Category: toddler
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Halloween Fun: Toddler Activities for Creative Decorating
Halloween with kiddos is a great time, the excitement to decorate and pretend is so exciting. This list is a great start for toddlers, and is geared toward minimal storage of items. This post was originally published in 2023 and last updated in October 2025. 1. Boo Who? This book follows a lil ghost who…
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Backyard Camping Fun for Toddlers: A Guide
First Published 2023; Updated Fall 2025 Camping is a wonderful way to connect with nature and create lasting memories with loved ones. However, if you have a toddler, planning a camping trip might be challenging. But fear not! With a bit of creativity and some backyard magic, you can create an unforgettable camping experience right…
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10 Creative Storytelling Ideas for Kids Ages 2-6
Helping kiddo create stories is such a fun way to play! Here are 10 ideas for kiddos ages 2-6 to help combing clues, storytelling, and imagination to create unique ways to play! Animal Adventure Hunt Clue: “Find the animal with big ears that likes to hop.” Story Twist: When kiddo finds a stuffed bunny, they…
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10 Fun Paint Activities for Kids
Few things are as exciting for kiddo than getting out the paints. For all these activities, we strongly recommend putting kiddo in a grown-up’s old t-shirt or painting smock and lining the table with easel paper. Here, we focus on ways to help kiddo use that imagination and play with colors. Color Detective AdventureSet up…
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10 Creative Ideas for Pretend Grocery Store Play
Open-ended play allows kiddos to explore, imagine, and create. A grocery store is no exception! We talk through ten ways to add realism and experiences to pretend grocery store play using household items: Empty Food Containers: Use cereal boxes, pasta jars, or milk cartons as “items for sale.” Label them with price tags made from…
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Toddler Gift Guide 2023
If you’re still holiday shopping, look no further! This guide provides great ideas for open-ended gift suggestions for your favorite 1-3 year old kiddos. Click on any image for more details about the items listed below! 1 CD Player While this is some old-school tech, a CD player is a great way for kiddo to…
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2023 Top Ten: Toddler Apartment Summer Play
A special list for those without a designated home outdoor space, this post highlights ways to have fun on a balcony or indoor play items that focus on summer fun! Click on each item’s description for a link to purchase. 1.Sensory Bin This sensory bin comes with everything included and is ocean themed, but you…
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2023 Top Ten: Toddler Beach play (1-3 Years Old)
Summer is in full swing! Now is the time to make a visit to a beach, whether it be lakeside or oceanside. The list below contains a variety of play ideas with a few sun protection ideas thrown in as well. Click on each title to see the items! 1.Collapsible sand buckets When space is…
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2023 Top Ten: Toddler Artsy Play (1-3 years)
Toddler art can take time to interpret, but there’s no questioning their enthusiasm for making it! The items below are recommended to help kiddo work on artistic skills that can develop into their own sense of confidence when making. To purchase any item, click on the title to access! 1.Reverse Coloring Sheets These sheets are…
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2023 Top 10: Mechanical Play for Toddlers
For the kiddo that loves air conditioners, wheels, or gears, here are some ideas to encourage growth and open play. Each item is linked in the name, so feel free to click on the link to purchase for your kiddo! 1.Gear Puzzle This puzzle is simple but effective in helping kiddo learn how gears work…
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