Fun, brain-boosting activities for early childhood education at home.
Support your child’s growth with expert-designed learning experiences that prepare them for school and life.
Our downloadable activity cards are designed by early childhood education experts to help families turn everyday moments into powerful learning opportunities. These activities are more than just fun; they’re built to support brain development, literacy (language) skills, and emotional growth in children from birth to age five.
– Simple activities designed for busy parents
– Aligned with certified ECE training and curriculum
– Supports school readiness and 21st-century skills
– Strengthens the parent-child bond while encouraging conversation
– Nurtures open-mindedness, innovation, and a sense of adventure
Collaborative for Children’s approach blends play with purpose. Our activities are inspired by the same research-backed methods used in our Centers of Excellence—child care centers that lead the STEM and STEAM early education movement.
Whether it’s identifying bird songs on a walk or solving bedtime math problems, each activity builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
– Build early math and literacy skills
– Explore science and nature through play
– Celebrate cultural diversity and inclusion
– Strengthen parent-child relationships
– Parents: Use these tools to support learning at home, even if your child isn’t in a child care center.
– Educators: Share with families to extend classroom learning into the home.
– Child Care Center Owners: Use Collab’s resources to enhance your curriculum and engage families.
– Donors and Funders: Support a proven model that empowers families and builds stronger communities.
