Toddler

easy, low-prep, and engaging activities for toddlers

Peppermint Playdough

Peppermint playdough smells so amazing and is so easy to make at home! This peppermint playdough recipe is quick to make and the scent will remind you of candy canes. The kids love to play with this peppermint playdough in the wintertime and around Christmas and pretend it’s snow, but it’s really good to make any time of the year! Even though you cook this play dough, it is so fast to make!  My kids and I can make this playdough in under 10 minutes. Here’s a simple three-ingredient recipe for no…

Christmas Crafts For Toddlers

Need easy Christmas crafts for toddlers? Here are fun and low-prep Christmas crafts for toddlers or preschoolers. These Christmas crafts for toddlers are easy to set up and so fun for kids to make! My twin toddlers were 2 and 3 years old when they made these crafts, but my 5-year-old niece also enjoyed making these crafts as well.  You can adapt these Christmas crafts for any age group! DIY Pinecone Ornaments Have your toddler paint a pinecone and add glitter You can also add a string to this to make it into an ornament A…

Gingerbread Playdough

Gingerbread playdough smells amazing is so fun for kids around the holidays or Christmas! Gingerbread playdough smells like fresh baked cookies and is so easy to make. I love playdough for creative play, and by adding cookie cutters and decorations, this playdough is perfect for imaginary play. Your child can pretend to bake with this, or make whatever they want.  Playdough is perfect for open-ended play for toddlers. If you want to make a no cook gingerbread playdough recipe – use this easy recipe, just add the spices listed in this recipe down below. Ingredients for Gingerbread Playdough…