Tag: toddler play
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Indoor Fall Activities for Kids
Now that the weather is getting chilly, here are some ways to keep kiddos playing, even when you’re snuggled up indoors! For kiddos ages 1-4, here are 4 ideas: 1.Leaf Sensory Bin– Fill a shallow bin with dried leaves, soft fabric leaves, small pumpkins, and scoops or cups. Let kiddo explore the textures and sounds…
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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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Fun Fall Outdoor Activities for Kids
It never fails- when fall weather hits, we want to be outside to enjoy it! Here are some tried and true suggestions to help your kiddos get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather! 1. Leaf Explorers Ages 1–4: For these kiddos, the best way to play is to focus on open exploring. They can help…
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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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Crafting Imagination: 9 Cardboard Play Ideas
Playing indoors is still an opportunity for open-ended play! Here we have 9 options to use up those Amazon boxes and help kiddos use their imaginations! Cardboard Castle KingdomKiddos can design and create their own castles using large cardboard boxes! They can cut out windows, doors, and turrets, then use markers and paint to decorate.…
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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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Open-Ended Play Snow Day Activities for Kids Ages 2-6
This time of year, snow days are inevitable! Here are some ways to encourage open-ended play for kiddo ages 2-6: 2-4 Year Olds For kiddos ages 2-4, the focus of play is on sensory play. Talking kiddo through the different aspects of snow like its texture, temperature, and what happens to it when it is…
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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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