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Support your toddler’s learning and development with play-based activities. Discover helpful resources for parents and educators.

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A two-year-old plays with wooden blocks.
Toddler Play

15 Brain Development Activities 2-Year-Olds Will Love

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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

Easy Toddler Language Activities (by a Developmental Therapist)

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

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

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A toddler plays with a baby doll.

Baby Doll Play for Toddlers: Incredible Benefits and Ideas

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Toddler carrying a large log during heavy work play activity.

Heavy Work Play: Easy Calming Activities for Young Kids

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A toddler explores a treasure basket in their classroom.

Treasure Baskets: A Powerful Learning Tool for Babies & Toddlers

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Toddlers explore a heuristic play basket.

11 Powerful Benefits of Heuristic Play for Child Development

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Basket of wooden objects for heuristic play activity.

Heuristic Play: Simple, Impactful Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

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A toddler explores a sorting set during a container play activity.

The Magic of Container Play: Boost Baby & Toddler Learning

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A two-year-old plays with wooden blocks.

15 Brain Development Activities 2-Year-Olds Will Love

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A parent reads a sound book to their baby.

The 35 Best Sound Books for Babies & Toddlers (Sensory Stories)

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Toddler child outside touching a board book featuring illustrations of animals and words in Spanish.

What is a Board Book: Purpose, Benefits, and a Love of Literature

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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)

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Toddler holding water can while playing with water

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

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Toddler plays with a stack of colorful play dough.

Easy Play Dough Activities for Toddlers: Nurture Their Creativity

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

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

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The Best Outdoor Cognitive Activities for Toddlers

The Best Outdoor Cognitive Activities for Toddlers

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

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

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

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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

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A toddler plays with blocks during a cognitive activity.

Cognitive Activities: Ideas for Toddlers 1 to 3 Years Old

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Best Imagination Games for Imaginative, Creative Toddlers

Best Imagination Games for Imaginative, Creative Toddlers

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Screen Time for Two-Year-Olds and Toddlers

Screen Time for Two-Year-Olds and Toddlers

ByAlysia Marshall-Seslar

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A toddler strings beads during a manipulative play activity.

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