Activities Archive - ADAM & Mila

Items Used Paints, Tape, Watercolour paper, Zip-close bag Author

This activity was created by Mama Papa Bubba.

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Activities that Build Babies’ Bodies and Brains

How to strength your baby’s body and brain: simple sensory activities for babies.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from birth to 6 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Large flat object, Squishy ball Author

This activity was created by My Mundane and Miraculous Life.

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10 Montessori Inspired Toddler Learning Activities

10+ toddler learning activities inspired by Montessori practices. Making learning fun is what it’s all about!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Association

Matching Circles, Triangles, and Squares

Matching Two Identical Images

Matches Similar Pictures

Items Used Animal Figures, Books, Clothes Pin, Colors, Construction Paper, Craft, Egg Crate, Foam Board, Household Items, Letters of the Alphabet, Magnetic Fridge Clips, Magnetic Letters, Picture Books, Pill Case, Play dough, Pompoms, Scrunchies, Shapes, Shoe Laces, Tooth Picks, Toys, Wooden Letters Author

This activity was created by my so-called home.

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Successfully Stand on 2 Inch Beam

DIY Wooden Balance Beam

Simple but great gross motor DIY

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 15 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Steps Across 2 Inch Beam

Voluntarily Stands on Tiptoes

Briefly Stands on One Foot

Items Used Boards, Screws Author

This activity was created by The Kavanaugh Report.

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Build a Sight Word

Brilliant idea to learn words while playing block toys!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Blocks, Markers, Recording Sheet Author

This activity was created by The Printable Princess.

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Fine Motor Activities for Babies and Toddlers

The activities for babies and toddlers encourage creative thinking and problem-solving. They help develop a young child’s fine motor skills, hand dexterity and co-ordination.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Drawing

Sorting Objects

Reaching with One Hand

Switching Hands

Opening a Present

Drops Toys in Large Containers

Drops Toys in Small Containers

Putting Tiny Objects into Tiny Openings

Items Used Construction Paper, Corks, Craft foam shapes, Ice cube tray, Jar, Muffin tin, Oranges, Paintbrush, Pom Pom, Tray, craft sticks, polished beach rocks, scoops, tongs Author

This activity was created by Happy Hooligans.

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16 Ways To Play With Your Baby (0-4 Months)

The ideas we collect for you to paly with your newborn is funny and safe.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from birth to 4 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Ballon, Board Books, Bubbles, Exercise Ball, Flashlight, Jingle Bells, Mirror, Socks, Tissue Paper, Water Author

This activity was created by Momma Society.

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Language Building Activities

Here are a few quick and fun language building activities to try with your 6 to 12 months old baby.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to one year old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Conversation

Baby Babble

Vocalizing

Author

This activity was created by Tiny Signs.

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Rainbow Color Sorting Sensory Bin

Another idea to learn color sorting, especially when the weather is too cold to play outside.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Problem Solving

Items Used Cereal, Cups, Small toy truck, Toy shovels, Tweezer Author

This activity was created by The Resourceful Mama.

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A Simple Baby Activity – Container Fun

This simple trick helps to make the same old toys or teethers fun again!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 5 months to 20 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Holding a Toy in Each Hand

Reaching with One Hand

Hitting Objects Against Each Other

Dropping Objects on Purpose

Drops Toys in Large Containers

Items Used Small baby toys, Storage containers Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

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Cotton Ball Painting

This time let’s paint without paintbrush!

At Home or In the Garden activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Drawing

Items Used Muffin or brownie pan, Paper, Washable paint, Wooden clothes pins, cotton balls Author

This activity was created by Domestic Mommyhood.

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5 Different Activities for 6 Lines of Tape

Easy tape jumping game with lots of fun!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 22 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Painter tape Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Develop Fine Motor Skills with Colander

Professional Advice

Just give the kids a colander and some pipe cleaners. They will be entertained.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 8 months to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Colander, Pipe cleaners Author

This activity was created by Mama OT who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

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Five Sensory Experiences for Babies 4-6 Months Old

Sensory play is a great for your baby to learn about the world, who always love to explore.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 4 months to 6 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Ice cubes, Mirror, Tray, cold water, jelly, ziplock bag Author

This activity was created by The Paige Diaries.

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Smack the Number

It’s a quick number practice game to help kids to know the numbers and it’s FUN.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Numbers

Items Used Fly swatter, Foam numbers Author

This activity was created by Sunny Day Family.

