Open Minds & Messy Hands
254 Shares Pin250 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
20 Shares Pin19 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
437 Shares Pin435 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
5K Shares Pin5K Share33 +1 Tweet Stumble1Let’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