Fun and Engaging January Activities for Your Daycare Kids
January can be cool, chilly, and sometimes rainy — but it’s also prime time for creative preschool and daycare activities that build skills and spark joy. Whether you’re inside due to snow or looking for sensory ideas to keep little hands busy, here are tons of fun ideas, plus links to real activities from our blog Funky Frugal Mommy to help you plan your month! 🎨 1. Winter and Sensory Crafts Cold weather is perfect for hands-on artistic play. DIY Perfume Craft – Let the kids make their own “perfume” with flowers, fruit smells, and a bit of sparkle. It’s a great sensory project that gets them smelling, mixing, and creating! ➤ Check out this step-by-step idea from Funky Frugal Mommy: *Kid’s Craft: Make Your Own “Perfume”! * Kid’s Craft: Make Your Own Perfume at Funky Frugal Mommy Sensory Tray Experiences – Set up themed sensory trays with materials like cotton balls, rice, water scoops, or manipulatives. Great for exploring textures and encouraging fine motor discovery! ➤ F...