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ToyBox is a set of free, playful, evidence-based letters, numbers and wellness activities for caregivers and educators with children aged 2-to-8 years. Follow us on social media for more!

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Learning through play!

How does ToyBox work? Choose an activity: Letters, Numbers, or Wellness. Each activity has three levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced. Focus on one activity per week, and have fun learning through play!

Share Activities Everywhere!:
grocery shopping, outside on a walk, on the bus or in the car, or while sorting laundry & toys.

Get Involved! Enjoy the activities with your child(ren)! Follow us on social media and tell us how you are enjoying the activities! Share your cool ideas (photos, videos, stories) with your community on Facebook & Instagram and tag us, @toyboxmanitoba 

Activity Resources

Each of our activities are supported by the ToyBox Caregiver Handbook.

Below are some helpful resources from the handbook to expand on our activities, available on the Letters, Numbers, and Wellness pages, as well as some free printable colouring pages!

Number
Activity Archive

 

Welcome to our themed Number Activities Archives

Spring Break

Number hunt
money talks
(N1.4) Money Talks.PNG
be creative with words
(N3.3) Using Math Language.PNG

Spring is Here!

Sharing nature
Sharing nature png (1).png
Counting rows
Counting rows png .png

Staying Warm

Hot N’ Cold
Hot n’ Cold.PNG
WHAT COMES NEXT?
What Comes Next_.PNG
let's sort
(N1.1) Let’s Sort .PNG

"I Love"

making mirror reflections
Making Mirror Reflection (N7.6).PNG
1, 2, This is for You!
(N11.4)1, 2, This is for You!.PNG

New Year, New Me

Time to learn the clock
(N6.2) Time to Learn the Clock.PNG
Creative Calendar
WhatsApp Image 2024-12-28 at 13.00.52.jpeg
counting in many languages
(IN.3) Counting in Many Languages.PNG

No Materials

Pondering Probability
(N4.5) Pondering Probability.PNG
Math Conversations
(N3.3) Using Math Language.PNG

Out and About

whos who in the zoo?
(N7.2) Who’s Who In the Zoo_.PNG
numbers at the rink
(N) Numbers at the rink! (1).PNG
snow much counting
N__Snow_More_Counting.jpg
grocery shopping adventure
(N9.2) Grocery Shopping Adventures.PNG

Fall Festivities

Foodtastic Counting
N_4.2_Foodtastic_Counting.jpg
Setting the table
(N8.5) Setting the Table.PNG
Shapes cHEF
image_123650291.JPG

Games-Based

Deck of Cards
(N5.6) Deck of Cards.PNG
lET'S bowl
(N7.4) Let’s Bowl.PNG
Math in board games
(N8.6) Math in Board Games.PNG

At Home

Fun with measruing
(N3.6) Fun With Measuring.PNG
sorting and counting
(N11.1) Sorting and counting.PNG
finding fractions
(N4.3) Finding Fractions!.PNG

Water Safety

The water activities provided on this website are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace professional advice, training, or supervision. The website owners and operators are not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses that may result from participating in these activities. Participants should always exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when engaging in any water activities. Participants should also be aware of the risks and hazards involved in water activities, such as drowning, hypothermia, infections, injuries, etc. Participants should consult their physician before engaging in any water activities if they have any medical conditions or concerns.

Sink or float?
(N) Sink or Float_.PNG
Bathtub science
(N) Bathtub Science.PNG
Skipping stones
(N) Skipping Stones.PNG
Wave-tastic measuring
(N) Measuring Waves.PNG
Get Splishy Splashy
(N) Splashing in Puddles.PNG

Exploring the Outdoors

Creating constellations
(N11.6) Creating constellations.PNG
Birds! birds! everywhere!
(IN.4) Birds! Birds! Everywhere!.PNG
How does your garden grow?
How Does Your Garden Grow_.PNG
Tic Tac Toe
(IN.1) Tic Tac Toe.PNG

