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Toddler Activities

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Try these activities with your toddler to engage them in developmentally appropriate learning activities at home. Click on the categories or images to visit that activity.

This list of toddler activities is created for children ages 18 months through 3 years old. Many preschoolers will enjoy them too.

Toddler Activities

  1. Activities for Teaching Toddlers Colors

  2. Activities for Toddlers to Explore Letters

  3. Activities for Toddlers to Learn Shapes

  4. Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

  5. Puzzles and Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers

  6. Sensory Activities for Toddlers

  7. Toddler Social/Emotional Development


*NEW* Play and Grow for Toddlers Activity Program

Join Play and Grow for Toddlers! The new 8 week experience is designed for parents to connect with kids and promote their development. The activities are designed by me. This enhanced Toddler activity program is a great program for stay-at-home moms or caregivers.

8 weeks of toddler activities to learn and play with your toddler at home in this exclusive program that is only $19 per month.

You get access to 2 fun, hands-on activities weekly designed to nurture connection, creativity and cognitive development. The time commitment is only 20 min to 2h / week.

Parents will be paired with a small group who share the same passion and will be able to share their experience with each other along the way.

All of this is only $19/mo and some additional investment in supplies for activities! (You may have some supplies around the house already.)

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Favorite Learning and Play Activities for Toddlers

Color Matching with cars! A fun toddler activity to learn colors. Great activity for toddlers to do at home.

One item activities allow little ones to explore. This cotton ball toddler fine motor activity combines fine motor exploration with sensory and creativity. We made this into an indoor gross motor activity too. So much fun with one supply!

Crayon color sorting activity for toddlers at home.

Create a simple color sorting game for teaching colors and sorting skills with this simple color sorting bags for toddlers and preschool idea.

Classic science for toddlers: sink and float activity ideas. Great for preschool too!!

One-to-one correspondence activities for toddlers. Teach toddlers to count and identify while strengthening their fine motor skills.

Toddler Lesson Plans for learning colors are a simple way to teach toddlers colors with easy activities for toddlers to learn colors in a hands-on way. #sponsored

Bath time activities for kids-toddlers, preschool and school age kids. Make bath time fun with these simple ways to entertain your child in the bath.

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The mess-free painting activity for kids. A great unique gift idea and really affordable.

Help toddlers learn one-to-one correspondence with this egg carton activity that is so simple to create.

Sticky Ball Fine Motor Activity for Infants and Toddlers-takes 5 minutes to prep.

Sensory crawl infant and toddler activity to encourage crawling and walking children to explore safely-and get moving indoors!

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Make your own photo blocks from a milk carton. These are fun building blocks for kids personalized with family pictures.

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Personalized songs for toddlers.

You can find even more activities for toddlers here!

 

Have an infant? Check out the infant page.

Have a preschool child? We have activities for preschool too.

Hundreds of simple-to-prep kids activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Montessori activities and mixed age groups.

These toddler activities are featured in A Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Kids Activities.

This page was included by Healthline.com on their list of the Top Sites for Toddler Activities!

Pin this image so other parents can try these activities with their kids!

150+ toddler activities that require very little prep from a stay-at-home mom of 4 and former teacher.

Comments

  1. tinkertotspreschool says

    October 28, 2022 at 7:23 am

    thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      November 7, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Best Junior Kg School says

    July 13, 2022 at 7:43 am

    Thank you for such wonderful ideas. We are also a place of Toddlers.

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      July 19, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      Wonderful! Thank you so much.

      Reply
  3. jatinder sahni says

    March 1, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Hey thats great and awesome thanks for sharing this with us ..

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      March 9, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Giftoper says

    November 3, 2021 at 7:34 am

    Nice post, so cute it was. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Adele Horin says

    November 1, 2021 at 8:13 am

    SO cute, I liked that post a lot!

    Reply
  6. Sandra Hamiton says

    April 30, 2020 at 4:05 am

    Thank you for your suggestions!

