Lovely Play & Recreation

At-home play for 3-year-olds! Let’s play freely with materials you have at home.

Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Three-year-olds are full of energy.

Even on days spent at home, they get bored if there’s nothing to focus on—and mom and dad end up exhausted.

At times like these, try adding some at-home play ideas that kids can enjoy using materials you already have at home or items from the dollar store.

This time, we’ve gathered ideas that don’t involve complicated prep or steps.

If you enjoy them together with your child, at-home play can transform into a fun time!

Use this as a reference for those moments when you’re wondering, “What should we do today?”

At-home play for 3-year-olds! Enjoy free play using materials you already have (21–30)

Soap bubbles made with pipe cleaners

[Done in 1 minute] That bubble thing made with pipe cleaners is a huge hit with kids 🫧✨ #shorts #childcare #crafts

Soap bubbles made with pipe cleaners

Like a magic wand! Let’s make a cute item that makes blowing bubbles even more fun.

First, prepare a cookie cutter in your favorite shape.

Shape a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) along the cutter and twist to secure it.

Next, thread a few beads of your choice onto the lower part of the stem.

To prevent the beads from slipping off, twist the tip into a small loop—and you’re done! The steps are simple and exciting to do, so try making it with family or friends and use it for your bubble play.

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In conclusion

We introduced some perfect at-home play ideas for three-year-olds.

It’s reassuring to have a wide repertoire of indoor activities for rainy days or when it’s too hot to go outside.

Every child has different interests and preferences, so be sure to incorporate play ideas that match your child’s interests.