It’s not always practical to make your own resources for your classroom or home, but these DIY toys are definitely worth your time. From an outdoor water wall to a bookshelf dollhouse, these homemade activities are sure to provide your students and kids with learning opportunities and fun all year long!
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Back when I was a primary teacher I used to love searching out new ideas to use in my classroom over the summer months. I was always searching garage sales and thrift stores for unique finds and sometimes even making my own activities to use in next year’s classroom.
I know time is very valuable since teachers (and parents) have a trillion things to do, but I think you will find that many of these homemade toys are things you’ll want to for sure add to your classroom for the upcoming school year! (And those of you homeschooling or at home with young children will also find some inspiration too!)
30+ DIY Toys and Resources to Make for Your Classroom
DIY Toys for Outdoors
DIY Wooden Roads and Ramps from Buggy and Buddy
Outdoor Easel from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Dancing Ribbon Rings from Buggy and Buddy
DIY Ribbon Wands from Mama Papa Bubba
Water Wall from Happy Hooligans
Outdoor Sound Wall and Music Station from Fun at Home with Kids
DIY Toys to Promote Literacy
Stuffed Felt Letters from Buggy and Buddy
Alphabet Pocket Chart from Lalymom
Magnetic Alphabet Board from Mama Miss
Letter Stones from Buggy and Buddy
Story Stones from Happy Hooligans
DIY Alphabet Box from Stir the Wonder
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Puppet from Twodaloo
Science and Math Toys
DIY Balance Toy and Game from Babble Dabble Do
Homemade Marble Run from Buggy and Buddy
Balancing Foam Ball from Buggy and Buddy
Magnetic Math Fishing Game from Buggy and Buddy
Toys for Dramatic and Imaginative Play
DIY Ice Cream Play Set from Twodaloo
Bookshelf Dollhouse from Mama Papa Bubba
Post Office Dramatic Play Center from Buggy and Buddy
How to Encourage Imaginative Play with Felt from Buggy and Buddy
DIY Toys for Creating and Building
Foam Strip Creation Center from Buggy and Buddy
Dyed Rainbow Wooden Blocks from Fun at Home with Kids
Button-Up Foam Craft Sticks from Mama Papa Bubba
Colored Light Blocks from And Next Comes L
Button Snake from Happy Hooligans
Waldorf-Inspired Nature Blocks from Adventure in a Box
Other DIY Learning Resources
DIY Felt or Flannel Board from Buggy and Buddy
Homemade Light Table from Tinkerlab
Popsicle Stick Weaving Looms from Buggy and Buddy
Homemade Napkins for Snack Time from Buggy and Buddy