Activities

There’s Power In Play!

And you are your child’s first and most important teacher.

There’s Power In Play!

And you are your child’s first and most important teacher.

From breakfast to bedtime, simple, everyday moments are the path to a bright future.
From breakfast to bedtime, simple, everyday moments are the path to a bright future.
Healthy development doesn’t have to be hard or complicated! Simply playing, sharing stories, singing, talking, smiling, snuggling, and dancing with your little ones help them learn and grow. We have some activities to share to help you on your way to play — created by and for New Mexicans.
Healthy development doesn’t have to be hard or complicated! Simply playing, sharing stories, singing, talking, smiling, snuggling, and dancing with your little ones help them learn and grow. We have some activities to share to help you on your way to play — created by and for New Mexicans.
A father holding his baby

Activities

There’s Power In Play!

And you are your child’s first and most important teacher.

From breakfast to bedtime, simple, everyday moments are the path to a bright future.
Healthy development doesn’t have to be hard or complicated! Simply playing, sharing stories, singing, talking, smiling, snuggling, and dancing with your little ones help them learn and grow. We have some activities to share to help you on your way to play — created by and for New Mexicans.
Free printable
coloring sheets

Smile!

Playlists

Dance!

Imagination Library

Share Stories!

Everyday J.U.N.K. RecipesCelebrate the joy of uncovering new knowledge through play with a special cookbook from UNM Family Development program featuring fun learning activities for families.

Play!

Vroom: Tips and tools to help Parents/CaregiversVroom provides free science-based tips and tools to help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life.

Talk!

Sesame Street in CommunitiesSesame Street in Communities offers videos, activities, and printables in both English and Spanish designed for children from birth to six.

Sing!

Free printable coloring sheets
Playlists

Playlists
Imagination Library
Imagination Library




Everyday J.U.N.K. RecipesCelebrate the joy of uncovering new knowledge through play with a special cookbook from UNM Family Development program featuring fun learning activities for families.
Vroom: Tips and tools to help Parents/CaregiversVroom provides free science-based tips and tools to help parents and caregivers give children a great start in life.
Sesame Street in CommunitiesSesame Street in Communities offers videos, activities, and printables in both English and Spanish designed for children from birth to six.

Downloadable Coloring Pages

Mother holding baby with flowers around coloring sheet

Nature Walk
coloring sheet

Father standing with son coloring sheet

Dance Party
coloring sheet

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Playground Fun
coloring sheet

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Last Days of Summer
coloring sheet

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The Early Show
coloring sheet

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Where's Alax?
coloring sheet

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Alax Balloon Party
coloring sheet

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Quest Glove
coloring sheet

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Peek-a-boo Alax
coloring sheet

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