As the Thanksgiving approaches, you're probably looking for ways to incorporate the holiday in teaching your little ones. Sometimes using festive themes like holidays can really get new concepts and ideas to stick for toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids! This...
Fall is now in full force and we're heading toward the Thanksgiving holiday. Time to get your little one doing all the turkey activities that you've been saving until now! This simple counting activity teaches toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergarteners one-to-one...
Activity Sneak Peak: Under 5 minute set-up timeRequires only THREE household itemsMulti-sensory and fine motor skillsWorks on problem-solving, cause-and-effect, counting and colorsFor ages 12 months+ This PomPom Tube Drop activity is very simple and...
Heading to a farm or fall festival this season? You may want to bring along a fall scavenger hunt for your toddler or preschooler to help them see and understand the new fall sights. This fall scavenger hunt is perfect for a day at a pumpkin patch, fall festival, or...
Health and safety for your child is probably one of the biggest concerns you have as a parent. Even with young babies, there are still things that you can teach them as a way to be safe. If you have an almost 1-year-old, I'm sure you're experiencing their constant...
Fall is already in the air! This time of year is so much fun to give your little one plenty of new sensory and learning experiences. They've just come off the high of summer, soaking in the sun, splashing in the pool, and spending hours at the park. Now that the...
Toddlers are learning so many new skills everyday. They're gaining and knowledge and becoming smarter with each month that passes. There are so many learning opportunities available to your little ones. Most skills and concepts they will begin teaching themselves...
While we've been stuck at home for quite some time, I've been trying to limit my spending on unnecessary items and that includes new toys for the kids. It seems like they're always bored with everything that they have and I'm guilty of hitting Buy Now on every new...
My 3-year-old daughter just recently learned all of her letter sounds! I can't take all the credit though as she's been watching this awesome Netflix show, LeapFrog Letter Factory (highly recommend!). Within a few days, she was reciting the sounds that each letter of...
Your baby has come a long way from being that tiny little newborn who could barely open his eyes or hold your hand to an active, loving, almost-toddler. The changes you've witnessed in the past few months have probably amazed you. As they get closer to 1, they have...
It feels great to be outside once again now that the weather is warm and summer is almost here! Being home with two toddlers has been exhausting, but getting them outside gives us all a break. Since toddlers and preschoolers love to move and learn, here is a great...
The warm spring and summer months call for plenty of time outdoors with your children. Toddlers and preschoolers will develop a love for the outdoors as soon as they're exposed to all the beautiful things that nature has to offer. If you're trying to come up with ways...
Finding activities to keep your toddler busy and entertained during the hot, summer days can be daunting. Getting them outside is important, but you want to have ways to keep them cool, as well. Fishing for Letters is a simple activity that your toddler will love!...
Have you ever met a friend whose kids love reading? And have you ever felt that your kids should love books more, but you don't know how? Don't worry, we all feel that! Most of the parents are so busy in their lives and hectic routines that they don't get enough time...
Keeping a toddler busy (and quiet) for longer than 3 minutes is certainly not an easy task. Getting them to stay focused on something while also learning is even tougher! I created this Toddler Quiet Book to help my child learn new words and concepts while also...
One of the cognitive skills your toddler will learn in his 2nd year is recognizing and identifying colors. Children are capable of learning colors starting around 18 months old. Color matching and sorting (putting the red toy with all the other red toys) are the...
Activity Sneak Peak: Under 1 minute set-up timeNo cleanupWorks on fine motor and cognitive skills for letter learningFor 24+ months Your toddler can begin to recite the alphabet before age 2, but recognizing and identifying the actual letters can...
Once your child has reached the big milestone of turning 1, you'll notice they become little sponges of information. They start walking, talking, and being so much more independent now that the baby stage is long gone. Around this age is when you can start...
Activity Sneak Peak: Under 1 minute set-up timeNo cleanupWorks on fine motor and cognitive skillsFor 18+ months Your toddler can begin to learn reciting the alphabet before 2, but recognizing and identifying the actual letters should take a little longer. You can...
Ever offer your baby several of their colorful, musical, toys, but they make a mad dash for the Tupperware drawer or remote control, instead? Babies and toddlers are super curious. They don't have time for silly, play toys when they could be using real objects that...
Activity Sneak Peak: Under 1 minute set-up timeRequires only TWO household itemsMulti-sensory and fine motor skillsWorks on learning counting, colors, and sortingFor ages 12 months+ This pompom whisk activity is so simple and only requires 2 items. This sensory...