Learning should be FUN! Look for simple ideas, and make them exciting with colors, shapes, sizes, etc. Who doesn't love caterpillars with color pom poms, grass, sticks, glue... its so FUN!
Toddlers are buys- and their activities can be costly if you don't know where to shop! If you have a Dollar Tree- Run!!!! Best place ever for activities. This year, I am going to begin a more structured school area, and DT is the place to go.
Classroom Decor and Theme Decorations
Learning is FUN. And it can be done anywhere. Grab a pack of flash cards. Add them to your diaper bag or to your vehicle. For this age, it's all about PLAY! So keep it simple, short and fun.
ABC, Math, & Teaching Flash Cards
Yes! Puzzles... aren't they so much fun. Grab a few, sit down with your little one, and go ham! Make it all fun- and add some learning and teaching it there. Ex: watch how I do it. What color is that?
Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids | Ages 2+
Do you remember cutting up paper, those Elmer glue sticks and glitter? We survived on construction paper, lol. Oh, the crafts to be made and the memories created. Grab your goodies, and go create some memories with your little one.
Construction Paper & Other Craft Paper
Learning to use scissors is essential in their lives, especially toddler years. Grab the safety ones. They cut paper, but not themselves.
Safety Scissors Toddlers
When it comes to glue for our crafting, we only use Elmers. They even carry the washable now! Stock up on them, they go fast!
Elmer's Glue Sticks in Elmer's(67)
They love to paint- its so much fun! It gets messy, but it's all part of the experience. My Toddler could paint every day if I let her. You can choose a couple of colors or go big and start a collection. They have all sorts of colors and projects.
Kids' Paint and Paint Supplies in Arts & Crafts for Kids(1000+)
Yes, STICKERS! It's a phase, a long one but a good one. You have to collect stickers lol and make all sorts of projects with them. Use them as a reward, or start a collection, or just play with.
Make Believe Ideas (1000+)
Magnets can be a very useful learning tool. They can be bright colors, silly shaped, wooden, etc. Mine loves to use them on the dryer, the fridge, magnetic toys, etc. They keep her busy, and she is using her imagination. She is using her fine motor s...
Magnetic Letters
Grab a bin and a few bags of these colorful cotton balls for hours of fun! They are great indoor and outdoor. We count with them, glue them to paper, create projects with them, and random play!