Get Moving

Jump rOPE nUMBER LINE
Jump Rope - Numeracy.PNG
tIME yOUR sTEPS
(N2.2) Time Your Steps.PNG
sPORTY SHAPES
hOPSCOTCH Fun
(N5.3) Hopscotch Fun.PNG

Music

Nume says clap your hands
Nume Says Clap your Hands!.PNG
Rhyme n’ Rhythm
(N11.3) Rhyme n’ Rhythm.PNG
Singing our way to 100
(IN.9) Singing Our Way to 100.PNG
Break Up the Music
(N12.1) Break Up the Music.PNG

Life Cycles

Practicing Patterns
(N1.2) Practicing Patterns.PNG
 Pattern Movement
 Reach for Great Heights
(N2.4) Reach for Great Heights.PNG
Measuring Lengths
(N3.4) Measuring Lengths.PNG

Design and Creation

Building blocks
(N7.1) Building Blocks.PNG
Math in architecture
(N11.2) Math in Architecture.PNG
Math in art
(N3.5) Math in Art.PNG
PLAYING WITH PATTERNS
(N6.4) Playing With Patterns.PNG

"I Love"

Finding Math in our path
(N12.2) Finding Math in Our Path.PNG
High five countdown
(N6.6) High Five Countdown.PNG
Fingers and Toes
(N1.5) Fingers and Toes.PNG
The Numerosity of our bodies
(IN.5) The Numerosity of our Bodies.PNG

Change and Transformation

One More, One lESS
(N5.4) One More, One Less.PNG
fraction Feast
(N5.2) Fraction Feast.PNG
Fun with play dough
(N1.6) Fun With Play Dough.PNG
Hot and cold all around the world
(N9.4) Hot  And Cold Around The World.PNG.png

Back to School

clock talks
(N1.3) Clock Talks.PNG
calendar conversations
(N2.6) Calendar Conversations.PNG
days of the week
(N4.6) Days Of The Week.PNG
what is the temperature today
(N5.1) What is the Temperature Today_.PNG

Lazy Days of Summer

Count Your Steps
(N3.1) Count Your Steps.PNG
Addition scavenger hunt
(N9.1) Addition Scavenger Hunt!.PNG
Count on nature
(IN.13) Count On Nature.PNG
Design is everywhere
(N9.3) Math in Nature.PNG.png

Give Us Your Feedback!

We’d love to hear what you thought about our Letter Activities

Thank you for sending your feedback.

"I Love"

I love to read
(IL.1) I Love to Read.PNG
WRITING VALENTINES
(L12.5) Writing Valentines.PNG
Words of encouragment
(L12.6) Words of Encouragement.PNG
MY CREE FAMILY - NEETSANAK
(IL.9) My Cree Family- Neetsanak.PNG

Design and Creation

Shape Poetry
(L9.4) Shape Poetry.PNG
Drops of Colours
(L12.3) Drops of Colours.PNG
A Haiku and You
(L11.3) A Haiku and You.PNG
sTORYTELLING
(L3.3) Storytelling.PNG
First, Next, last . . . 
(L2.3) First, Next, Last.PNG

Change and Transformation

The Four STAGES OF LIFE
(IL.5) The Four Stages of Life.PNG
no FAIL 
BANNOCK
(IL.3) No Fail Bannock.PNG
yEARLY HAPPENINGS
(L4.6) Yearly Happenings.PNG

Back to School

BOOKWORM
(L3.5) Book Worm.PNG
story 
elements
(L3.4) Story Elements.PNG
VISIT THE LIBRARY
(L6.6) Visit The Library.PNG
create your own book
(L4.3) Create Your Own Book.PNG

Lazy Days of Summer

I s-P-Y!
(L8.6) I S-P-Y.PNG
i saw the sign
(L6.3) I Saw The Sign.PNG
lET'S gO tO THE BEACH
(L10.3) Let's Go To The Beach .PNG
bUBBLE bLAST
(L10.1) Bubble Blast.PNG

Give Us Your Feedback

We’d love to hear what you thought about our Letter Activities

Thank you for sending your feedback.

Wellness
Activity Archive

 

Welcome to our themed Wellness Activities Archives

Spring is Here!

