It's Transport Week! Another fun week of toddler activities - this time with a transport theme. This is part of our weekly activity guide series to teach toddlers in a fun and play based way.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
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Catch up on last weeks Under the Sea theme HERE or you can find all of our previous topics HERE.
TRANSPORT - Day 1
Book: Little Blue Truck
Little Blue Truck is a great toddler book - it's the first in the series and I love them all!
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Big Red Car
Join The Wiggles as they chug along in their big red car.
Craft - Painting with Cars & Trucks
I love this transport activity so much! Get out your (plastic) toy cars & trucks and paint with them! See how we set up this one HERE.
Sensory Play - Car & Truck Washing!
It just makes sense to do these activities one after the other. Now that your cars and trucks are dirty - let's wash them! You need a bucket of soapy water, a bucket of clear water and a towel to place them on to dry. Easy but fun!
Out in the Community
Go for a drive and talk about all the things you see when you are driving - cars, signs, traffic lights, car parks, road marking etc. You could even take a trip through a real car wash!
TRANSPORT - Day 2
Book: Who Sank the Boat?
This fun book by beloved children's author Pamela Allen is a staple in any early years classroom. Such a fun book!
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Row Row Row Your Boat.
Dance along as you row your boat down the stream.
Sensory Play - Water Play with Boats
Get out your plastic boats - we like to use these bath boat toys and play with them in a tub of water.
If you don't have platic boats you can make your own using lids! See how to easily make these HERE.
Craft - Make an Egg Carton Boat
Upcycle those egg cartons to make a boat! See how to make your egg carton boat HERE.
Out in the Community - Do you have somewhere nearby you can see some boats? Take a visit and talk about the different types of boats you can see. If you're lucky enough to live near a ferry - why not go for a ride?
Get Moving - Boat Yoga!
Get moving with these fun and kid friendly boat themed yoga moves.
TRANSPORT - Day 3
Book: Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?
Have you ever wondered where steam trains sleep at night? Let's find out!
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Train Song
Join Blippi as you sing and dance to the train song. Choo Choo!
Use craft paper to make a fun paper train. See the instructions HERE.
Sensory Play - Trains in the Sandbox
It's time to get out the trains! Mix up your train play by adding some to your sensory box. Add sand or rice so that you can make tracks with them.
Fine Motor - FREE printable Transport Playdough Mats
TRANSPORT - Day 4
Book: Maisy Goes on a Plane
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Airplane Mode
Join Danny Go and fly along for an airplane ride!
Game - Print out our Airport Scavenger Hunt
Hide the pictures around the house or in a sensory bin and see if you can find them. Get your FREE Printable Airport Scavenger Hunt HERE.
Activity - Create a city!
What transport will you have in your city. You can add roads, fields, airports, train stations etc. Get creative!
Sensory Bin - Truck Sensory Play
Use crushed up cereal (we do this with expired items) or sand to create a fun base for your transport sensory bin. Use whatever toy trucks and cars you have.
Outdoor Play or Game: Red light, green light – Toddler-friendly stop-and-go game for movement. Have your toddler run around when you say 'Green Light'. They to stop and freeze when you say 'Red Light'.
TRANSPORT - Day 5
Book: Duck on a Bike
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud HERE.
Song/Dance - Wheels on the Bus
We couldn't have transport week without this classic song!
Sensory Play - Cars & Trucks in Mud!
Let's get messy! Don't worry it's not real mud! See how to make this HERE.
Learning Activity: Sorting cars by color or size
Pull out all the transport toys and let your toddler sort them! They can sort them however they like - big, small, colors, type of car, number of wheels etc.
I hope you enjoyed our Transport week activities.
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