Instagram is my all time favorite social media platform for so many reasons. One of those many reasons includes the simple, in your face resources it can provide. Like when you’re cooped up in the house and you need a new activity to entertain the kids with – to Instagram I go!
Here are my favorite {50+} Instagram accounts for the best {indoor and outdoor} play inspiration organized by age groups {some accounts are listed twice as they offer activities for varying ages}. Some even share snack and book recommendations – bonus!
Just click on the drop down menu to see my list by age-group… happy creating!
Baby + Infant:
@acraftyliving – PLAY based learning with Liv
@makingtodayfun – Sharing activities especially for the littlest learners
@kidsplaytricks – Tricks for surviving parenthood through play with Meghan {also a teacher}
@letsplaycharlie – Baby play & sensory ideas with Tara {a Pediatric Occupational Therapist)
@babyatplay – A teacher turned stay-at-home mama of two sharing play ideas
@littlelearningmoments – Pam says learning happens when little ones play
@play_at_home_mummy – PLAY + LEARNING + LIFE with Emma
@play.activities.with.mama – Simple inexpensive & fun PLAY ideas with Allie
@babyplayhacks – Fun and engaging play using everyday objects with Hannah
Toddler:
@messyplaywithmia – Unique ideas from Kaitlin, a teacher and mother
@play.activities.with.mama – Allie also has a YouTube channel with 30 toddler specific ideas
@letsplaycharlie – Baby play & sensory ideas with Tara
@play_at_home_mummy – Playing at home full time with Emma
@busytoddler – Making it to naps, one activity at a time with Susie Allison
@littlelearningmoments – Pamela is a teacher turned SAHM
@handsonaswegrow – Hands on kids activities for hands on moms like Jamie
@makingtodayfun – Sharing activities especially for the littlest learners
@kidsplaytricks – Tricks for surviving parenthood through play with Meghan #kidsplaytricks
@happytoddlerplaytime – Sensory bins, crafts, & early learning with Mandisa
@7daysofplay – Playful learning, crafts, & sensory fun with Michelle
@babyatplay – Teacher turned stay-at-home mama of two
@recycleandplay – Sharing the best recycled crafts and activities for kids #recycleandplay
Preschool:
@teachpreschool – Deborah shares lots of ideas as a teacher, author, and grandmother
@thechildhoodglen – Sharing books, snacks, art, sensory, and play-based learning ideas with Alison
@dayswithgrey – Beth shares new activities every week day
@themother_witch – Liz is inspired by childhood imagination and supports fellow mamas as they find their way through play
@7daysofplay – Playful learning, crafts, and sensory fun with Michelle
@earlylearning101 – Sharing inspiring ideas related to our fortnightly prompt
Kindergarten:
@show_me_the_monet_ – Primary school visual arts & artist in schools program educators Renée & Nicole
@darlamyersclass – Darla uses children’s interests, projects and play to teach 21st century skills
@recycleandplay – Sharing the best recycled crafts and activities for kids
@1000hoursoutside – Prioritize outside time and transform childhood
@little_play_ideas – Ideas for learning through play with Jennifer
@littlepinelearners – Simple and beautiful ways to learn, play, and create with nature
@cara_florance – Play ideas to foster creativity with Cara, a biochemistry PhD mama and author
@themother_witch – Inspired by childhood imagination with Liz
@kidsmakemess – Kindergarten teacher sharing children’s activities and literature
@redtedart – Easy kids crafts & DIYs with Maggy
@theartfulparent – Easy & fun kids art activities for families with Jean
@thechildhoodglen – Sharing books, snacks, art, sensory, and play-based learning ideas
@bestideasforkids – A mom of two that loves to craft
@paper_magic_reny – Reny is a craft blogger and kindergarten teacher
@earlylearning101 – Sharing inspiring ideas
@montessorifromtheheart – At Home Montessori from the heart, inspired learning by doing with Anya
7-8 Years:
@littlepinelearners – Recycled crafts and activities with Tara
@1000hoursoutside – Prioritize outside time and transform childhood #1000hoursoutside
@kidsfunscience – Fun & easy hands-on science experiments added weekly
@babbledabbledo – Nurturing curious kids and strong family bonds through creative projects
@redtedart – Maggy hosts #kidscrafts101 {easy kids crafts & DIYs}
@theartfulparent – Easy & fun kids art activities for families with Jean
@bestideasforkids – Kids crafts and activities, a community for parents & teachers
@mamapapabubba – Jen is a teacher and mama sharing creative projects and play
@ohcreativeday – Read and create! A teacher and mom helping you get crafty with your kids
@teachmama1 – Amy is a lover of literacy and fun learning
9-11 Years:
@mamapapabubba – A teacher sharing creative projects and play
@1000hoursoutside – Prioritize outside time and transform childhood #1000hoursoutside
@littlepinelearners – Simple and beautiful ways to learn, play, and create with nature
@babbledabbledo – Creating connections through creativity
@macmillankidsbooks – A lifelong love of reading starts here!
@ohcreativeday – Arts, crafts, stories, and heart with Shannon