WHAT A HOOT

What a HOOT! (2).PNG

THE FORCE IS WITH ME

(W2.1) The Force Is With Me.PNG

SQUISHY RELIEF

(W8.5) Squishy Relief.PNG

Spring Break

keep Calm and carry one

(W5.1) Permission to Keep Calm and Carry On.PNG

lets make chores fun!

(W13.4) Let’s Make Chores Fun!.png

what am i doing today?

(W13.3) What Am I Doing Today_.PNG

Staying Warm

ASK FOR HELP

(W2.6) Ask for Help.PNG

LET US TALK

Screenshot 2025-02-28 at 8.25.37 PM.png

"I Love"

draw with feelings

(W11.4) Draw With Feelings.JPG

words of affirmation

(W9.1) Words Of Affirmation.PNG

EMBRACING IDENTITY

(W9.5) Embracing Identity.PNG

New Year, New Me

Hellos and goodbyes

(L5.4) Hellos and Goodbyes.PNG

healthy body, healthy mind

(W6.4) Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.PNG

self care

(W5.2) Self Care.PNG

Out and About

DISCONNECTING FROM THE DIGITAL WORLD

(W10.1) Disconnect from the Digital World.png

MAP MY STREET

W__Map_My_Street.jpg

HOCKEY SOOTHES THE SOUL

No Materials

Box Breathing

(W2.5) Wellness Box Breathing.PNG

Words of wisdom

(W6.1) Words of Wisdom.PNG

keep in touch

(W7.2) Keep in Touch.PNG

Managing morning chaos

(W4.4) Managing Morning Chaos.PNG

Fall Festivities

AN ATTITUDE OF Gratitude

(W1.3) Wellness Attitude of Gratitude.PNG.png

Joy Jar

(W5.6) Joy Jar.PNG

The gift of giving

W_6.5_Giving_Gift.jpg

oral storytelling

(W8.3) Oral Story Telling.PNG

Games-Based

Welly says

(L12.4) Welly Says.PNG

At Home

Try THE chORE jaR

(W1.5) Try the Chore Jar.PNG

Clean UP everywhere

(W5.3) Clean Up Everywhere.PNG

Take off the pressure

(W6.3) Take Off the Pressure.PNG

home is where the art is

(W12.6) Home is Where the Art is.PNG

Water Safety

The water activities provided on this website are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace professional advice, training, or supervision. The website owners and operators are not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses that may result from participating in these activities. Participants should always exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when engaging in any water activities. Participants should also be aware of the risks and hazards involved in water activities, such as drowning, hypothermia, infections, injuries, etc. Participants should consult their physician before engaging in any water activities if they have any medical conditions or concerns.

Water Tub

(W) Water Tub.PNG

wavy breathing

(W) Wavy Breathing.PNG

Mindful Moments

(W) Mindful Moments.PNG

Drinking WATER

(W) Drinking water.PNG

Exploring the Outdoors!

The great outdoor

(W10.2) The Great Outdoors.PNG

All about sprouts

(W9.6) All About Sprouts!.PNG

Get Moving

Enjoy the simple things

(W10.3) Enjoy The Simple Things.PNG

Camping at home

(W11.2) Camping at Home.PNG

Create your own hopscotch

(W11.1) Create Your Own Hopscotch!.PNG

Let's Move

(W4.4) Stay Active Have Fun V2.PNG

Music

Dance party

(W11.5) Dance Party.PNG

Jigging

(IL.2) Drumming.PNG

 Play that Funky Music!

Play that Funky Music!.PNG

Dance It Out

(W7.5) Dance It Out.PNG

Life Cycles

 Ground Yourself

(IW.5) Ground Yourself.PNG

 What Am I Doing Today?

(W13.3) What Am I Doing Today_.PNG

 I Wonder Where The Birdies Are?

