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Eco-Friendly Educational Toys for Early Childhood Development

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:34:21 +0000

When you consider the impact of toys on early childhood development, the choice of materials matters, the design matters, and the educational value matters. Eco-friendly educational toys not only support cognitive growth but also nurture an awareness of environmental responsibility. As you explore the variety of options available, you might wonder how these sustainable choices […]

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Nuts and Bolts Fine Motor Sorting and Classifying Game

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:19:24 +0000

Toys for sorting and matching can be expensive, and they have one use. A simple walk down the nuts and bolts aisle of your local hardware store will give you inspiration for this easy and inexpensive activity that teaches sorting and classifying for preschoolers. This is excellent fine motor skills work too. And all that […]

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Bluey Characters Lap Play Activity (Great Travel Game Too!)

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:44:00 +0000

Toddlers and Preschoolers need play materials that they can touch, move and explore their imaginations. This lapbook cookie sheet play idea is perfect to keep the play less messy and it can be used as a travel toy too. A dollar store cookie sheet is the main item you will need to buy for creating […]

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How Engineering Toys Foster Critical Thinking and Innovation in Children

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:51:08 +0000

In an age where technology and innovation are more integrated into daily life than ever before, the importance of cultivating critical thinking skills in children cannot be overstated. Engineering toys provide a fun and engaging medium for children to learn these essential skills by encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and independent thinking. By immersing children in the […]

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Coral Reef Activities: Learning About the Ocean

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:36:51 +0000

Coral Reef activities and learning about the ocean are fascinating topics for children of all ages. Aquarium visits, trips to the lake, and of course movies like Finding Nemo are staples for those of us with children. Giving our children learning opportunities to focus on topics they love will foster long-term desire to learn about […]

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Hot Summer Day Activities for Kids Indoors

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:46:54 +0000

We all need hot summer day activities for kids indoors during the summer months. Some days are stormy or just too humid for play outside. These ideas are all inexpensive to set up. They can be done by children from infants to school age. Hot summer day activities for kids are great summer boredom busters […]

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10 Multi-Age Activities to Encourage Your Kids’ Curiosity

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:52:25 +0000

Activities to encourage your kids’ curiosity does not require expensive kits or classes. You can engage your children in fun explorations, simply. I know kids these days have a different childhood than in previous generations. Phones and screentime limits are just part of their daily life. As parents who may not have lived the same […]

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Toddler Go-Bag Essentials and the Best Full Coverage Bib

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:03:00 +0000

Outings with toddlers in tow are always interesting. My husband and I would have a strategic toddler go-bag to help make our family outings successful. Planning for tantrums, hunger, and messes is all part of the process. Putting together a go-bag for your toddler requires some key items. Keeping your toddler clean, keeping your toddler […]

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Winter Boredom Busters for Infants

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:30:20 +0000

Infants do not really get bored. But, we moms do want to maximize our time with our babies. That is how I felt. These activities are simple to set up and make great winter boredom busters for infants and their moms! I wanted to soak in the cuddles of my babies. And I also wanted […]

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DIY Toy People

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:56:50 +0000

DIY Toy People with Blocks I noticed that my son did not have a lot of little toy people to play with while he was pretending one day. We have a few cylinder blocks in a set. We never use them when we build. I thought we could turn them into little DIY toy people. […]

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