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 and a half (you...
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 is because the weather is finally not...
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...
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...
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...
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 the stove at all. I first started making...
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 creations and the...
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...
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...