Experts tell us that the more opportunities a child has for creative play and the opportunity bring original ideas to life, the more the child develops his sense of wonder and imagination. Children who spend time freely expressing themselves through building, art, and open ended play become out of the box thinkers, inventors and innovators.
Creative Play Ideas For Kids
I’m always on the lookout for quality, open ended products that also foster my children’s creativity and I’ve found a great set to share with you, Bunchems Alive! These bright and colorful toys are perfect for fine motor development, creative play, and much more! I’m excited to share a few different ways to extend your family’s learning with Bunchems!
These colorful balls easily stick and stay together like no other, allowing imaginations to run wild! With whimsical accessories like wings, glasses, and toothy grins, the Bunchems kits help your little creators to form inventive animals, robots, or whatever else they can dream up.
My kids decided on a garden theme and challenged one another to make items you’d find in that setting. This was the best activity and kept my Kindergartener, 3rd grader, and 5th grader busy for well over an hour giving me glorious, uninterrupted time to prepare dinner using my Pinterest Meal Planning system.
There were flowers and bumble bees, caterpillars and butterflies, snails and originality all over our art table!
Because the creative juices were flowing, the butterfly became the main character in a story the kiddos created. I was making my own magic in the kitchen so I didn’t get to hear all the details but I do know there was lots of laughter and insects uniting to protect their garden home from a bouncing bird. And speaking of the bird…
This bird was created with the Bunchems Alive set which lets you bring your creations to life! The motorized Stick’em ball allow you to attach the balls and form whatever original species you’d like! But you’ve been warned, according to my kiddos, this bird is particularly destructive to gardens.
Before creating with Bunchems, make sure your hair is pulled back, away from your face to avoid getting Bunchems in your hair. This quick video provides all the information you’ll need for safe creative play with your Bunchems, be sure to take a look.
Bunchems was awarded the 2016 Toy of The Year for activities!
If you’re looking for more fun ways to connect with your children, check out our post about 10 Ways To Be Silly And Laugh More With Your Kids!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
How do you encourage your children in their creative play?
Whitney S. says
I haven’t heard of these, but this are ridiculously cute!! I’m 30, and I even want to play with them now!
Anvita says
This sounds like a good winter activity. Great way to engage kids indoors and i am sure it will keep them busy for long.
Amber Nelson says
I have never heard of these, but they look like a lot of fun. Definitely something my daughter would love!
Rachel says
These are so cute. My daughter would love these. I feel like they would keep her busy for a long time.
Nicole Escat says
That is so cute! My son will surely love to have this, I hope that this is choking-proof.
Julie says
Oh my word, these are adorable! I feel like this will wind their way into some Christmas stockings this year!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg how cute are these?!? I bet my duaghter would love playing with these
Liz says
This looks like a great toy! I’ve got a few friends who’s kids would be in the right age bracket for this toy. Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂
Amanda Love says
This is the first time that I’ve heard of a toy like this. It looks like a lot of fun and it will definitely exercise a child’s creativity.
Mrs Major Hoff says
I’ve never seen these before! I’ll be on the look out for them. My boys love legos and pipecleaners, I’m sure they will love these too! The little caterpillars are so stinkin’ cute!
Heather says
We love creative play in our home. I try to have a lot of open ended toys. These look perfect for my oldest daughter. She loves to create any and everything!
tp keane says
These things look like so much fun. I really want to get a bunch and have a field day on them.
Roxanne says
These are awesome!! My kids will definitely love playing with them… if they can get them out of my grasp. 🙂
MyTeenGuide says
These Bunchems are super cute! I love games that spark kids’ creativity. This is a perfect gift idea for Christmas.
Taylor Mobley says
These are too cute! What a wonderful, hands-on learning and playing game for little kids! They need to use their little fingers.
Brittany says
My little boys would absolutely love these little guys! They love crafts and doing pretty much anything with their hands. We’ll have to try these out!
Kim says
Such fun options for play! I need to consider these for Xmas. Amazon makes it easy too. P
Terri Steffes says
Creative play is the foundation of all educational endeavors. It stimulates all parts of the brain, encourages conversation and cooperation.
ron says
That’s awesome! My family and I would surely get some giggles from this toy.
Karen Coghlan says
Such a creative toy… You came up with some cuties…
Rebecca Bryant says
Too cute. I love this kind of play for kids it has to have them use their imagination.