This sticky tree is great for fall, but could be used any time of the year. For this activity, I took a long piece of clear contact paperand stuck it to our back door window using these Scotch Restickable Shapes. Then I drew a tree using permanent marker onto the sticky side of the contact paper. My first idea was to give my 2-year-old fake leaves, acorns, and foam apples. However, we quickly realized that they were too heavy and did not stick on. So, I got out some puff balls and decorated the … [Read more...]
Visual Schedule for Toddlers
Visual schedules are a wonderful way to set your day up for success. They give children a clear idea of what the sequence and expectations of the day are. For young children and children with special needs, this is highly important. I've found that showing my kids the plan for the day helps our day run more smoothly. Today I'm excited to share with you my brand new visual schedule cards. And it's a free printable! This was designed to use with toddlers, but would also be great for … [Read more...]
Tot on the Pot – Simple Potty Training Solution
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tot on the Pot. I received free product and compensation in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are 100% mine. This post contains affiliate links. Just hearing the words potty training can set parents into panic mode! I totally get it! I have potty trained three boys and each time I felt overwhelming. It takes time, effort, and lots of patience! But I recently discovered something to ease the worries and frustrations with … [Read more...]
Rainbow Craft for Toddlers
Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time to bring out all the rainbow activities. Last week, we hosted a rainbow party for some of our friends. It was such a blast! With the toddlers and preschoolers at the party, I decided to keep things simple. We had an easy craft, snack, experiment, and game. It was perfect! The rainbow crafts we did was so fun and perfect toddlers, so I need to share it with you all! This is what you need for this rainbow craft: paper plate (cut in … [Read more...]
How Play Impacts Children
It's alarming to see children spending less time playing each day. While researching for my new book, I read numerous articles about how play impacts children. Children's freedom to play and explore on their own has declined immensely in recent decades. With busy schedules and the overuse of screens, children are left with less time to simply play. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure for details. This is so sad to me! Even though we do a lot of play … [Read more...]
Play and Learn Toddler Activities Book
Toddlers are a fun, but this age is also challenge! They are always busy. They love to explore the world around them. Learning and playing go hand in hand with toddlers. They are constantly growing and are easily captivated by the simple things in life. It doesn't take much to get toddlers excited! I think we can all agree that toddlers keep us on our toes! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Keeping toddlers busy is not always easy. If you've been a parent or … [Read more...]
You Make My Heart Flutter Valentine Craft
I love handprint crafts. They are always so cute and they capture the size of my children's hands, which are growing so quickly! Today I'm sharing with you a fun Valentine's craft with the "You Make My Heart Flutter" phrase on it. Here's what you need for the craft: paint construction paper googly eyes pipe cleaners glue marker Before doing the activity, cut two large hearts and one small heart out of construction paper. Also cut out a long oval for the butterfly's … [Read more...]
Christmas Pictures Using Duplo Blocks
Do your kids like Lego Duplo blocks? My 3-year-old LOVES them! They are perfect for his little hands to manipulate and build things with. While he was playing with them the other day, I came up with an activity for them for Christmas! I created Christmas pictures for him to create using Duplo blocks. He LOVED it!! This is a super easy activity to set up! Simply print the printable (find the download at the bottom of this post!), laminate (if you'd like), and then present them to your … [Read more...]
Amazing Toys for Toddlers
Happy Holidays! I am so excited that Christmas is near! I love finding gifts for my loved ones...it brings me so much joy! If you are looking for some amazing toys for toddlers, you're in the right place! Today I'm sharing with you some of my all-time favorite toys for kiddos ages 1-3. This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Let's get right into the goodies! I'll share a little bit about each product and then share the link of where to buy them at. 1. Busy … [Read more...]
Color Matching Toddler Activity
Do you have a child who needs to work on identifying colors? Or perhaps you want your child to work on sorting colors. I have the perfect resource for you. This color matching activity is a fun way to work on recognizing colors, sorting them out, and even working on language skills! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Here's what you need for the color matching activity: printable cards (find the printable at the bottom of this post) construction paper magnets … [Read more...]