Quietly Connecting

(W8.6) Quietly Connecting.PNG

Design and Creation

Cooking with colours

(W7.3) Cooking with Colours.PNG

My happy space

(W1.1) Wellness My Happy Space.PNG

Sacred sleep space

(W6.6) Sacred Sleep Space.PNG

Peace corner

(W6.2) Peace Corner.PNG.png

"I Love"

High standards? think again

Love languages

writing from the heart

(W13.2) Writing from the Heart .PNG

1, 2, 3, What I Love About Me

(W11.3) 1, 2, 3... What I Love About Me.PNG

Change and Transformation

Describe your dreams

(W7.6) Describe Your Dreams.PNG

Shift your thinking

(W2.4) Shift Your Thinking.PNG

Keeping nature happy

(W7.4) Keeping Nature Happy.PNG.png

Time for a stroll

(IW.12) Time for a Stroll.PNG

Back to School

HANDLING CONFLICT POSITIVELY

(W2.2) Handling Conflict Positively.PNG

KEEP IN TOUCH

(W7.2) Keep in Touch.PNG

USE YOUR WORDS

Practicing Prompts.png

HUGGING IS A CHOICE

(W4.3) Hugging is a Choice.PNG

Lazy Days of Summer

Grounding Yourself Through Nature
(W8.1) Grounding Yourself Through Nature.PNG
Relax with colouring
(W8.2) Relax With Colouring.PNG
Acknowledging anxiety
(W1.2) Wellness Acknowledging Anxiety.PNG
tips for a good night sleep
(W5.5) Tips for a Good Night Sleep.PNG

Give Us Your Feedback

We’d love to hear what you thought about our Wellness Activities

Thank you for sending your feedback.

Music

Drumming
(IL.2) Drumming.PNG
Listen to the Rhythm
(L3.6) Listen to the Rhythm.PNG
Sing the Letters
(L2.2) Sing the Letters.PNG
Back to Bach
Back to Bach Musical Terms.PNG

Life Cycles

Environmental Book
(L13.1) Environmental Book.PNG
Splash Howl Knock
(L9.3) Splash Howl Knock.PNG.png
Jack and Jill Went Up the. . .
(L1.4) Jack and Jill Went Up the ….PNG
Words that Rhyme With. . 
(L7.6) Words that Rhyme With….PNG

Letter Activity Archive

Welcome to our themed Letter Activities Archives!

Spring is Here!

sidewalk spells
Sidewalk Spell.PNG
sound toss
(L4.1) Sound Toss.PNG
bubble blast
KEEP IT UP
(L11.6) Keep It Up.png

Spring Break

paper travels
(L12.2)_Paper Travels_Kamilah.png
flashlight fun
(L1.6) Flashlight Fun.PNG
seeing and knowing
(L5.3) Picture Talks.PNG

Staying Warm

Finding letters in my soup
Finding_Letters_In_My_Soup.png
play store
literacy.play.store.png
picture talks
(L5.3) Picture Talks.PNG

New Year, New Me

express yourslef
(L4.4) Express Yourself.PNG
recognition in reading
(L8.2) Recognition in Reading.PNG

"I Love"

world of writing
(L2.6) World of Writing.PNG
writing valentines
(L12.5) Writing Valentines.PNG

Out and About

Identify that vehicle
(L11.1) Identify that Vehicle!.jpg
h is for hockey
(L) H is for Hockey (2) (1)_edited.jpg
map talk
(L4.5) Map Talk.PNG
license plate literacy
(L5.6) License Plate Literacy.PNG

No Materials

Words that make you busy
(L1.1) Literacy Words That Make You Busy.PNG
the human body
(L12.4) The Human Body.PNG

Fall Festivities

Table Labels
image_123650291 (1).JPG
Fond Memories
(L7.2) Fond Memories.PNG

Games-Based

Environmental Print Bingo 
(L10.4) Environmental Print Bingo.PNG
Letter Bingo
(L8.5) Letter Bingo.PNG
Picture Toss
(L5.1) Picture Toss.PNG
“Name It” Game
(L2.5) “Name It” Game.PNG

At Home

eNCOURAGING CONVERSATION
(L6.4) Encouraging Conversation.PNG
YOU BELONG WITH ME 
(L12.1) You Belong With Me.PNG
SECRET MESSAGE BOX
(L5.2) Secret Message Box.PNG
HAPPY HEALTHY MOUTHS
(L10.2)Healthy Happy Mouth Words.PNG

Water Safety

The water activities provided on this website are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace professional advice, training, or supervision. The website owners and operators are not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses that may result from participating in these activities. Participants should always exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when engaging in any water activities. Participants should also be aware of the risks and hazards involved in water activities, such as drowning, hypothermia, infections, injuries, etc. Participants should consult their physician before engaging in any water activities if they have any medical conditions or concerns.

