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Early Childhood Activities

Discover children’s favorite play-based activities for at home or in the classroom, from a developmental therapist.

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  • A toddler explores a sorting set during a container play activity.
    Types of Play

    The Magic of Container Play: Boost Baby & Toddler Learning

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A child balances stacking blocks during a block activity.
    Activities

    The Best Block Play Activities & Environments for Young Children

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Simple Sensory Activities for Babies (Newborn to 14 Months Old)
    Infant Play

    Simple Sensory Activities for Babies (Newborn to 14 Months Old)

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A baby and mom enjoy a social game while baby watches mom's face and touches her hair.

    Easy Social Games for Babies: Promote Communication and Happiness

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Parents read to their baby during a literacy activity.

    Literacy Ideas for Babies: Easy Activities from My Infant Classroom 

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A child balances stacking blocks during a block activity.

    The Best Block Play Activities & Environments for Young Children

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Students participate in an outdoor exploration during a nature-based in an early childhood classroom.

    My Ultimate Guide to Nature-Based Early Childhood Education

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A two-year-old plays with wooden blocks.

    15 Brain Development Activities 2-Year-Olds Will Love

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A 3-month-old baby does tummy time activity to play and learn.

    50 Best Learning & Sensory Activities to Do with a 3-Month-Old

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Grey and beige children's toy houses with a large penguin stuffed animal.

    The Best Penguin Activities: 50 Play-Based Learning Ideas

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Two wood honey dippers on a tablecloth.

    Love Bees: 30 Bee Activities for Preschoolers, Toddlers, & Babies

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A toddler playing in the backyard climbing a wood structure.

    Ultimate List: 110 Fun Things for Do in Your Own Backyard

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Child in yellow shirt doing a plant activity and holding up a potted plant to show the camera.

    Best Plant Activities for Kids: 40 Ideas by a Teacher

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A toddler holding a toy phone to his ear and talking during a language activity.

    Easy Toddler Language Activities (by a Developmental Therapist)

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • 25 Best Tearing Paper Activities: From Ripping to Learning

    25 Best Tearing Paper Activities: From Ripping to Learning

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • 100+ of the Best Ice Sensory Activities for All Ages

    100+ of the Best Ice Sensory Activities for All Ages

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Toddler holding water can while playing with water

    Water Activities for Babies and Toddlers: Easy & Teacher-Tested

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Toddler plays with a stack of colorful play dough.

    Easy Play Dough Activities for Toddlers: Nurture Their Creativity

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Happy two-year-old doing low-mess activities.

    Easy, Low-Mess Activities for Two-Year-Olds

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Greatest Play-Based Learning Activities for 8-Month-Olds

    Greatest Play-Based Learning Activities for 8-Month-Olds

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A toddler learns about problem solving while playing outdoors with parent.

    The Best Outdoor Activities to Boost Toddlers’ Brains

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Unexpected Kiddie Pool Activities for Kids 1-5 Years

    Unexpected Kiddie Pool Activities for Kids 1-5 Years

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Simple Sensory Activities for Babies (Newborn to 14 Months Old)

    Simple Sensory Activities for Babies (Newborn to 14 Months Old)

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Favorite Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids | Free Templates

    Favorite Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids | Free Templates

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • Easy Outdoor Activities for Toddlers: 8 Go-To Ideas

    Easy Outdoor Activities for Toddlers: 8 Go-To Ideas

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • The Ultimate Loose Parts Play Material List for Kids

    The Ultimate Loose Parts Play Material List for Kids

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • An 18-month-old walks across pillows during a sensory walk activity.

    18+ of the Best Sensory Learning Activities for 18-Month-Olds

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A toddler plays with blocks during a cognitive activity.

    Cognitive Activities: Ideas for Toddlers 1 to 3 Years Old

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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  • A toddler engaging in imagination play with dinosaur toys.

    How to Nurture Imaginative Play in Toddlers: 50+ Easy, Fun Activities

    ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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