I can’t believe it’s the last week of our 30-Day Creative Play Challenge! This has been my favorite challenge yet, and I’ve loved seeing how our community has embraced the joy, mess, and magic of creative play. As we wrap up, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and share a few things I’m carrying with me as I embrace the spirit of creative play moving forward:

💡 Create spaces for creativity that are always available for my little one.
🌱 Trust the process. Even if the end result is a mess, there’s value in that.
🎉 Have fun. Mama can get creative, too!

What about you? What’s been your biggest takeaway or favorite memory from the challenge? Hit reply and share—I’d love to hear! Let’s finish this last week strong, and remember, the creative play doesn’t have to end here.

And don’t worry, we’ll be kicking off a new challenge next week. Stay tuned, I know you are going to LOVE it. 😉 

p.s. You can find all printables from the Creative Play Challenge here.

Week 3: Creative Play Activities

Creative Storytime
Grab a few fun prompts—a silly character, a magical place, or an unexpected problem—and craft a story with your little one. Let their imagination lead the way!

Secret Recipe
Start with a simple base like oatmeal or yogurt and let your little chef add in their favorite ingredients. Sprinkles? Sure! Bananas and crackers? Why not! The messier, the better—this is their secret recipe!

Water Play
Set up a shallow basin with cups, scoops, and toys for endless splashing fun. Add a theme based on their latest obsession (like sea creatures or construction) or keep it simple by focusing on a skill like pouring. Water play is always a win!

Pretend Play – Grocery Store
Turn a corner of your home into a mini market with toy food and a pretend cash register. Your toddler can take turns being the shopper or cashier. Don’t forget to “pay” with pretend money—bonus points for reusable shopping bags!

Shadow Play
Use a flashlight to create shadow animals on the wall. Play around with hands, toys, or cardboard cutouts for cool shapes. It’s a great way to explore how light and shadows work while having fun!

Watercolor Play
Set your little artist up with some watercolors and brushes, and let them go wild! Encourage them to mix colors and experiment freely. These non-toxic watercolors are our favorites.

p.s. All my free printables are available here.

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