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Cognitive Development Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Apple Picking Activity

This activity is perfect for inside and train lots of gross motor skills.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 22 months to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Painter tape, apple, basket Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Don’t Step in the Hot Lava

Super easy activity to have fun with your kids when you are stuck inside.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 22 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Exploding Paint Bombs

With just a few things from your medicine cabinet, you can create a fun piece of artwork that your kids will love!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Alka Seltzer tablets, Film canisters, Water-based paint, Watercolor paper Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

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Smack the Number

It’s a quick number practice game to help kids to know the numbers and it’s FUN.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Fly swatter, Foam numbers Author

This activity was created by Sunny Day Family.

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Fine Motor Activities for Babies and Toddlers

The activities for babies and toddlers encourage creative thinking and problem-solving. They help develop a young child’s fine motor skills, hand dexterity and co-ordination.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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10 Activities for 0-3 Month Baby

Here are 10 activities you can try with your 0-3 month old baby.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from birth to 3 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Boppy Pillow, Finger puppets, Keys, Paper towel roll, Safe play mirror, Soft objects, ball Author

This activity was created by Eat Sleep and Play.

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A Simple Baby Activity – Container Fun

This simple trick helps to make the same old toys or teethers fun again!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 5 months to 20 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week Four

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Bowl, Caps, Fruit shape, Paper box, Plastic scissors, Velcro, Wipes container, lids Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week Two

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home or In the Garden activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Cold egg, Muffin tin, Sensory bowl, Textured balls, bath toys, container, instruments, small ball Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Rainbow Color Sorting Sensory Bin

Another idea to learn color sorting, especially when the weather is too cold to play outside.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Cereal, Cups, Small toy truck, Toy shovels, Tweezer Author

This activity was created by The Resourceful Mama.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week One

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home or In the Garden activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used artificial flowers, colored cards, container, lids, plastic vase, spaghetti, straw, wooden bead Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week Three

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Pom Pom, Toys, art cards, ball drop box, bug, lids, little bucket, plastic container, sweeper, toy tools Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Planning a Summer Garden for Kids

Planning a summer garden can be enjoyable and special for kids. It is also practical life skills that a child can learn that include caring for the plants and preparing the soil for planting.

In the Garden activity, 30 to 60 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Seeds, Vegetables, rake, watering can Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Quiet Time Activity for Preschoolers by Jamie

A simple activity, but kids can spend long time on it. It provides hours of quiet learning for children also long quiet time for parents.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Buttons, Pipecleaners Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Caterpillar Play Dough Invitation

A fun sensory and fine motor activity!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Black Pipe Cleaners, Play dough, Water Bottle Caps Author

This activity was created by Mom Inspired Life.

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A Bubble Snake Maker

This bubble snake maker is so fun and easy to make from things that you will already have in your home.

At Home or Outdoor activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Bottle, Bubble mixture and water, Elastic band, Flannel, Scissors, face cloth or an old sock Author

This activity was created by The Mad House.

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How to Make a Geoboard

Fun way to teach kids shapes.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Form board, Graph paper, Map pins, Mod Podge, Paint brush, Rubber bands Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

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DIY Color Matching Pegs

Do your children seek opportunities to color match? Here is a good idea!

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from one year to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Acrylic paint, Craft wood, Old fashioned peg clothes pins, Pin holders, Super glue Author

This activity was created by The Kavanaugh Report.

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Tissue Discovery Box

A perfect handmade toy for curious babies and great way to keep them occupied.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Empty tissue box, clean sock, rattle, small board book, water bottle, whole piece of fruit Author

This activity was created by Laughing Kids Learn.

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Feed The LEGO Monsters

A simple color sorting and building game for the kids.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Brown Paper Bags, Cardstock, Double Stick Tape, LEGO DUPLO, LEGO bricks, Markers, Scissors Author

This activity was created by Toddler Approved.

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