Playing with Toddlers

Toddlers love to color, draw, make-believe and play at a variety of games. One way to make a playhouse that can incorporate all of a toddler's interests and activities is the appliance box...

Winter is getting near and as all the outdoor activities come to an end you may be scratching your head for ideas this winter. Never fear! There are many indoor activities you can introduce to...

This project is one of many that I have done with my children as part of an “alphabet” series. In this project we explore the letter “z.” Please also visit my blog for a good book to read along...

Unstructured play is a lost art with young children these days. Playing is so important to their development though -- social skills, physical activity and self-reliance just to name a few. There...

If you have a preschooler and a computer in your home, you've got a great combination for some fun learning to take place. According to Cathy Malley, Child Development Educator at the University...

According to child development expert Kimberley Clayton Blaine, outdoor play is very important for young children. Outdoor playtime can be a fun way to bond with your child and to encourage your...

Toddlers love the challenge of action-oriented play. The pretending games that toddlers experience between the ages of 1 and 3 help them learn to navigate their growing minds and bodies in their...

If your toddler peers at the computer screen while you're working or taps on a chair seat like you tap on your keyboard, he may be ready for some computer time. Be his guide as he explores the...

Whether you're having a birthday party or play date or just enjoying the afternoon with your toddler, playing outside is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air. Next time you...

If you're a stay at home mom like me, you understand that it can be difficult to find things to entertain your little one all day long. They don't get tired as easily as we do, do they? Well, I...

Being a stay at home mom can sometimes be a little flustering. Trying to keep the children occupied while feeding the baby and keeping the house clean can be a lot to handle. I'm going to show you...

Winter is a beautiful and relaxing time of year, but being indoors can try the patience of toddlers and their parents. Creative, inexpensive art projects can keep your child busy until spring arrives.

Between work, friends, hobbies, household chores, and distractions, we have little time for anything else. But we still need to make time for our nuclear family. The question (outside of...

Toddler games promote both fun and educational value. Games provide an ideal opportunity to improve the physical skills of toddlers while improving memory and knowledge about various topics. Kids...

Whether you're a parent, teacher or caregiver, art activities for preschoolers will help you keep your little ones busy while providing them with a creative outlet. Craft projects help children to...

According to the Fisher-Price website, 4 year olds are at a point when they should be able to start drawing pictures with detail, role play with others and be aware of other people's feelings....

Organizing a toddlers bedroom can be easy and fun. The key is to make it safe. Fallow these steps and you will have a fun, safe and organized toddler bedroom.

Art is a great way to stimulate a child's imagination and encourage self-expression. The Week of the Young Child, a week-long annual event sponsored every April by the National Association for the...

Trying to keep little kids busy while learning something is hard to do. I found a way to encourage learning and still have some fun in the process. This website that I found allows parents or...

Preschoolers are inquisitive, watch the family work on the computer, and want to have their turn ‘playing’ on the computer. Spend time online with the toddlers with these preschool online games...

Young children are often eager to explore different types of materials with all of their senses. Very young children are more process-oriented, as opposed to project-oriented. While you may...

Storytelling is a wonderful tool, teaching about other cultures and offering ways for students to explore their unique expressiveness and their ability to communicate thoughts and feelings in...

Too many times when parents are searching for toddler activities or games they turn to organized, developed games. These types of toddler games are great and they often help develop a toddler, but...

When choosing learning games to play with a child, one of the most important things to consider is age-appropriateness. If the game is to easy, the child will not be challenged and get bored. If...

Your 2-year-old's burgeoning independence and interest in learning colors and other concepts, in addition to her increasing attention span, make this a wonderful age to explore painting and...

San Jose is one of the best places in the world for an active child. Here are tricks to getting some "me" time while fostering your child's physical and mental development.

Many people marvel at toddlers' ability to learn quickly. Even computers and the Internet are chances for toddlers to learn. There are several things for you to remember in order to create a...

It can be hard sometimes to know what to do to entertain your toddler. There are so many different options, but these are a few of the easiest and best ways that I have found to entertain my...

Toddlers grow and learn at an astonishing rate. They learn by observing, copying and interacting with others. Playing, however, is the primary way toddlers learn. Set aside large chunks of the day...

This is an ehow on how to keep a toddler or group of toddlers busy outside for hours with 5 simple activities. These activities have been tested on my own toddler as well as neighborhood toddlers....

So Boo Boo wants you to read to her before bedtime. But there's no time - mom is expecting you to call and check on her dog's operation. You know, you should read to the kid - mom would understand.

Keeping a toddler busy can be a lot of work, especially if he/she has an older sibling and your little one wants do what your older child is doing. Here are some ideas for toddler activities.

On a recent rainy day, my two year old and 4 year old were getting a little stir crazy. They were bored with the usual toys and games so I thought I’d try to be creative. The very simple project...

Toddlers are known for falling alot. That is because they are new to walking, running, climbing, and all of the other gross-motor activities that they enjoy doing. They also tend to get in a rush...

Markers and crayons are great for older toddlers but they make a mess. And even though most markers and crayons are washable, you can't exactly wash you sofa cushion or your walls easily. You...

Although I would not advocate watching TV as a 'first line' thing to do with your toddler, at some point, both you and your child probably need a bit of downtime. If TV happens to be that...

While working on arts and crafts may seem like the province of children past the toddler stage, chidren as young as 11 months old can benefit from exploring various areas of the arts. Parents or...

Taking a walk may be one of the simplest, cheapest, and purest forms of enjoyment a parent can enjoy with their kids. But that walk is a whole different adventure if the child happens to be a...

Potty Train your CHild in One Day was Easy... it simply took some Logical Thinking

Do you have a busy toddler? Are you running out of ideas on how to keep them busy? Look no further than your own home! Use these everyday objects to keep your toddler busy and full of smiles for...

The toddler years are an important time for a child's growth and learning. Though children are only toddlers for a few years, they quickly begin to develop mentally, physically and emotionally....

Toddler exercise games are all about getting toddlers up and moving in a way they find fun and entertaining. Toddlers do not need specific exercises like teenagers and adults do. They simply need...

After this article, you will have be able to keep your toddler occupied with different activities. It will also keep them away from the T.V.

Keeping a toddler busy can be hard work! Not only do toddlers have tons of energy, but their attention spans are ridiculously short. You have to keep it fresh by introducing new experiences (and...

Creating a toddler schedule takes a little planning to start, but once you've gotten into the routine, it can make your life so much easier. You can make it flexible to fit your personal needs and...

Toddlers love to move, and the more ideas adults have for toddlers to play movement games, the more fun everybody has over the course of the day. Incorporate music, learn simple games and give...

Teaching music to young children is something every parent can enjoy doing. You do not have to be a talented musician to help your child listen and respond to music. All you need to do is...

Toddlers walk slowly, stopping to investigate everything along the way. The snail's pace can be frustrating for adult companions. Creating a blog of your walks is a great way to engage, slow down,...

Preschoolers learn a lot of new information in school, but sometimes it can be a change of pace to get out of the classroom and learn in a different environment. This is where the benefit of field...

Young children love music. Music has a wonderful ability to set the tone, improve mood and encourage active play. Simple music activities can encourage kids to develop a love of music and...