Introducing Pocketfull of Play, Green Gingham - one of our handmade Busy Bags that is perfect for on-the-go learning. Created with educational activities in mind, designed to keep little ones engaged and entertained while also being screen-free. This portable Busy Bag is a great solution for keeping kids occupied during car rides, flights, or wait times at restaurants. Packed with fun and educational activities, it is the perfect addition to any busy parent's arsenal. Learning and fun go hand in hand, making it a must-have for families on the move.
Green Gingham
🎒 Activities Included
✨ 1. Hair Beads
Kids “style” a playful face by threading colorful beads onto curled pipe-cleaner hair.
Supports: finger strength, bilateral coordination, creativity, and planning.
✨ 2. Cars & Roads
Build roads using popsicle-stick road pieces, then drive tiny cars along your child’s custom path.
Supports: spatial awareness, imaginative play, and early problem-solving.
✨ 3. Color Matching
Match colorful clothespins to coordinating paper squares.
Supports: pincer grasp, color recognition, hand strength, and early math skills.
✨ 4. Shape Puzzles
Shapes are cut in half and attached to popsicle sticks — your child’s job is to find the matching halves and rebuild each shape.
Supports: visual discrimination, logic, and early geometry.
✨ 5. 3D Shape Building
Use wooden dowels and soft putty to build simple 3D structures—cubes, pyramids, and anything the imagination invents.
Supports: STEM exploration, fine motor strength, creativity, and design thinking.
✨ 6. Popsicle Stick Shapes
Popsicle sticks with Velcro dots connect together to create endless 2D shapes and patterns.
Supports: shape recognition, hand control, early math concepts, and open-ended play.
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🌟 Skills Gently Supported
• Hand strength & dexterity
• Tool use & coordination
• Pre-math & pre-writing foundations
• Visual-motor skills
• STEM exploration
• Problem-solving & creativity
• Independent, screen-free play
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💛 Created by Pocketfull of Play
Handmade by a mom of two and Early Childhood Education graduate who believes in learning through curiosity, connection, and hands-on play.
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🔔 Safety Notice
Adult supervision recommended. Contains small parts.