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Fine Motor Letter Matching Acitivty

A good idea to work on letter recognition with your kids.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Empty box, Foam letters, Knife, Pen, craft sticks Author

This activity was created by School Time Snippets.

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Turns Head from Side to Side

Tummy Time by Susan Klemm

Professional Advice

Learn various ways to encourage Tummy Time at home.

At Home or Daycare activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from birth to 6 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Keeps That Head Up

Holds Head Up Higher

Tummy Time

Items Used Boppy Pillow, High Contrast Black and White Pictures, Mirror, Towel Author

This activity was created by Susan Klemm who is a Licensed Ocupational Therapist.

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Letters In Soups Foam Sensory Bin

An easy activity to help kids reinforce what they had learn in Preschool and to help them wind down after a busy day.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Building Vocabulary

Better Grasp Control

Items Used Food Coloring, Washing Up Liquid, Water Author

This activity was created by Clares Little Tots.

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Baby Sitting Practice Using Sensory Bags

A fun and simple way to play while sitting up, which also helps the little to practice sitting for a while.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 5 months to 10 months old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Sitting

Banging Toys

Items Used Gel, Glass gems, Sparkly pompoms, Tape Author

This activity was created by Mama Papa Bubba.

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Easy and Mess Free Painting

Play with paint easy and mess free using Ziploc bag and duct tape.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Drawing

Items Used Duct Tape, Paint, Ziploc Bag Author

This activity was created by Jaclyn Yasmin.

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Feed The LEGO Monsters

A simple color sorting and building game for the kids.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Stacking

Items Used Brown Paper Bags, Cardstock, Double Stick Tape, LEGO DUPLO, LEGO bricks, Markers, Scissors Author

This activity was created by Toddler Approved.

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A Bubble Snake Maker

This bubble snake maker is so fun and easy to make from things that you will already have in your home.

At Home or Outdoor activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Problem Solving

Items Used Bottle, Bubble mixture and water, Elastic band, Flannel, Scissors, face cloth or an old sock Author

This activity was created by The Mad House.

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Word Build Activity Travel Kit

This word building activity travel kit is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers for long road trips.

At Home or On the Go activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Understanding Words

Items Used Glue, Jumbo craft sticks, Lowercase magnetic letters, Magnetic tape, Makers, Metal pencil box Author

This activity was created by I Heart Crafty Things.

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Toddler Fine Motor Activity: Mr. Cascade Crocodile

Professional Advice

Creative idea to use Mr. Crocodile to work on fine motor skills.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Two-Hand Transfer

Dropping Objects on Purpose

Drops Toys in Large Containers

Items Used Cascade Container, Glue, Pompoms, Tweezer Author

This activity was created by Mama OT who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

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Teaching Colors with Mega Blocks

Teaching color is difficult in kids early ages. But you can teach color with mega blocks.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 33 months to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Stacking

Items Used Mega blocks Author

This activity was created by Jules&Co.

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Acknowledges Objects Individually

Top 10 Sensory Activities for your 3 month old

Your 3 month old is growing and becoming more aware every day. Here are a few things that you may see your 3 month old do.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 3 months to 6 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Tummy Time

Observing

Rolling

Items Used Mirror, ball Author

This activity was created by Sensory Life Style who is a Occupational Therapist.

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Edible Sensory Play Ball

Not only fun for kids, but also for the grown-ups!

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 6 months and above. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Author

This activity was created by Kids Craft Room.

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Introduction to Land, Air, and Water

How to introduce the concept of land, air, and water to the kids?

In the Garden or Indoor activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Pictures

Sorting Objects

Items Used Small globe, Water, dirt, empty glass, picture Author

This activity was created by Gift of Curiosity.

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Teach Your Baby How To Sleep In 7 Days

It’s possible for your baby to sleep through the whole night and go to bed early by following the simple rules.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 1 month to one year old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Sleeping

Author

This activity was created by Sweet Poppy Seed.

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High Chair Play Activity

These fun and simple baby games happen in the highchair, which help you while you are busy and want to keep the baby next to you safely.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 8 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Attempts to Stack Blocks

Dropping Objects on Purpose

Items Used Food, High Chair, Ice cube, Rings, Utensils Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

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Tissue Discovery Box

A perfect handmade toy for curious babies and great way to keep them occupied.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Plays with Rattle

Items Used Empty tissue box, clean sock, rattle, small board book, water bottle, whole piece of fruit Author

This activity was created by Laughing Kids Learn.

