Open Minds & Messy Hands
663 Shares Pin662 Share +1 Tweet Stumble1There are so many activities for 1 year olds that pack early learning into fun and engaging play! From sensory activities for toddlers, to even arts and crafts, toddlers can play too! Toddler Activities including Art, Sensory and Fine Motor Play Sensory Activities for
266 Shares Pin262 Share4 +1 Tweet StumbleFinding fun activities to do with 1 year olds and babies can be tough. I’ve written a lot about activities for babies including sensory and art, because there really are so many options (though this age can feel limiting). This jack-o-lantern sensory bag for
21 Shares Pin20 Share1 +1 Tweet StumbleKids love to create. Art is a wonderful avenue for early self-expression, imagination and creativity. You might think that 1 and 2 year olds can’t engage in art, it might be messy or dangerous if ingested. But, allowing even our littlest learners the opportunity to
908 Shares Pin898 Share10 +1 Tweet StumbleEngaging in art activities for 1 year olds is great for a number of reasons. It is an easy way to introduce colors, shapes, color mixing, cause and effect, scissor skills, fine motor practice and more. While very distinct, instruction-led craft projects can be somewhat
623 Shares Pin621 Share2 +1 Tweet StumbleKids are fascinated with space. Planets, nebulas, UFOs, aliens, it all appeals to them. One of our favorite sensory tools are sensory bags and sensory jars. Namely, because they are mess-free and fun to make! (We love a good messy activity, but I need