Fishing for words
(L) Fishing for Words.PNG
staying safe around water
(L) Staying Safe Around Water.PNG
what's in the water?
(L) What’s In The Water_.PNG
Safety conversations
(L) Safety Conversations.PNG
Weather Dangers, Tides and White Caps, Oh my!
(L) Weather Dangers, Tides and White Caps, Oh my!.PNG

Exploring The Outdoors

Tiny Gardener's Vocabulary
Tiny Gardener's Vocabulary.PNG
Spelling with nature
(L9.5) Spelling With Nature.PNG
Moving From Letters to words
(L8.3) Moving From Letters To Words.PNG
Animals in ojibwe
(IL.8) Animals in Ojibwe.PNG

Get Moving

Rhymes that move
(L11.2) Rhymes that Move!.PNG
Letter Toss
Break it down
(L3.1) Break it Down.PNG
Alphabet Bowling
Alphabet Bowling.PNG

All Activities


 

Here is a collection of our monthly activities!

Copy of Looking Down.PNG

Letter Activity Archive

Welcome to our themed Letter Activities Archives!

Untitled_Artwork (84).PNG

Water Safety

The water activities provided on this website are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace professional advice, training, or supervision. The website owners and operators are not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses that may result from participating in these activities. Participants should always exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when engaging in any water activities. Participants should also be aware of the risks and hazards involved in water activities, such as drowning, hypothermia, infections, injuries, etc. Participants should consult their physician before engaging in any water activities if they have any medical conditions or concerns.

Get Moving

Rhymes that move
(L11.2) Rhymes that Move!.PNG
Letter Toss
Break it down
(L3.1) Break it Down.PNG
Alphabet Bowling
Alphabet Bowling.PNG

At Home

eNCOURAGING CONVERSATION
(L6.4) Encouraging Conversation.PNG
YOU BELONG WITH ME 
(L12.1) You Belong With Me.PNG
SECRET MESSAGE BOX
(L5.2) Secret Message Box.PNG
HAPPY HEALTHY MOUTHS
(L10.2)Healthy Happy Mouth Words.PNG

Fun with Food!

Take a look at Litty, Nume, and Welly's new activities! Check back with us each month to see what new games our friends have in store. Follow us on social media to be notified.

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Learning through play!

How does ToyBox work? Choose an activity: Letters, Numbers, or Wellness. Each activity has three levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced. Focus on one activity per week, and have fun learning through play!

Share Activities Everywhere!:
grocery shopping, outside on a walk, on the bus or in the car, or while sorting laundry & toys.

Get Involved! Enjoy the activities with your child(ren)! Follow us on social media and tell us how you are enjoying the activities! Share your cool ideas (photos, videos, stories) with your community on Facebook & Instagram and tag us, @toyboxmanitoba 

(L7.4) Finding_Letters_In_My_Soup_.png

Finding Letters in my Soup

(L12.3) Drops of Colours.PNG

Drops of Colours

No_Fail_Bannock_(IL.3).png

No Fail Bannock!

(L11.4)  Franken-Fruit.PNG

Franken-Fruit

(IN.2) Eating by Numbers (1).PNG

Eating by Numbers

Counting_Cooks_(N6.1).png

Counting Cooks

Shapes Chef

(N9.6) Shapes_Chef.png
BerriesAreATreat_(IW.7).PNG

 Berries are a Treat

 Wellness and Breakfast

Eat Your Carrots!

(W7.3) Cooking with Colours (2).PNG

Cooking with Colours

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