    Reply
  7. Kelly | Pjs and Paint says

    January 10, 2020 at 11:45 am

    Thank you so much for putting together this list! I have a very active toddler and it can be really difficult to think of different ways to keep him entertained throughout the winter months.

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      March 1, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      I am so glad it will be helpful for you.

      Reply
  8. Adam Axford says

    November 14, 2019 at 10:29 pm

    Glad to read this article. These ideas are really cool to teach the toddler about color and keep them busy. Thanks for sharing this post.

    Reply
  9. Sachin Shah says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:51 am

    This is such a fabulous blog with an elaborate list of interesting activities. I must say that keeping a little child engaged in a wide range of activities is never easy. Children have a lot of energy and you need to make sure they are able to explore their full potential through fun activities. Great share!

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      January 12, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Ali J says

    August 12, 2018 at 5:15 am

    Wow what a great list of activities! I particularly like the science float one 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      August 14, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. shahsachin558 says

    July 13, 2018 at 4:07 am

    Most parents have a tough time keeping their toddlers busy. The toddlers are full of energy and action and to keep them active can be tough. So, by listing these 150 activities, I am sure you have helped many mothers make sure their kids are busy and active. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      August 3, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      I surely hope so! They have helped me so I want to share with others too.

      Reply
  12. Kids Songs says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    Great blog post. It’s useful information. There are a lot of good resources here. I am sure I will visit this place again soon. I think it may be help all of us. Thanks.

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:19 am

    Yay! This is perfect for my twin toddlers and our sanity, because toys get old quick! Thank you for sharing!

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  16. abcbuildingblocks1 says

    February 2, 2018 at 2:15 am

    Thanks your a lifesaver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi Erickson says

      February 12, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      That is so kind of you to say. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Beth Bishop says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Fantastic Post! I totally agree and have given the same advice to many of my friends who have asked the same question. Drawing on the right side of the brain is great. My mom read it when I was young and a budding artist to help guide me. Thanks for your terrific information.

    Reply
  18. Steven Brewstet says

    August 25, 2017 at 2:46 am

    Excellence Article!!!….

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    • Jaimi Erickson says

      September 11, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Madi says

    June 8, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Just came across this list! Lots of fun and interesting activities to choose from. Looking forward to trying the summer 🙂

    Reply
  20. KidtubeeUs says

    April 13, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Thanks for sharing your ideas. Keep posting

    Reply
  21. Paulina says

    January 8, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Great ideas! I had two boys and their wooden train tracks provided hours of play. You can easily incorporate learning into playing with a train like we did here https://youtu.be/hrUDkLkEABg.

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:50 am

    My hearty thanks for sharing your ideas in public. Great compilation.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 1, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  23. Mama Miah says

    February 23, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Wow! Lots of activities to choose from! Will surely try some of these to my daughter too… Thank you for sharing these, it's a great help especially for Moms like us… 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      You bet, Miah! I hope they are helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  24. Tumble Tastics says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:04 am

    Wonderful guide thank you!! My kids love 'mummy and me' activity time which I should do more often with them. Recently the kids were having a 'feral' day and we played musical bums – sort of like musical statues but they had to sit on their rear when the music stopped. Certainly all the up and downs wore then out – winning!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 20, 2014 at 5:26 am

      Sounds fun! Great game…and great that some energy was burned! Those games are a win-win in my house too. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Lena @ WhatMommyDoes says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    These are great! I can't believe I've never been to your site before. We have a lot in common. 🙂 I'm always looking for new ideas for keeping my little ones busy and entertained!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:35 am

      Well, I am happy that you were finally able to find me here. 🙂 It's nice to hear that we have things in common. Fun, fun! I hope this list helps out with great learning for your little ones. Stop back again.

      Reply
  26. Esmeralda says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Thank you, great ideas!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 20, 2014 at 3:34 am

      Thanks so much, Esmeralda!

