Printables
Printable
Fit Made Fun board game
Print and play this fun family board game that gets kids up and active! Players learn healthy habits and earn tokens for activities such as "Jump like a kangaroo" and "Pretend to juggle."
Personal & Social Skills
Pet Pad Pets Take the Leap
Practice math and motor skills with this Pet Pad long-jump printable!
Mathematics
Pet Pad Racers logic puzzle
Test your logic skills with this Pet Pad race puzzle! Complete the puzzle to find out which pet wins the race.
Logic & Problem Solving
Activities
Activity
An invitation to write
Encourage kids to be writers by setting up an inviting writing basket with cards, journals, stickers and markers.
Reading & Writing
Characteristics quirky coloring fun
Here's a coloring activity that's fun for the whole quirky family!
Creativity & Life Skills
Starfish sugar cookies
Decorating these sugar cookies gives you and your little learner an opportunity to talk about the amazing science of sea stars.
Science
Videos
Video
Hippo's show & tell
In this free webisode, a field trip to the beach teaches Hippo a valuable lesson about confidence.
Personal & Social Skills
Playground Dad's daughters review LeapBand
Not only does the LeapBand help children learn a wide range of new skills, but you’ll also find that these wearable devices are fun for the whole family!
Reviews
The making of a kid-tough tablet
We know kids play hard, so we make our tablets kid-tough. Before handing an expensive tablet to your tot, ask "Can your tablet do this?"
LeapFrog News
Discussions
DiscussionMy son is the pickiest eater. How can I get him to try new foods?
While it may be tempting to try to bribe or trick your son into eating trying new foods, child development research suggests that forcing a child to eat something can actually make picky eating behavior worse.
Personal & Social Skills
My daughter already knows first-grade math. What can I do?
It is great that your daughter already has a head-start when it comes to math. One way to keep her interested in math and help her continue to improve her math skills is to create fun math opportunities wherever you are.
Mathematics
How can I get my kids to volunteer with me?
Becoming a parent often means rearranging priorities, but it does not mean having to completely lose your sense of self. You may not be able to enjoy all the activities you did before you had kids but it is important to preserve one or two things that give you a creative outlet and boost your own self-esteem. Volunteering is a wonderfu...
Personal & Social Skills
Articles
Article
Prepping for healthy play
Today's children have mountains of toys, a full schedule of activities and digital content on demand...but do they know how to just "go play"?
Personal & Social Skills
Young Children and the Whole Wide World
Helping children develop their global awareness through play and activities
Social Studies
Learning Tips
TipGet veggie with it!
Children are more likely to eat and enjoy foods that they have had a role in choosing.
Creativity & Life Skills
One, two, buckle my shoe
Mother Goose and other collections of nursery rhymes are rich resources for math literacy.
Mathematics
Fitness fun
Healthy fitness habits start early. Try these tips to get a move on great health.
Personal & Social Skills