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DIY Color Matching Pegs

Do your children seek opportunities to color match? Here is a good idea!

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from one year to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Spatial Awareness

Items Used Acrylic paint, Craft wood, Old fashioned peg clothes pins, Pin holders, Super glue Author

This activity was created by The Kavanaugh Report.

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Helps Turning Pages in a Book

Activities for your 9-12 Month Old

Here is a list of tried and true activities that are great for babies in the 9-12 month range.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to one year old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Blocks, Books, Bubbles, Puzzles, Toys, basket Author

This activity was created by Eat Sleep and Play.

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Dropping Objects with Help

5 Fun Activities To Do With Your 6 Month Old

If you have ever googled “What to do with 6 month old baby”, here is the right answer for you.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to 6 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Baby toys, Food Coloring, Galatin, Ice cubes, Jumbo pasta, Mirror, Sensory bag, Sled, Tub Author

This activity was created by Life As Mama Bear.

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How To Play With Your Newborn

Here is some activity ideas that you can play with a newborn baby.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from birth to 3 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Hearing

Tummy Time

Lying on Back

Items Used High Contrast Images, Mirror, Play Gym, Tissue Paper Author

This activity was created by Baby Brain.

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Owl Babies Counting Activity

Simple math activity with the help of feather, which will absolutely attract kids’ interest.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Numbers

Items Used Feather, Printable Worksheet, Tray Author

This activity was created by Clares Little Tots.

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Teaching Kids How to Use Scissors

Professional Advice

Everything you need to know about cutting with scissors

Indoor activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Problem Solving

Crafting

Items Used Cloth, Mark Pen, Paper, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Sugar Aunts who is a Occupational Therapist.

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Life Skills for 1 Year Old

1 year old can do more than you thought and the life skills are also entertaining for them.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 16 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Eating

Items Used Fork, Glass Cup, Screws, Spoon, Switch Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Montessori Inspired Toddler Rainbow Unit

Rainbow activities for kids to be more familiar with color recognition, sorting, matching and more!

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Color tablets, Magnetic stack-up, Pantone color book, Printable Worksheet, Rainbow bowls, Rainbow rings, Stackers, Toy gear Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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9 Practical Life Activities Involving Food

These practical life exercises are to help the child develop motor coordination and control and to be able to help with household chores.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Responsibility

Items Used Can opener, Eggs, Spoon, Watermelon, batter, broom, cleaning rags, dustpan, peeler Author

This activity was created by Gift of Curiosity.

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Earth Day Sensory Bins

Kids are never to young to learn about taking care of our environment.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 33 months to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Pictures

Sorting Objects

Drops Toys in Small Containers

Drops Many Toys into Containers

Items Used Fishing pole with magnet, Paper Clips, Plastic ice cubes, Printable Worksheet, Shredded blue paper, Small Containers, Toy boats, tongs Author

This activity was created by One Time Through.

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Jump And Learn

A multi-sensory approach to learning with this jump and learn game! Teach letters, numbers, shapes, colors, or spelling words with this whole body learning activity.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 22 months to three years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Jumping

Learns New Words

Items Used Index card sized paper, Mini Trampoline, Tape Author

This activity was created by Kids Play Smarter who is a Occupational Therapist.

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Music with Kids: Song Cubes and Finding the Beat

Song Cubes and Finding the Beat. A super fun way to learn rhythm, beat, and simple tunes for toddlers.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 30 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Gross Motor

Singing

Jumping

Items Used Construction Paper, Labels, Tissue box cube Author

This activity was created by Pre-K Pages.

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Drawing With Cars

This activity is not only easy to set but also covered many learnings and development for kids.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to two years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Learns New Words

Interactions

Items Used Felt Pens, Large Roll of Paper, Sticky Tape, Toys Cars Author

This activity was created by Clares Little Tots.

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Learning to Read with Moveable Alphabet

Several simple ideas about how to teach letters and words suitable for both babies and toddlers.