      Reply
  27. doll stroller videos for kids says

    September 28, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I have so much fun looking through your sight and finding fun ideas to take back to my class! Your willingness to share is awesome and what makes teaching such an inspiring job! Thank you, you are much appreciated!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:19 am

      Thanks so much! Thank YOU for teaching some of the youngest ones!

      Reply
  28. Julia says

    July 9, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Awesome list! Thanks so much for taking the time to compile such an amazing array of activities. I can't wait to try them all 🙂 Julia

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:20 am

      Julia, I appreciate that! I hope it is all going well. 🙂

      Reply
  29. shaniqua says

    March 16, 2014 at 4:59 am

    This is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing! I am a young 1st time mom and finding things to do with my 23 month old is hard!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:19 am

      Thanks so much, Shaniqua! I am so glad you find them helpful.

      Reply
  30. Linda says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Do you do pinterest? I would love to pin this so I can use it!
    Love these ideas and can't wait to use them with my two busy bodies 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 4, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Yes, I am on Pinterest! I hope you were able to use the "Pin It" button to save them for later. They are up on my boards too-and I am revamping some images for many so they will be added along the way. 🙂 Thanks for asking.

      Reply
  31. Socal Momma says

    February 20, 2014 at 2:05 am

    What great ideas! SO glad I found your site. My 13 month old sat and played for 30 minutes using the activity table idea. I had to tell her it was time to stop! I just sent a link to your site to some friends…..

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      March 4, 2014 at 3:20 am

      Thank you! I am so glad to hear that your child had a good time. I appreciate you sharing the link to this site with others. I hope it can help as many moms as possible. Take care!

      Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    February 12, 2014 at 8:10 am

    These are fantastic! Definitely this will workout for my kid. Please keep update these kinds of nice ideas.. Will be very useful for many parents.Thank you so much for sharing your ideas! Regards, Bhuvana

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 14, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks, Bhuvana. I am so glad that they can work for you in your home. Enjoy!

      Reply
  33. Jessica Tonkin says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    These were awesome! My 21 month old daughter LOVED balancing on the pillows! Great activities when we're snowed in!

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    • Jaimi says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      Great, Jessica! I am so glad to read that it was a fun activity for you both. Stay warm!

      Reply
  34. Lynda says

    February 7, 2014 at 6:03 am

    Hi! This might be silly, but could you tell me how you clean your egg cartons? And is there a trick to being sure bacteria isn't lurking in the pores of the Styrofoam? I'm afraid of using them and having my boys get sick from improper cleaning. I appreciate your help! Also, thank you for this fabulous list of ideas! 🙂

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    • Jaimi says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Lynda, that is not a silly question at all. First off, I always seem to leave the egg carton sitting around so any residual egg white is dried by the time I ever use it with the kids. Then it just flakes away, and you can wash with warm soapy water if you like, but I have to be honest, I have not usually done more than wipe the dry carton out. My kids never really put the cartons in their mouths, and I made sure to tell them not to if they tried. Do what you feel comfortable with-wiping it out with a wet soapy rag or even a baby wipe could work well. Then let it dry completely before using. Take care!

      Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Thank you! We can't afford preschool at the moment for when our son turns 3 soon (the cheapest is $450/month) and I had been worried about just letting him not go to preschool and then go to kindergarten and being behind. This site is going to be a huge help in making a plan to teach him. Even if it's only an hour at a time, 3 times a week right now. This will be a huge help.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      I bet you will be amazed by what he learns just from being with you and engaging with you at home. The simple things are what really instill learning. These are the same activities I used to "homeschool preschool" when my son was 3 and 4 years, so I know they work! 🙂 I wish you well.

