The digital age has made screens and devices nearly universal. From televisions to smartphones, tablets to computers, kids are surrounded daily with entertaining programs, games, and social content. Watching children interact with these devices is mind-boggling. As...
10 Clever Ways to Teach Your Toddler How to Share
There are so many lessons that our toddlers need to learn: from basic life skills like potty training and sleeping in a “big kid” bed, to physical skills like jumping and running, and emotional skills like regulating emotions or sharing with others. At a family...
31 Fun and Simple Sticker Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Stickers are a very versatile and fun way to incorporate fine motor skill practice into daily activities for your toddlers and preschoolers! My kiddos love stickers and I often find them on the wall and in different places around the house (good thing they aren't too...
Summer Bucket List for Kids in 2021
Summer is nearly here! That means it is time for water parks, hiking, swimming, camping, and more. With all your amazing ideas to complete with your kids this summer, you may be looking for a way to keep all those ideas organized. Summer is all about fun and you don't...
17 Sensory Board DIY Ideas for Busy Babies and Toddlers
You baby has been busy exploring the world around him for some time now. Since the moment he could open his eyes and take his first breath, he was taking in everything through his senses. From seeing and hearing to feeling and tasting, they are loving the new...
15 Toddler Busy Board Ideas Your Child Will Love!
Now that your toddler is cruising around, they've really begun exploring the world around them. You're probably ready to start exposing them to more learning experiences while simultaneously keeping them busy! What better way to do this than with a toddler busy...
21 Important Things to Teach Your 2 Year Old
At this age, children are like little sponges, picking up every bit of information about the world around them. The majority of things that your two year old learns will be through play and normal social interaction. Everyday occurrences can provide numerous learning...
11 Simple and Fun Easter Activities for Toddlers
Honestly is there anything better than a toddler Easter egg hunt? Actually... yes! Easter is the perfect opportunity to prepare fun and simple activities for your toddler to get you both in the holiday spirit. Toddlers love holidays, and watching the look of...
7 Best Educational Shows for Toddlers and Preschoolers– A Handy Guide for Parents
If you are a parent who has successfully made it through 2020 while not letting your child’s education be compromised, we applaud you. However, if you need a little screen time to get through some of those long days, here's my list of the best educational shows...
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children’s Development
Children don’t just play for fun; they play to learn. Research shows that playing in any way helps develop core cognitive, social and creative skills, but the benefits of outdoor play for children's development are infinite. The playground and outdoor play satisfies a...
Sorting Colors With Muffin Tins Activity
Sorting colors is a quick and simple activity to do with your toddler- they will have so much fun, they will not even notice how much learning is going on! Although your toddler may not begin retaining all the information, it is essential to begin introducing the...
Winter Mitten ABC Matching Free Printable
Winter time is finally here! Time to break out the cool weather clothing- hats, mittens, and coats, oh my. While I don't love when the weather gets cold, the kids don't seem to mind it at all! They love getting bundled up and could still play outside for hours in the...
Free Printable Winter Snowman Letter Matching
The cold weather makes it the perfect time to do some winter learning activities with my kids! I love making printable activities that teach new skills while also being fun for them. Since my kids have become obsessed with snowmen since well before the Christmas...
Winter Penguin Shape Match Free Printable
If you're trying to teach your toddlers or preschoolers their shapes, I have a great activity for them! This adorable winter penguin shape match game is so much fun for kids ages 18 months to 4! Depending on your child or student's developmental level, toddlers and...
DIY Fake Snow For Sensory Play
Winter is here and there has never been a more perfect time for this pretend snow. I don't know about your kids but mine can spend hours with anything involving squishy, moldable, or otherwise "messy" play! (Although, rest assured, this activity is easy to contain and...
Christmas Dot Activities Free Printable
The holiday season is finally upon us and we've already begun counting down the days until Christmas. From Elf on the Shelf to advent calendars and driving around to see lights, we already have so many built in family Christmas traditions. However, there is plenty of...
Christmas Play-Doh Fun With Cookie Cutters
Christmas is in the air, and your little ones are likely bursting with excitement. The Christmas season is a magical time for all ages, but there is something even more magical about a Christmas with little ones. If your kids are anything like mine, it is likely that...
Christmas Tissue Paper Wreathe Fine Motor Activity
Toddlers and preschoolers alike will delight in this fun Christmas craft. There is just something about tissue paper that excites children of all ages. My kids particularly love the bright, vibrant colors and the texture of squishing it between their fingers, which...
Feed the Turkey Thanksgiving Toddler Activity
Like it or not the holidays are approaching! When I think of Thanksgiving I think of the smell of delicious foods, spending time with loved ones around the table, and of course eating some turkey! For your littles, Thanksgiving is an exciting holiday, full of...
Felt Christmas Tree Activity for Toddlers
Decorating the Christmas Tree is always an exciting part of the holiday season, especially when it brings about new traditions that you're starting as a family. However, it's not always the safest and easiest activity for babies and toddlers- or even your...
Turkey Color Matching Free Printable
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...