Where Play Meets Potential
My guess is you are here because you are looking for 2 year old gifts that are a little more unique than the average advertisement from Target or Amazon. Well, I have curated a list that works with any budget, plus aids in development, stands …
Looking for a way to integrate letter recognition in a fun and festive way? Try this Letter leaves match and stick activity for some letter recognition with an Autumn theme. We had done a similar activity before when my toddler wasn’t even quite a year …
A little bit of science, a little bit of Halloween. This Magnetic Halloween Sensory bin is the perfect way to balance learning, play, and the Fall season. I am truly inspired as soon as it hits the Fall season. I am not sure if it …
If you love Halloween and the Autumn season, but dread carving a pumpkin, then this post will offer you 10 unique toddler pumpkin activities that don’t involve Jack-o-Lantern faces. These unique toddler pumpkin activities come from years of teaching preschool and wanting to be …
What exactly is social and emotional learning (SEL) for toddlers? You may understand that these are important skills for your child to learn, but what exactly do they need to learn and how? What is developmentally appropriate for a toddler? The Collaborative for Academic, …
It’s the infamous clean-up time, oh no! Let me set the scene for you. It has been a day full of independent play and there are toys scattered around every room in the house. You really want to teach your child independence and responsibility so …
How are independent dressing and buttoning skills going in your house? Not so good? Everything except for snaps, ties, and buttons? Well, this simple DIY will get your little independent toddler buttoning in no time. We have been slowly giving Ruby (now two) a little …
Is your toddler as big a fan of Baby Shark as my toddler? Well, if they are, you are going to want to hear all the details about Ruby’s Baby Shark second birthday party. A two year old’s birthday party is, well, different. I love …
Do you love play dough, but despise the store bought stuff? Did you know it is super easy to make play dough at home? Today I am going to show you how you can make play dough at home in literally 5 minutes…without turning on …
Are you at your wit’s end trying to get your toddler to listen? Toddlers are tricky. Testing the boundaries on EVERYTHING is their way of learning. So, not listening often falls into this category. I promise they are not intentionally ignoring you to …
Have you heard of magnetic tiles that are compatible with LEGO and DUPLO? Yes, you heard me right, they are called MAGBRIX. Today I am bringing you my review of MAGBRIX as well as some unique MAGBRIX play ideas. MAGBRIX opens the doors to unlimited …
Easily create your own DIY High-Contrast Puzzle Blocks, that not only look pretty, but are also beneficial for babies and beyond.
Easter is near and you may be looking for some simple, affordable activities and crafts. Maybe you want to create some beautiful child-made art for Easter decor. Well, today I bring you a simple, nature inspired Easter craft perfect for toddlers and offers a nice …
St. Patrick’s Day Gold Coin Activities You may feel more lethargic than lucky with a busy toddler running around, but don’t fret I am bringing you 8 gold coin activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your little leprechaun. These activities are developmentally appropriate for …
Sandpaper letters and numbers are a foundational tool used in the Montessori method, so I created these Montessori tactile numbers for much cheaper than the actual Montessori materials. The purpose of the sandpaper numbers is to learn early numeracy in a multi-sensory approach. Children learn …
My 18 month old has all of a sudden become a mini Spiderman and she wants to climb everything…especially things she is not supposed to climb. Now I am very grateful to have our Pikler triangle to redirect her climbing into a more appropriate place. …
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I thought I would share some super easy, very low or no prep Valentine’s Day activities for toddlers and preschoolers. It might come as a surprise to you, but I honestly don’t really like Valentine’s Day (which Chris is really …
Some of the things you will hear before giving birth to your second child are: “Your heart will expand” “You never knew you could love so much” “Is your toddler.. ready, excited, going to be jealous” “Are you ready?” But do they tell you this …
You have the positive pregnancy test and there could be a wide range of emotions you are feeling. I know for us it was a little bit of shock, fear, denial, confusion, and excitement. Once you have processed those emotions, now what? How do …
There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday season and believe me I love Christmas. Why not use the fun and excitement to spark interest in sneaky learning activities. I say sneaky because often times toddlers or preschoolers don’t even realize they are learning …