Pop Some Bubbles
Save that packing paper from your last Amazon order! One person’s trash is another baby’s treasure! Bubble wrap is a simple way to get your baby to explore their senses and work on gross and fine motor skills! Modify this game by wrapping and taping your little’s feet in plastic bubble wrap, have them hop,…
Let’s get the ball rolling!
With the weather changing, it’s time to start thinking of activities to entertain your little indoors! I don’t know about you, but Caroline (19 months) is a very active toddler. I’m seriously considering a mini trampoline for the winter, haha! Simply instruct your little to roll balls across the room while aiming to hit a…
Paper Tube Stringing
Continuing the week with more upcycled ideas! You all know how much I love 5 min DIYs 😉 All this one needs is a couple paper towel or toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, and markers. Simply cut up the cardboard tube, slap some colorful letters or numbers on each piece, and voila! You have a…
Rotating Can Puzzle
Truthfully, I thought this would be a big hit for Caroline (19 months) because she loves shapes and puzzles, but it’s still a little too advanced for her. I’ll have to save this for when she’s a little bit older, but I really think older toddlers and preschoolers would find this very fun! And after…
Introducing Sorting Activities
Many parents say that the knowledge and language centers really start to take off at an exponential rate around the 1.5 year mark, so many skills are emerging at this critical time in development. The prerequisite for sorting is basic problem solving and eye-hand coordination that emerges around 15-18 months. At this time, your little…
Toddler-Led Play
Caroline came up with her own sensory activity today! We asked me for an ice cube, so I gave her one. Then she said “more!” So, of course, I went to the freezer and filled up a bowl of ice cubes. She sat in the kitchen with 2 bowls and a spoon for 20 minutes…
DIY Tool for Teaching Empathy and Emotions
Toddlerhood is a non-stop roller coaster for learning and managing emotions. You can introduce emotions early on, and the more you engage and talk to your little about types of emotion, the better they will be at recognizing what is happening to them and begin to be able to understand how to manage them. I’ve…
“Stuck On You” Fine Motor Game
Recycle and play are easily my favorite tasks. I love turning every day “junk” or “trash” into something functional and fun for littles at home! When you’re working in the field, not all of your families will have access or funds to go and buy some fancy toy. That’s where the creative mind of an…
Feed the Farm Animals – Sensory Activity
Hey crafty moms! Want to add some cute DIY props to your sensory bin? How about some handmade farm animals that your little will enjoy scooping and feeding? Items needed: Plastic cups Plain paper Sharpie Colored pencils/crayons/markers Scissors Tape Here’s how to make your cute farm animals! Trace the cup opening on your plain white…
DIY Peg Board
Have a golfer in the family? Then you can do this simple DIY in less than 10 minutes! This DIY peg board will help your little enhance those fine motor skills as they pick up and place the golf tees in holes. Appropriate age: 14+ months (due to the size of the tee, it is…
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