13-month-olds are busy and always looking for something to do! They are starting to climb, touch, investigate, and figure out what they are capable of. I wanted to share 35 awesome activities for 13-month-olds to give you some ideas to keep them busy and learning....
If your one-year-old is anything like mine have been, outdoor activities are the perfect remedy to just about anything. Having a tantrum? Need to get some extra energy out? Bored? Whiny? Excited? Go outside! There is something about the great outdoors that sparks joy...
Looking for some fun St. Patrick's Day activities for your toddler? I have so many great ones to choose from! Your little ones will enjoy these and learn as they go. So many ways to get creative this St. Patrick's Day! What are some fun and creative St. Patrick's Day...
Have you ever watched your little ones look out at freshly fallen snow? Their eyes fill with joy and wonder! Toddlers love snow, and I have found the best books about snow for toddlers! The Importance of Reading to Your Toddler Reading is so good for little ones, but...
Valentine's day is almost here! I am excited to share my favorite Valentine's Day activities for toddlers with you! How to introduce Valentine's Day to Toddlers There is a lot of history behind Valentine's Day, however that can be a bit complicated to explain to...
Have you ever wondered how our kiddos learn? Or maybe how we as parents/teachers/ caregivers can help them learn more efficiently? Understanding and being able to utilize the information in the pyramid of learning is going to greatly benefit the little ones in your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your 14-month-old is entering an amazing phase of development; you'll see all kinds of new cognitive and motor developments in the coming weeks. Parents want to offer activities for 14-month-old toddlers that support their mind and movement development. This is the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Toddlers love sensory bins! They are super simple to create and make great activities for toddlers to explore different textures, develop language, and improve fine motor skills. This Christmas sensory bin incorporates auditory, visual, and tactile...
Now is the time that the leaves have started changing into their beautiful colors. Here in the north east, we are hitting peak leaf color season and my toddler’s eyes are delighted with wonder seeing them fall to the ground. She loves picking them up and telling me...
Young children LOVE to get messy! Their little hands and minds are so eager to dig into whatever materials they can find. They have no comprehension for the disaster that it makes or the clean up that it entails for us parents. Specifically, one fun and messy sensory...
Although I love a good and messy sensory experience for my little ones on occasion, I can also do without the clean up! Finding mess-free alternatives to sensory activities are a great way to keep your baby or toddler busy while eliminating the treacherous clean up....
Easily create sensory bottles that your kids can have fun both making and playing with. Most of them use items that you'll find around the house, so always make sure you're saving the things that might be garbage! I can always find a fun craft or activity to make with...