      Reply
  36. Thats 2 Cute says

    February 5, 2014 at 5:24 am

    I love shaving foam, especially using it in the bathtub as it its easier to clean and turns the bathwater all different colours. The pom magnet board is also an excellent idea. Thank you for this fantastic list.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      It is so easy to use the shaving cream in the bath. We usually just use it then as well due to the ease of clean up like you mentioned and the fun colors. I appreciate your kind words and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  37. K.W. says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I am now home with a seventeen and a three month old. I was feeling guilty because I am not very creative when it comes to finding things for my kids to do. Since I found this site feel so much better. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Don't feel guilty! The best things that you do are the regular household things that your children get to see you do. They learn so much just from your presence and interaction. I wish you well and am glad this site is helping a bit!

      Reply
  38. Inventorius says

    January 21, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    So many great activities for our super active little friends.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      I am very glad you think so! Toddlers are so very active, aren't they!?

      Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Too good. It has great ideas to keep the terrible toddlers busy 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks so much for that kind comment. I am glad that you like them! Take care.

      Reply
  40. Jennifer Simmonds says

    January 1, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    These are fantastic! Thank you for sharing. These will be great to keep our busy 18-month preoccupied with me, daddy or our nanny! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      Jennifer, I am so glad that they can be helpful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I wish you and your family all the best.

      Reply
  41. Katie Fowler-Córdova says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    What great ideas! I look forward to using many of these with my toddler during my winter break when we are stuck at home because of inclement weather. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      Katie, I hope you had a great time using these ideas in your home!

      Reply
  42. Sheena Tomlinson says

    November 29, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    So many wonderful ideas, with winter now here i cant wait to try some of these out with my kids, thank you for sharing, now following you. -Sheena

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    • Jaimi says

      December 1, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing that, Sheena! I will stop by your blog and check it out. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you and your kids have fun with them!

      Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    November 20, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THEM ALLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 21, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you! That is quite the powerful comment. 😉 I appreciate you stopping by and I am so glad that you can use these ideas. All the best to you!

      Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Nice ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 17, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate that.

      Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Hi, Im a french new teacher and your blog is just awsome ! It helps me a lot throught my work! thanks!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 7, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      I am so glad that it has been a helpful resource for you! I wish you the best with teaching-enjoy those little ones and all that they can learn! 🙂

      Reply
  46. Anonymous says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    too good..
    loved all of them.. keep sharing

    Reply
    • Jaimi@The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide says

      October 31, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks so much! I will keep posting. I have a few stored up just waiting to get added to the list. 🙂

      Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    October 20, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Here's a really fun and cheap activity…We paint exterior walls with water. So get the normal paint things for outside that house that you probably have already, and use water instead of paint. Painting brick or stucco is best bc it is easier to see. They can see where they are painting, and then it just dries up when they are done, no cleanup!

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    • Jaimi@The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide says

      October 31, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      That is one of our favorites too! It has been one that is a 'go to' for me since I was teaching preschool. Kids love the simple activities, don't they?

      Reply
  48. yoleo says

    October 20, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Here's a really fun and cheap activity…We paint exterior walls with water. So get the normal paint things for outside that house that you probably have already, and use water instead of paint. Painting brick or stucco is best bc it is easier to see. They can see where they are painting, and then it just dries up when they are done, no cleanup!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      Yes! That is such a common activity to do outside. I first learned of it when teaching preschool. My own children really enjoy painting with water and you are right there is very little cleanup necessary.

      Reply
  49. MyKeshea says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Wow! I love how easy and affordable these activities are! Very frugal!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 22, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      They are frugal-I wouldn't want it to be any other way. Thanks for stopping by to check them out.

      Reply
  50. Ana Dreyer says

    October 13, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Simple and perfect! I have a 1 year and 9 months son and there´s always that moment in a raining cold day that you have no ideas anymore… Thank you for sharing!

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    • Jaimi says

      October 22, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      Very true, Ana. It can be hard some days to figure out what to do next. I am glad to know this list can be helpful!

      Reply
  51. Nitin says

    September 28, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Hi> my son is 6 yrs and he gets bored very easily. any suggestions for keeping him busy on weekends apart from studies. it will be a great help. Thanks in advance.

