Glow sticks make a wonderful rainy day toy! I pull them out and my kids are immediately ready to engage in independent play! They’re also a great toy to use for simple math talks. Check out 5 ways here.

Have you ever heard of pattern blocks? They’re a GREAT learning resource for developing spatial reasoning. As children build the image, they have to practice rotating shapes to make them match the one in the picture.

Does your child already know the basic 2D shapes? Go ahead and introduce some simple 3D shapes with this simple, low-prep activity.

Copy Blocks is a great way to promote building spatial reasoning, an important early geometry skill.

Guess My Shape requires NO SUPPLIES OR PREP so it’s a great thing to do when you’re driving in the car, waiting at the doctor’s office or just trying to find a way to fill a couple minutes.