas like emotions, social skills, and creativity through play therapy-inspired activities. The structured activity list at the end is particularly helpful for quick reference. Overall, this is a solid resource for parents wanting quality time with their children while supporting their growth and development.
This activity book offers simple activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. I appreciated how each activity is written clearly, using step-by-step instructions and with everyday materials you already have at home. The book covers important developmental areas like emotions, social skills, and creativity through play therapy-inspired activities. The structured activity list at the end is particularly helpful for quick reference. Overall, this is a solid resource for parents wanting quality time with their children while supporting their growth and development.
September 3, 2025
Therapy principles accessible for daily use
This play therapy-inspired activity book is a great practical guide for parents and caregivers of preschoolers. It's well organized with easy-to-follow, nurturing activities that focus on crucial areas of development, including emotions, self-regulation, and social skills. I loved how it makes professional play therapy principles accessible for daily use, using materials that I already have at home.
This play therapy-inspired activity book is a great practical guide for parents and caregivers of preschoolers. It's well organized with easy-to-follow, nurturing activities that focus on crucial areas of development, including emotions, self-regulation, and social skills. I loved how it makes professional play therapy principles accessible for daily use, using materials that I already have at home.
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