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    • Jaimi says

      October 4, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      Nitin, I have a page of activities just for Early Elementary-aged kids. You can click on the "Early Elementary Activities" tab at the top of this page. I hope some of those ideas can work for you!

      Reply
  52. Anonymous says

    September 21, 2013 at 3:36 am

    This is awesome tips!! Thank you! l have a 16 month old son, Jackson and l have been trying to think of creative, fun, educational activities. These are very financially reasonable or FREE. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Great ideas!

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    • Jaimi says

      September 23, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      I am so glad that they will work for you in your home. Have fun with your toddler!

      Reply
  53. proud mum says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    fair play some great ideas thanks for the help :)x

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    • Jaimi says

      September 21, 2013 at 1:07 am

      You bet! Glad they could be helpful.

      Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    September 15, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Great Work!! This helped me a lot to teach colours to my 18 month old boy…
    Amazing creative work!!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 21, 2013 at 1:07 am

      Great to know! I am glad you shared that with me. Take care!

      Reply
  55. RockAnh says

    September 5, 2013 at 12:38 am

    THIS IS AMAZING! I have pinned almost every activity. So simple to create. I stumbled on this last night and have already tried the ice scooping activity this morning. He was anxious to play again after his lunchtime nap. Can't wait to explore the other games and the rest of ur page with my 21 month old and 3 month old boys.

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    • Jaimi says

      September 5, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      You are so sweet to share them! Thank you. I am so excited that you are using the activities! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me.

      Reply
  56. Dionne Greene says

    September 3, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Thank you so much for writing all of this out and putting pictures! I thought I could handle staying home with my LO (after all he IS my second and I have a background in early childhood education) but he is now two and terrorizing and my brain is FRIED. I had run out of ideas to keep him entertained and content, while still learning. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      Toddlers have a tendency to fry our brains, don't they?! I completely understand. 🙂 I am glad that this page can be helpful. I know it helps me with my 2-year old. Take care!

      Reply
  57. Amy says

    September 2, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    I love your blog! I just wanted to let you know that I've added you to my blog roll. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy. Any way I can share with other moms is welcomed by me. Thanks for spreading the news. 🙂

      Reply
  58. "Scented Basil Flower" says

    September 3, 2013 at 12:24 am

    Hi, I just found your this page and I have to say, I am very amazed by the ideas that you have. Thank you soo much for sharing

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    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you and you are very welcome. Can't keep the activities to myself! I hope they will work for you in your home.

      Reply
  59. Holly Baker says

    September 2, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Found this on Pinerest. I LOVE these ideas! I have most of the supplies in my home already. These are great ideas to keep my 2 year old busy while I homeschool my 7 year old. Thank you for posting!

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    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      Sounds like a great plan, Holly! I hope that homeschooling your 7 year old…and engaging your 2 year old in some learning games works well for you all. All the best to you!

      Reply
  60. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Wow! This is great! I have an infant and a toddler and really needed something to keep me from losing my mind today. Your suggestions worked! You are a Godsend! Thanks for the info!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      I appreciate that and am so glad to hear that this list could be helpful. We all have rough days and need some support, that is for sure!

      Reply
  61. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Hi there, I'm a SAHM too, I just love this blog, I've tried several activities from here and they all worked very well. Thanks a million. This blog is 'inspiration' to me.

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    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing that! I am so glad to hear that the activities worked in your home too. That makes me happy!!

      Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Great Idea, Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 3, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate that.

      Reply
  63. Valmira HOTI says

    August 21, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    Brilliant ideas.I will apply gradually all of them.Thanks very much for sharing.

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    • Jaimi says

      August 22, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      You are very welcome. Take care!

      Reply
  64. Sarah Chase says

    August 9, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    You have some great ideas!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 9, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you, Sarah. I appreciate that! I hope you found some you can try.

