G is 20 months old and is a BUSY boy! Sometimes the activities I set up for him last about 2 minutes, but then a spontaneous activity will hold his attention for quite some time! Here are some fun 20 month old learning activities to keep your toddler busy, entertained, and learning! Toddlers develop at different …
Create busy boxes for your toddler to enhance learning, inspire creativity, and provide the opportunity for independent play. Learn how to make your own busy boxes for your toddlers in just a few simple steps. Why I Made a Busy Box My 18 month old LOVES to “do work” together. When his big sister …
December is such a fun month and I try to involve my kiddos in every step of it. Here are some hands-on Christmas activities that make December so fun and memorable (for all of us!). A Book a Night Now, being in the classroom for six years left me with QUITE the collection of holiday …
G is 19 months old and this may be my very favorite age! He LOVES sitting down to “do work” together so we spent the month exploring lots of new learning activities. I found these 19 month old learning activities to be super fun for a tiny tot! Peg Board We have peg board …
With the weather getting colder, you might be looking for a few indoor, Winter Activities to occupy and challenge your toddler. Set up these winter themed activities and watch your little one explore and learn! Snowball Hide Grab a pill box (mine was from The Dollar Tree) and some small pompom “snow balls.” Tots have …
When I first introduced LM to color trays, he was about 18 months old. The idea of a color tray was to immerse him in the particular color that I was introducing. It was a hit with him. He loved picking up each item and showing them to me. We would talk about it and the color. …
My little G is 17 months and this month, he’s really interested in art and also anything that requires fine motor skills. These are some fun 17 month old learning activities that have kept my little guy busy! I value toddler activities that are easy and simple to set up, yet are super engaging and provide quality …
Make a quick cookie cutter puzzle for your toddler using cookie cutters. Trace (or have an older child practice tracing) each cookie cutter and then let your child match them up.
We love the book “A Color of His Own” by Leo Lionni. It’s about a lizard who wishes he could just have a color of his own instead of changing wherever he goes. If you love this book as much as we do, you need this A Color of His own Matching Activity for your …
My little man is 16 months old and has never been more active! Activities for your 16 month old… I’ve tried creating several activity trays but since they hardly held his attention, I had to think a little… bigger. Do you have an active tot? Here’s how we’re learning with G this month! …
Being two years old is an exciting period of development. Playing and learning with your 2 year old is really important because ideas and concepts are really starting to pull together and you can almost see the connections being made. So, capitalize on this time with your two year old and try to expose …
My husband and I total DIY-ers so one thing that we always have around the house is painter’s tape (either the blue kind or the newer green Frog Tape). Aside from M stacking the rings of tape, we love to use it and create some physical activities for M (5) and G (1). Here’s how …