New Year's is such a fun time for all young and old! I love doing different activities with my little ones to ring in the new year! What Types of Activities are Best? That really depends on your goal! Are you looking for something to keep your littles busy, or to...
More parents than ever are switching to Montessori toys with their children because they help your child develop their needed skills rather than mindless playing. If you have a toddler, you'll want to grab some Montessori toys for 1 year old toddlers. Montessori toys...
It's getting colder, which means littles spend more time inside than out! You need to have some fun and easy winter crafts in your arsenal! I have scoured the internet and found tons of fun and easy winter crafts for 2 year old's! Winter Crafts for 2 Year Olds (Top...
Parents spend hours, wondering and worrying that their child is not meeting their milestones. It's normal to be concerned about whether your child is meeting their language goals, googling questions like "how many words should a 18 month old say." I remember being...
The weather is getting cooler and that means finding more activities to complete INDOORS! This time of year is so much fun with all of the holiday themed activity options. As a busy mom of littles, it can sometimes be hard to come up with activities that will be both...
Toddlers develop their problem-solving skills depending on the activities they carry out day in and day out. These problem-solving skills are adopted and used throughout childhood and adulthood. Apart from giving toddlers independence to learn and play, several simple...
With the holidays rolling around, I’m getting super excited to do so many festive activities with my daughter, especially this thankful turkey activity! Now that she’s two, she has so much more awareness and understanding of what’s going on and I can’t wait to have...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I am itching to plan activities for my little ones and I thought you might be too! I have rounded up all the easy, fun & FREE Thanksgiving activities for toddlers. These Thanksgiving activities for toddlers are actually...
As children start to be more independent and opinionated, they start to feel emotions on a larger scale. Teaching children about their own and others' feelings may seem daunting, but these activities will help make it simple, fun, and easy. How do children learn about...
Keeping your toddler busy while stuck at home can be a struggle, but there are ways to both occupy them while helping their little minds to grow and learn. You need some simple fall activities for toddlers in your plans this season. Now that fall is here, it's time to...
When you make the decision to homeschool, it's exciting, and you feel ready to start immediately. You may want to jump right in and get a homeschool curriculum for 2 year olds, but stop - wait! I'm a veteran homeschooler with four kids at home. My oldest is in 7th...
Toddlers are a joy for parents, but they are a bit of a handful. One of the joys of toddlerhood is that they are so interested in the world around them, but that also means you need to have plenty of 18 month old activities ready. Otherwise, you will struggle to keep...
Are you struggling to come up with fun ways to teach your preschooler(s) the letter A? Learning the alphabet is the most basic level of learning to read, yet probably the most important! Just like anything you do with little ones, you want to make sure you have the...
Sensory bins are tactile ways for children to play that encourage various skill development. They are essentially a box filled with a textured filler like dry rice, pinto beans, or flour with various toys and tools in them for children to find and play with. A...
Are you looking for board games for 2 year olds that are fun and yet still educational? Finding the right board games for your tiny family member is so important. Around 2 years old your little one finally possesses the most basic skills needed for epic game night...
Children as young as 2 can start recognizing the letters of the alphabet. This makes an alphabet chart extremely helpful for toddlers through kindergarteners. I created a printable abc chart that was going to be available in my Teaching Littles shop, but decided to...
All parents and teachers need some quiet games that their kids can play. Most of the time, being quiet is not an easy task for little kids. If you're working from home or just need a moment alone, having games that your kids can play quietly keeps your kids quiet,...
Sensory bottles can be a calming experience for your little one. They're great for babies, toddlers, preschoolers or any child who loves visually stimulating objects. The great thing is you don't have to buy them! Instead, you can save money and make them yourself at...
Children can start noticing differences in the appearance of others at a very young age as they typically gravitate to others who look like mom, dad, or people that they see regularly. Teaching children about cultural and racial differences should also start from a...
It's been so much fun watching your baby learn and grow this past year. You’ve already seen them go from babbling and starting to sit up on their own to crawling all over the house and getting into anything and everything. If your baby is getting...
Are you looking for a great way to entertain your toddler in your own backyard? Whether you have a small backyard or plenty of space to run, you need to know a few backyard activities for toddlers to keep your children entertained. I always look for easy outdoor...