Indoor activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Matching Two Identical Images

Understanding Words

Matches Similar Pictures

Items Used Magnetic Letters, Wooden Letters Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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Sensory Smell Bottles

Sensory matching game with different fragrances using cotton infused with essential oils, vanilla and lemon extracts inside saltshakers.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Colorful Markers, Cotton, Essential Oils, Lemon Extract, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Spice Bottles, Vanilla Extract Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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Montessori Inspired Transfer Game

Transfer beans from one container to another using a spoon. Simple fine motor game with items you already have at home.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Switching Hands

Drops Toys in Small Containers

Items Used Beans, Bowls, Spoon Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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Tummy Time and Beyond

Professional Advice

This video shows the crucial development of the feet and joints into the core of the body that enables a baby to find BALANCE, and a sense of CENTER to find its way to safe vertical sitting without compromising the developing spinal curves or leading into scoliosis.

Indoor activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 6 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Sitting

Standing

Walking

Legs Support Some Weight

Legs Support Most Weight

Author

This activity was created by GoGo Babies who is a Licensed Therapist.

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Pushing Popsicle Sticks

Professional Advice

Quick and easy Fine Motor Skills and Color Matching activity that challenge a variety of skills.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from two years to five years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Putting Tiny Objects into Tiny Openings

Items Used Coffee Can, Colored Popsicle Sticks, Colorful Markers Author

This activity was created by Mama OT who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.

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Banana Cutting Activity

Practical life activity for toddlers

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Fine Motor

Crafting

Items Used Banana and Butter Knife, Cutting Board, Montessori Services Apron, Montessori Services Bowel, Montessori Services Tray Author

This activity was created by Living Montessori Now.

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Hammering Tees into a Box

A great fine motor task for little Hands!

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 18 months to five years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Cardboard, Golf Tees, Toy Hammer Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Letter A Activities

Lots of fun ideas for teaching the letter A using sensory and fine motor activities with craft printables.

At Home activity, 30 to 60 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Understanding Words

Items Used apple, foam alphabet puzzle, gluestick, oatmeal, stickers, toy animals Author

This activity was created by The Measured Mom.

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Playing with Pretend Objects

5+ Ways to Play with a Laundry Hamper

A list of ways we can inspire pretend play for our kids with a simple hamper.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Spatial Awareness

Throwing & Catching

Dramatic Play

Elaborate Symbolic Play

Items Used Glue, Laundry Hampers, Pin, Printable Worksheet, Scissor, Skee Balls, Small Toys Author

This activity was created by Munchkins and Moms.

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Teaching Independent Play

Magic way to getting a toddler to play quietly for 30 minutes.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Independence

Spatial Awareness

Rules

Items Used Anything obnoxiously noisy, Semi-dangerous Toys, Simple Crafts, Toys with a lot of pieces Author

This activity was created by Beauty Through Imperfection.

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Toddler Montessori Shape Lessons

A gross motor shape sorting activity for the littles.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Searching

Matching Circles, Triangles, and Squares

Sorting Basic Shapes

Items Used Cardboard, Different shape objects, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Sensory Activities for Kids: Carrot Sensory Bin

Carrot sensory helps kids to explore and develop fine motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from one year to four years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Observing

Items Used Jelly carrots, Jumbo tweezers, Skewer, Training chopsticks Author

This activity was created by Meraki Lane.

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Quiet Time Activity for Preschoolers by Jamie

A simple activity, but kids can spend long time on it. It provides hours of quiet learning for children also long quiet time for parents.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Buttons, Pipecleaners Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers-Week Three

These activities will help your child develop fine motor and gross motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to 18 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Interaction

Items Used Pom Pom, Toys, art cards, ball drop box, bug, lids, little bucket, plastic container, sweeper, toy tools Author

This activity was created by Mamas Happy Hive.

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Balance Beam With Support

Yoga for Toddlers

Toddlers are yoga-genius. Having fun with your kids doing yoga.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 18 months and above. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Standing

Balancing

Balance Beam Without Support

Bending, Looking Through Legs

Squats

Imitate Large Movements

Sits Up to Stand

Items Used Printable Worksheet Author

This activity was created by Nerdy Mamma.

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Exploding Paint Bombs

With just a few things from your medicine cabinet, you can create a fun piece of artwork that your kids will love!

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 9 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Alka Seltzer tablets, Film canisters, Water-based paint, Watercolor paper Author

This activity was created by Kids Activities Blog.

