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Toddler Activities including Art, Sensory and Fine Motor Play

Toddler Activities including Art, Sensory and Fine Motor Play

November 19, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

There 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 Toddlers Space Sensory Bag for Toddlers

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Filed Under: Babies, Learn Through Play, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddler Science, Toddlers

Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Sensory Bag for Babies

Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Sensory Bag for Babies

October 10, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This jack-o-lantern Halloween sensory bag for babies is the perfect way to engage young kids in sensory play for Halloween and the Fall.     Finding 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

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Filed Under: Babies, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory, Toddlers Tagged With: halloween activities, mess-free sensory, sensory play for babies

Must-Have Art Supplies for Toddlers

Must-Have Art Supplies for Toddlers

September 21, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Kids 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 engage in art can be wonderful

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Babies, Learn Through Play, Toddler Arts & Crafts Tagged With: art supplies, toddler

10+ Art Activities for 1 Year Olds

10+ Art Activities for 1 Year Olds

August 9, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

These art activities for 1 year olds are safe for toddlers, and encourage them to engage with materials around them to practice so many wonderful skills.   Engaging in art activities for 1 year olds is great for a number of reasons. It is an easy way to introduce colors, shapes,

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Space Sensory Bag – Mess-Free Play for Babies and Toddlers

Space Sensory Bag – Mess-Free Play for Babies and Toddlers

July 18, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Kids 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 to be prepared for those.) This

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Babies, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers

Activities for 1 Year Olds You Can Do Every Day + Printable

Activities for 1 Year Olds You Can Do Every Day + Printable

July 10, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Let’s face it, one year olds can seem tough to know what to do with all day long. They are busy and on the go, but still put everything in their mouths, are easily overstimulated, and have a tendency to want to get into that which they are not allowed.

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Filed Under: Babies, Learn Through Play, Printables

Sensory Activities for 1 Year Olds (Over 65 Ideas!)

Sensory Activities for 1 Year Olds (Over 65 Ideas!)

June 27, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Kids learn better and faster when all senses are engaged. Sensory play has many benefits, and not all of it is messy! Here are a ton of sensory activities for 1 year olds that will keep you little ones busy. (Bonus, older kids/sibling love these too!) Over 65 Sensory Activities

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Toddler Playdate Ideas for 1 and 2 Year Olds

Toddler Playdate Ideas for 1 and 2 Year Olds

June 23, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

Playdates are the perfect opportunity for kids to practice social skills like turn-taking and sharing while moms get a chance to engage in adult conversation. Win-win. When hosting a playdate, I like to come up with a few simple activities that the kids can do together. This DIY bean bag

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Oobleck Drip Painting on the Sidewalk

Oobleck Drip Painting on the Sidewalk

June 1, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

Oobleck is one of those fun science experiment/sensory play ideas that most likely many of us have tried before. The perfect combination of cornstarch and water makes for a solid that looks like a liquid…or a liquid that can be a solid? It’s fascinating to say the least. My 6

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Filed Under: Babies, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Toddlers

25 Shaving Cream Simple Setups for Play-Based Learning

25 Shaving Cream Simple Setups for Play-Based Learning

October 24, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Crafting with kids, cooking in the kitchen and preparing snacks, and doing hands-on activities are some of the best ways to learn. The book, The Undeniable Power of Play, focuses on just this, learning through play and hands-on activities. Want to engage in more playful learning with your kids? Check out the #PowerofPlay52 challenge on Instagram, and

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