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Easy Christmas Activities to Keep your Toddler Busy

Easy Christmas Activities to Keep your Toddler Busy

As soon as Halloween was over, we switched gears to Christmas. Thanksgiving was a small Autumn afterthought.  Christmas is just so magical, fun, and filled with lots of holiday traditions and engaging play ideas. We have to start early because there are so many great 

Quick, Easy, and Affordable DIY Light Table

Quick, Easy, and Affordable DIY Light Table

For the longest time, I wanted a light table. I wanted one to use in my classroom and then I wanted one to use at home with my little one. There are so many beautiful play and sensory ideas using light tables, but they always 

Magnetic Tile Peekaboo

Magnetic Tile Peekaboo

If you are in need of a simple, low-prep activity with several variations for play, then magnetic tile peekaboo is the perfect activity. So simple to set up and surprisingly creates a very engaging activity for a young toddler.

50 Water Play Ideas

50 Water Play Ideas

Water play is one of those activities that stands the test of time. You can entertain a baby all the way through adulthood by simply adding water. Water play is also a great sensory activity for young learners. Whether you feel super motivated or not, you will find something on this list to give you some water play inspiration.

Loose Parts Play Ideas

Loose Parts Play Ideas

If you have followed us for any amount of time, you probably understand my passion (obsession) with loose parts play. If you are new here, welcome, you may want to read my post “Loose Parts Play for Infants and Toddlers” to see the many benefits 

4 Super Engaging Cardboard DIY Projects for Toddlers

4 Super Engaging Cardboard DIY Projects for Toddlers

People always say the best gift was the box. Well, in this case, that may be true.   Quarantine life got me feeling really crafty. Maybe because I am bored with all of my baby’s toys. Or maybe because I don’t want to spend any 

10 Ways to Play with Sponges

10 Ways to Play with Sponges

I’m all about thinking frugally when coming up with toys and activities for my little one for several reasons. Obviously to save money, but also because often times we create these elaborate activities for our baby and then they couldn’t care less about the toy