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Toddler Montessori Shape Lessons

A gross motor shape sorting activity for the littles.

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

Milestones Items Used Cardboard, Different shape objects, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Teaching Independent Play

Magic way to getting a toddler to play quietly for 30 minutes.

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 Anything obnoxiously noisy, Semi-dangerous Toys, Simple Crafts, Toys with a lot of pieces Author

This activity was created by Beauty Through Imperfection.

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5+ Ways to Play with a Laundry Hamper

A list of ways we can inspire pretend play for our kids with a simple hamper.

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 Glue, Laundry Hampers, Pin, Printable Worksheet, Scissor, Skee Balls, Small Toys Author

This activity was created by Munchkins and Moms.

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Teaching Kids How to Use Scissors
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Everything you need to know about cutting with scissors

Indoor activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Cloth, Mark Pen, Paper, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Sugar Aunts who is a Occupational Therapist.

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Sorting by Color

Sorting is an amazing activity that you can do anywhere. Let’s get start with the easy color sorting game as the first sorting lesson!

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

Milestones Items Used Colored Blocks, Colored Bowls Author

This activity was created by Busy Toddler.

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ACTIVITY FOR COLOR MATCHING AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS: PUSHING POPSICLE STICKS
Pushing Popsicle Sticks
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Quick and easy Fine Motor Skills and Color Matching activity that challenge a variety of skills.

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

Milestones Items Used Coffee Can, Colored Popsicle Sticks, Colorful Markers Author

This activity was created by Mama OT who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

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Two-Ingredient Gak

Fun squishy slime that you can make at home!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to five years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Clear school glue, Food Coloring, Liquid starch Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

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10 Tot School Ideas for 9-12 months

Ten easy to do activities exposing early learning skills through focused play with your tot.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to one year old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Beads, Bean Bags, Bells, Chunky Puzzles, Easter Grass, Googly Eyes, Metal Bowl, Mini Erasers, Ping Pong Balls, Plastic Cups, Plastic Eggs, Plastic Hearts, Rice, String, Wedgits, Zoobs Author

This activity was created by 1+1+1=1.

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Corn Shakers Music Activity

Practice making different sounds and beats with these fun musical instruments that are super easy (and frugal!) to make.  

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

Milestones Items Used Hot Glue, Popping corn (unpopped), Screw-top bottle or jar Author

This activity was created by Pre-K Pages.

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Kids Chef Hats
Kids Chef Hats

Fun and quick DIY Chef Hats using tissue paper and scrapbook paper.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to five years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Scissors, Scrapbook Paper, Tape, Tissue Paper Author

This activity was created by Busy Moms Helper.

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DIY Sensory Activities for Kids

Lifestyle expert Tanya Memme shows how to make sensory activities for toddlers. Tanya’s crafts are not only simple, but they are also a great way to inspire your child’s mind and imagination.

At Home or In the Garden activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to three years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Food Coloring, Hammer, Ivory Soap, Pasta, Sensory Toys Author

This activity was created by Hallmark Channel.

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Montessori Inspired Counting Game

Simple counting game to learn numbers using flashcards and counters.

Indoor activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from two years to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones Items Used Counters, Flashcards with Numbers Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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Sensory Smell Bottles

Sensory matching game with different fragrances using cotton infused with essential oils, vanilla and lemon extracts inside saltshakers.

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

Milestones Items Used Colorful Markers, Cotton, Essential Oils, Lemon Extract, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Spice Bottles, Vanilla Extract Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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Learning to Read with Moveable Alphabet

Several simple ideas about how to teach letters and words suitable for both babies and toddlers.

Indoor activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Magnetic Letters, Wooden Letters Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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10 Montessori Inspired Toddler Learning Activities

10+ toddler learning activities inspired by Montessori practices. Making learning fun is what it’s all about!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

Milestones Items Used Animal Figures, Books, Clothes Pin, Colors, Construction Paper, Craft, Egg Crate, Foam Board, Household Items, Letters of the Alphabet, Magnetic Fridge Clips, Magnetic Letters, Picture Books, Pill Case, Play dough, Pompoms, Scrunchies, Shapes, Shoe Laces, Tooth Picks, Toys, Wooden Letters Author

This activity was created by my so-called home.

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Learning Shapes and Colors: 10 Sorting and Matching Milestones for Toddlers

Ten developmental milestones for sorting and matching shapes, colors, and pictures. More than just fun, these skills help strengthen cognitive development.

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Spatial awareness activities to help your child explore the world

Confused about spatial awareness? We’ll provide you with a spatial awareness definition as well as activities you can do to support your child’s growth. So what is spatial awareness? You’ve probably heard the phrase before, and many people have at leas …

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The Ultimate List of Creative Problem Solving Activities for Toddlers

Explore problem solving skills and developmental milestones with educational fun and creative problem solving activities for babies and toddlers.

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Childs Play: Developmental Milestones related to Learning through Play

Playing is how babies and toddlers explore and learn about the world around them. Play is essential to teach and practice social interactions.

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Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Understanding your child’s cognitive development can help you to choose the right activities to further boost thinking, remembering and reasoning abilities.

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