Click Here to Shop my Favorite Nanny Essentials
As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt and Matching Letters
September 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn learning the alphabet into an adventure! In this simple scavenger hunt, children search for letters hidden around the house, backyard, or neighborhood. Or, play a game of matching letters where they find objects that start with the letter you give them. It keeps the kiddos moving while practicing letter recognition. It’s an easy, screen-free game that turns everyday spaces into a fun learning experience from The Many Little Joys site.
You Will Need:
Paper
Alphabet Template or Markers
Scissors
Brown Paper Bag or Reusable Bag
What to Do:
1. Scavenger Hunt for Letters
Hide the letters around the house, classroom, backyard, or neighborhood. I try to hide letters on objects that start with the letter. Give the child a bag and let the hunt begin! As they find each letter, have them identify it and place it in order from A to Z.
2. Match Letters to Objects
Have children grab a letter from a bag and match the paper letter to an object that begins with that letter. Find C? Match it to a chair. Find B? Look for a book or ball. This adds vocabulary practice while helping children connect letters with their sounds and everyday objects.
References:
Idea and Template from The Many Little Joys
Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg
As an Amazon Influencer, I earn on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Patriotic Vegetable Platter
September 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
Make Labor Day extra festive and delicious—with this fun American flag vegetable platter! Kids will love the bright colors, fun flag design, and having a healthy snack they can pick and choose from. It’s an easy, patriotic way for nannies to add a little holiday fun to snack time. You Will Need: 1 Large Cookie […]
[Continue reading...]Paint, Pattern & Pasta Fun!
September 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
Kids love turning ordinary pasta into colorful bracelets and necklaces. This simple craft packs in plenty of learning too! Whether they’re painting with brushes or shaking pasta and paint in a Ziploc bag, children can explore colors, practice fine-motor skills, and create patterns as they string their pasta into one-of-a-kind necklaces. It’s creativity they can […]
[Continue reading...]Boxed In? Bag Instead!
August 30, 2026 Leave a Comment
Say goodbye to crushed, ripped cardboard game, puzzle, and Lego boxes! Nannies know that sturdy, waterproof mesh bags are a simple storage game-changer. These bags are perfect for puzzles, LEGOs, card games, toys, and even those random household items that never seem to have a home. They are great to use in my diaper bag […]
[Continue reading...]Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops
August 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
Frozen yogurt banana pops are a creamy, gut-healthy alternative to chocolate that freeze into a delicious treat. Using thick Greek yogurt or thick plant-based yogurt works best ensuring a thick coating that grips the banana perfectly. Regular thin yogurt will drip off. Best Flavor Combinations: Strawberry Shortcake: Dip bananas in strawberry Greek yogurt and roll […]
[Continue reading...]Reusable Checklists Encourage Independence
August 26, 2026 Leave a Comment
You don’t need fancy design skills to create checklists that makes routines more fun and manageable! Kids love checking things off, seeing their progress, and feeling proud of what they can do all by themselves. For nannies, using these checklists are a fun way to build independence, responsibility, and confidence. You Will Need: Canva, Google […]
[Continue reading...]Cottage Cheese Chips
August 21, 2026 Leave a Comment
Crispy, crunchy, and packed with protein, these cottage cheese chips are a simple kid-friendly snack that feels like a treat but sneaks in some extra nutrition, too! They are a perfect snack for little hands and surprisingly easy for nannies to make. You Will Need: Baking SheetParchment PaperBlender or Food ProcessorMeasuring Cups and Spoons1 cup […]
[Continue reading...]
bethebestnanny.com 