Toddler

easy, low-prep, and engaging activities for toddlers

Cloud Dough Sensory Play

Do you want an activity to keep your toddler busy for a long time?  This cloud dough sensory play activity kept my toddlers busy for over an hour! Cloud dough sensory play is so much fun and so easy!  My 2-year-olds were kept entertained and learning with this super simple sensory bin. I added trucks to this sensory bin because they love trucks, but add in things your toddler likes. My 2-year-old toddlers pretended the cloud dough was snow. They had to plow through the “snow” with their trucks and tractors. I…

Christmas Light Pattern Activity

Looking for a fun Christmas toddler learning activity?  This Christmas Light Pattern Activity is so fun for little ones! This was the first time I formally introduced patterns to my toddlers (they’re 2 1/2) so I wanted to do something hands on and fun.  That’s why we did this Christmas light pattern activity. I always talk about patterns in day to day life with my twins when I see them (for example stripes on their shirt). But this was our first real activity with patterns. I had them do painting with the patterns…

Christmas Eve Traditions With Toddlers

Looking for some fun Christmas Eve traditions with Toddlers? Here’s a list some fun ideas for Christmas Eve traditions for toddlers, kids, and families that will keep them busy and excited (and anticipating Christmas!).  These ideas will definitely be memorable and keep a Christmas spirit in the house! Christmas is definitely my favorite time of year – and it’s important to bring the joy I have from Christmas and share that with my kids. These Christmas Eve family ideas are also simple, easy, fun, and most importantly – DO-ABLE.  There’s nothing…