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Educational activities for your toddlers Ages 1-3 MUST HAVES
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items ALL OF THSE ACTIVITIES are coming from a daycare teacher who works with kids from ages 0-5. Every single day I use activities to teach kids curriculum. Here are some at home products you can use for your little one !
Get kids crafting safely these scissors are made for little hands with confidence-building activity pages. Teach scissors skills the right way with one safe cut at a time.
Having your own safe scissors and guided activities encourages children to dr...
Fiskars Kids Scissor Cutting Skills Activity Book with Blue Starter Scissors for Ages 2+
This light up box is worth buying because it stimulates creativity, this is a hands on sensory play, and it is high rated and proven.
Daycare teachers love it because Inspires imagination and artistic expression, it encourages sensory and STEM learn...
Battat Shine Bright Plastic Lightbox 60 Shapes 3 Transparency Sheets, Toddler and Preschool Toys
Hands on play is IMPORTANT, give your little one the perfect head start with this educational Toy Set. A fun, colorful way to build early learning skills.
Ihvewuo 56pcs Educational Toys for Toddlers Age 3+Years Old Girls Boys, Rainbow indoor Baby Learning Toys Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Classification toys for Children
THIS is used every single day in daycare either with our infants, toddler 1 , 2 OR pre school. These dobbers have so many benefits while creating their favorite art piece.
For parents who need some insight on these dobbers, this is washable on all a...
Do A Dot Art! Markers 5-Pack Shimmer Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot
I personally spend a lot of my time in my infant/ toddler 1 classroom. This is a hit with the babies who are learning to walk and who also walk. Babies LOVE music I cannot stress enough how much it soothes them and makes their day. This toy keeps the...
Vanmor Baby Musical Toys with Light Up for Toddlers 1 2 3, Rotating Ocean Projector Infant Toys 12-18 Month, Sitting Crawling Walking Developmental Toys for Babies, Gifts Toys for Kid
THIS TOY keeps your child BUSY, while having so many learning benefits inside. Useful for travel, waiting rooms, or quiet time. Parents love items that keep kids engaged without electronic devices. These kinds of activity boards/books are made to wit...
Busy Book for Toddlers 1-3 - Montessori Toys Busy Board for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Boy Girl Birthday Gift - Quiet Activity Book with Life Skills, Cognition, Sorting, Matching
At daycare, we incorporate sensory bins into everyday play as an activity for ages 0-5 . With following our curriculum, we rotate activities inside the sensory bins. Example this week we are talking about apples. So we turned our toddler 1 into an ap...
Kidoozie Sand ‘n Splash Activity Table, Outdoor Playset Toy for Toddlers Ages 2+
I cannot recommend this washable paint set enough. We use this everyday at daycare for our afternoon activities which consists of art! In our toddler 1 classrooms we often have up to 9 students and paint can be one of the last things we would like to...
Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set, 10 Ct, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies, Craft Set, Creative Gifts for Kids
We use puzzles at daycare especially the ones with music like this one because it enhances vocabulary, pronunciation, memory, and spatial awareness through song and play.
With easy-to-grip pegs and full songs, this puzzle is perfect for little hands ...
Ms. Rachel™ Melissa & Doug® Wooden Song Peg Puzzle, 6-Piece with Full Songs, Toddler Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 2-5+ Years - FSC Certified
This set allows children to paint with water, and the colors appear only on the special Color Wonder paper, ensuring a mess-free experience.
Crayola Color Wonder Bluey Magic Light Brush, Mess Free Kids Painting Set, Toddler Activities, Educational Toys, Gifts for Ages 3 & Up
This arts and crafts kit provides a fun and educational way for toddlers to explore their creativity while developing essential skills. It’s an excellent choice for parents seeking activities that are both entertaining and beneficial for their child’...
Dan&Darci Pom Pom Arts & Crafts Kit for Toddlers
This crafting kit is an excellent choice for parents and educators looking to provide children with a fun and educational activity that fosters creativity and skill development. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of projects, from sim...
Arts and Crafts Supplies, Multicolor Toddler Art Set Activity Tool, Kids DIY Arts and Crafts Supplies Kit, Crafting Activity Gifts Toys for Crafting Project
The spill-proof design means kids can paint without accidentally covering the classroom (or home) in paint. Using brushes and paints helps children develop hand-eye coordination, and grip strength. Painting allows children to explore colors, shapes, ...
Crayola Spill Proof Paint Set, Washable Paint, Assorted Colors, Less Mess Paint for Toddlers
This week (Oct 9) we love to read the very hungry caterpillar and PLAY with it as well. This sensory bins allows children to learn about fall while enjoying the story of the hungry caterpillar. All of my toddler 1 and 2 enjoy this sensory kit .
Creativity for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin - Sensory Toys and Toddler Activities
If you and your child are on the go frequently and you still want to incorporate education during your travels. This reusable mat is used in pre schools to provide more learning in the classroom.
Crayola Color and Erase Mat, Travel Coloring Kit for Toddlers, Creative Play Activity, Drawing Gifts for Toddlers