Parents and educators can provide 2-year-olds with fun activities that help them reach cognitive milestones. These activities are fantastic for 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and even 3-year-olds. I’m sharing fifteen favorite brain development activities you can do with your toddler at home or in the classroom. A 2-year-old is developing the following cognitive skills, according to the HSELOF:…
Updated: October 21, 2023 As an infant/toddler developmental therapist, I understand the crucial role adults play in shaping toddlers’ language development. Early on, we have the power to influence their communication skills in meaningful ways. In this blog post, I’m excited to share my favorite play-based, nurturing language activities that will not only enrich your…
Tearing paper may seem destructive, but intentional tearing paper activities are great for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Tearing paper has many benefits, which is why I use these activities in my developmental therapy sessions. Let’s explore 25+ learning activities focused on tearing paper! How to set up tearing paper activity Paper is both a loose…
Water play is a fantastic way for toddlers to explore and learn about their world. These sensory-rich experiences help support toddler development. Water play activities are also open-ended, so there is plenty of time for creativity and imagination! In this blog post, I am sharing unique water play ideas for toddlers to help you start…
I’m sharing 12 fun play dough activity ideas that your toddler will adore. These activities are open-ended, so toddlers can play and explore as long as they want. Do you have a toddler who seeks out creative and sensory play? Play dough is the perfect way for them to explore their creativity. It helps with…
While some caregivers don’t mind messy, sensory play. Others prefer mess-free, low-prep activities. I see you all, so I’m sharing indoor and outdoor activities that include no-mess and low-mess activities for 2-year-olds. For the parents and educators wondering “how to do I entertain a two-year-old,” I am sharing dozens of sensory-rich, play-based learning activities. These activities will keep your…
Outdoor cognitive activities for toddlers are engaging, sensory-stimulating ways to build essential thinking skills. Here are dozens of outdoor cognitive activities based on the cognitive skills: Types of Outdoor Cognitive Activities: Outdoor play has a significant impact on cognitive development for early learners. Toddlers begin learning about the relationship between themselves and the natural world….
Outdoor learning activities help develop all domains of learning. Playing outside allows toddlers to explore the natural world through hands-on play. Outdoor play also allows for risk-taking play, an essential piece of toddler development. Outdoor learning stimulates all the senses, including the proprioceptive and vestibular senses. Already feel like you know about toddler sensory development?…
Toddlers learn best by exploring and experimenting. Sensory activities stimulate the senses and help toddlers learn about the world. Look for ideas to capture your 18-month-old’s interest and spark curiosity. These sensory learning ideas are great for at home or in a toddler classroom! Indoor Sensory Learning Activities Felt Boards Create a felt board by…
As a developmental therapist working in early intervention, I’m excited to share my favorite cognitive activities for toddlers aged 1 to 3. These fun and developmentally appropriate activities can be enjoyed at home or in the classroom, helping support toddler thinking and learning. Engage toddlers’ cognitive development with interactive activities that enhance executive function and…