Top Plays of 2023
As we wrap up 2023, we’re remembering the most popular Sparkler play activities of the year! We found activities that were PLAYED the most and also enjoyed by the children who played.
What were your top plays of the year? What will you play next?
Top Sparkler Plays of 2023
Activity
Which Ages
Description & Skills
Cheek to Cheek
All ages
Dance close together (empathy, perception)
How Much do I Love You?
All ages
Show your love (perception, big muscle)
Kiss Kiss
Baby, Toddler
Snuggle & count kisses (counting, trust)
Heart Yoga
All ages
Open your hearts and breathe (big muscles, self regulation)
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Baby
Play together on the floor (perception, big muscle)
My Dream for YOU
All ages
Share your dream for your child (trust, persistence)
Read Together
All ages
Read together (sounds and letters, stories)
Appreciate the Earth
Baby
Take a walk and celebrate the Earth (curiosity, comprehension)
Stop and Smell
All ages
Smell nature (perception, expression)
Fall Walk
Baby
Observe the Fall (curiosity, perception)
Playground Fun
Toddlers, Littles
A day at the playground (perception, big muscle)
Light and Shadow
Baby
Play with a flashlight (perception, curiosity)
Night Walkers
All ages
Take a walk in the dark (curiosity, perception)
Shadow Theater
All ages
Make shadow shapes (big muscle, connection-making)
Spa Day
Baby
Moisturize your body parts (comprehension, connection-making)
Rip and Crinkle
Baby
Explore wrapping paper (perception, small muscle)
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Baby
Listen for sounds all around (comprehension, perception)
Bunny Hop
All ages
Hop like a bunny (big muscle, imagination)
Dance and Pull
All ages
Dance with a scarf (big muscle, trust)
Go See the World
All ages
Explore a new place together (curiosity, independence)
Dance It Out
All ages
Blow off some steam and dance! (Self-regulation, big muscle)
Jingle Jingle
Baby
Sing and shake your bells (small muscle, perception)
How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat: A Brazilian Folktale
All ages
Listen to the story (comprehension, stories)
Wrapping Paper Collage
All ages
Make art with paper scraps (small muscles, persistence)
Vroom Vroom
All ages
Listen and look for vehicles (sounds and letters, perception)