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Voluntarily Stands on Tiptoes

Don’t Step in the Hot Lava

Super easy activity to have fun with your kids when you are stuck inside.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 22 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Briefly Stands on One Foot

Items Used Tape, colored paper Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Apple Picking Activity

This activity is perfect for inside and train lots of gross motor skills.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 22 months to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Painter tape, apple, basket Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Robin Fine Motor Play

This is a super simple activity that can help develop kids fine motor skills.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 8 months to three years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Opening a Present

Items Used Bottle, Ribbons Author

This activity was created by Hands on as we grow.

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Letter U Activities

Lots of fun ideas for teaching the letter U using sensory and fine motor activities with craft printables.

At Home activity, 30 to 60 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Cubes, Marker, Millet, Printable Worksheet, chopsticks, watercolor Author

This activity was created by The Measured Mom.

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Chalk Hop

Easy outdoor activity with lots of fun and learning!

In the Garden activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 33 months to six years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Jumping

Balancing

Items Used chalk Author

This activity was created by Eat Sleep and Play.

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10 Ways to Help a Frustrated Baby Learn to Crawl

How to help a baby who desperately wants to crawl? Here are 10 ways to get the baby crawling to cheer him up.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 5 months to one year old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Crawling

Items Used Blanket, Roller toy, Sensory ball Author

This activity was created by Play & Learn Every Day.

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Traffic Light Song

This is a good craft work for children to learn the traffic rules and remember it by singing.

At Home activity, 30 to 60 minutes. Suitable from two years to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Imitation of Real Life

Items Used Construction Paper, Glue, Milk Carton, Scissor Author

This activity was created by DLTKs Crafts for Kids.

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Understanding Instructions

Teaching Kids Pencil Grasp

Professional Advice

Pencil grasp can be difficult for kids, but we can teach them step by step.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 33 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Crayon, Green dot, Green sticker, Pencil, Red dot Author

This activity was created by Kids Play Smarter who is a Occupational Therapist.

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Fingerprint Lights Photo Frame

Intresting craft cooking game that you can do with your kids and later used to put photo in it.

At Home activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from 30 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Crafting

Items Used Alphabet cookie stamps, Paint, Ribbon, Salt dough Author

This activity was created by Teach Me Mommy.

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Tennis Ball Movement Activities

Simple games can be played indoors and outdoors. Gross motor play!

At Home or In the Garden activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 20 months to six years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

Milestones

Advanced Walking

Throwing & Catching

Crawling

Items Used Bucket, Mini buckets, Tennis Ball Author

This activity was created by Little Bins For Little Hands.

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Name Activities for Your Preschooler

Name activities help kids learn to learn about letters, sounds, and even rhymes in meaningful ways.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from two years to 33 months old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Bottle caps, Magnetic Letters, Name book, Name cards, Name picture puzzle, Printable post-it sheet, Word wall Author

This activity was created by Early Learning Ideas.

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Button Snake

Making a button snake to help the toddler learning to pass a button through a button hole.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from 16 months to two years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Putting Tiny Objects into Tiny Openings

Items Used Button, Coloured felt, Needle, Ribbon, Scissor Author

This activity was created by Happy Hooligans.

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React to Toy by Moving Arms

45 things to do with a 6 month old baby

Babies can be a lot of fun! Here are 45 ideas to spark your imagination and help the two of you connect.

At Home activity, Less than 5 minutes. Suitable from 5 months to 10 months old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation required.

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Babbling with Inflection

Items Used Flashlight, Stack blocks, Towl Author

This activity was created by Love Live Grow.

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Preschool Water Transfer Montessori Inspired

Simple fine motors skills water transfer activity that you can do with things you have around the house.

At Home activity, 5 to 15 minutes. Suitable from three years to five years old. Best with just a single child, Parent participation not necesary.

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Items Used Bowls, Garlic Press, Sponges Author

This activity was created by The Purple Alphabet.

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DIY Sensory Activities for Kids

Lifestyle expert Tanya Memme shows how to make sensory activities for toddlers. Tanya’s crafts are not only simple, but they are also a great way to inspire your child’s mind and imagination.

At Home or In the Garden activity, 15 to 30 minutes. Suitable from one year to three years old. Good with either one or two kids, Parent participation required.

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Items Used Food Coloring, Hammer, Ivory Soap, Pasta, Sensory Toys Author

This activity was created by Hallmark Channel.

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