Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. The warmer weather means we can be outside for hours on end and enjoy all the flowers blooming and trees. I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas for fine motor spring activities for toddlers. Fine Motor Spring Activities for Toddlers For this post, […]
The Best Toddler Songs with Actions
Toddlers are naturally drawn to movement and music. Today I am sharing some of my favorite toddler songs with actions. The Best Toddler Songs with Actions I’m linking to a YouTube video of each song so you can hear them. I also created a YouTube Playlist so you can find them easily in one spot. […]
What is a Pincer Grasp?
Today we are going to take a look at a common grasp that emerges as a baby begins to grasp objects with their hands. Have you ever wondered what is a pincer grasp and why does it matter? If so, I have all the answers for you in this post. Pincer Grasp Definition The pincer […]
The Importance of Messy Play for Children
Have you seen all the homemade play dough, goop, oobleck, and slime recipes on Pinterest? Or maybe you searched for a fun activity idea and came across the term “messy play” or “sensory play”. While messy play may seem like a new fad on the internet, it is an important part of child development. Let’s […]
Practical Life Washing Activities for Toddlers
Toddlers are typically obsessed with water and washing things. At least my daughter was right around 2 1/2 years old. She would always imitate me with her own broom and dustpan when I sweep the floor and she also loved rinsing dishes at the sink. Even now at 6, she still loves helping out around the […]
Seashell Washing Activity for Practical Life Skills
We have been on a beach and ocean theme here this week, mostly because mama is really missing the beach right now. I decided to bring the beach to my daughter since she has yet to experience it. We set up a beach-themed water table outside and for inside we did this really fun seashell […]