      Reply
  65. Priti says

    August 8, 2013 at 10:15 am

    This is excellent! After ISP i was trying to find way to educate my little Star.

    These are excellent and simple one which i can try at home.

    Thanks will share my experience with you!

    Regards,
    Priti

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      August 8, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you, Priti! Please let me know how they work for you. Take care!

      Reply
  66. Heather Herrington says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    This list is fantastic! Thank you so much for posting it! My husband and I have decided to not have children. However, my nephew is turning two next month, and he absolutely loves to do art-related activities with his mom. This post has *tons* of ideas that I can use as jumping off points for presents! For his first birthday, I gave him a bunch of hand-made items, and it will be great to be able to continue the tradition.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 29, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      Heather, I have done that for a friend's daughter! I love the idea of making learning games and packaging them up for birthdays. I am so glad that you are doing that as a tradition with your nephew. What a devoted aunt! I am so glad that you found some inspiration on this list!

      Reply
  67. Lorrie Akin says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Thanks for all the great ideas.! I was a pre-school teacher for 17 years and had used quite a few of these types of activities but you had a lot I had never seen or used before. These will be great for my almost 1 year old grandson as he grows.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      I am so glad to hear that! I wish you the best and enjoy your grandson.

      Reply
  68. NTarver says

    July 1, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Yay! I was needing inspiration for my very busy little 13 month old boy who loves to play but gets frustrated with his usual toys and activities these days. Some of these are a little beyond him still, but some are perfect for his age!! I want to keep him learning and enjoying time at home…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      I am so glad that they can be a starting point for you. Try the activities on the Infant page as well-the activities vary from birth to age 12-15 months and then this page starts off about 13-15 months and goes up to almost age 3. Lots of ideas for him to grow into. Take care!

      Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2013 at 8:47 am

    thank u jaimi for giving me such a wonderful ideas. i got an answer for so many questions.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 26, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      Good to know. Thank you for sharing such a nice comment here. All the best!

      Reply
  70. Anonymous says

    June 24, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    THANK YOU!!! I am in desperate need of ideas for my 17 month old. I wish I was as creative as you!
    -SAHM

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 26, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      You are creative/skilled in your own way! I am glad you found this list and I hope you stop back-I try to update about once a month. So glad you found some ideas that will work for you. Take care!

      Reply
  71. Rosita says

    June 20, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Thank you Jaimi for your super creative sharing of ideas! Thanks also for sharing the 'science' behind the ideas. We're in Indonesia, but your ideas are quite general and useful here too.

    Do you have any thoughts about teaching a 2nd language early on? 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 20, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Rosita, I appreciate your comment. I am glad that the activities will work for you in your home. As far as 2nd languages, I think teaching both as early as possible is key. Speak them interchangeably. Initially, when children learn 2 languages at once, there can be more confusion or a longer period of time needed for the vocabulary to "stick". This eventually opens them up to being more capable language learners because the brain gets primed to connect the vocab from one language with another. Your child may speak a little later than 1-language children, but his/her vocabulary will be much larger once mastery of both languages occurs. Just be patient and take it slowly. I think teaching 2 languages in the home is an enriching experience. Go for it!

      Reply
    • Rosita says

      June 28, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Thank you Jaimi for your guidance. We'll give it a go 🙂

      Reply
  72. Anonymous says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Thank you! I love ALL of the activities!!! I will use them with my 21 month old boy! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 20, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      Sounds great! Thank you for the nice comment. All the best to you and your family!

      Reply
  73. Ashlea says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:52 am

    This is such an amazing list! I have been looking for new learning activities for my 22 month old and as I read down the list I kept saying "she will love that!" or "what a great idea!" It's such a comprehensive list, full of simple activities that aren't too complicated to set up or explain. Thank you so much for sharing them all!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      June 20, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      You are very welcome, Ashlea. I am so glad to hear that they will work for you and your child! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Take care!

      Reply
  74. Lindsey says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I still come back time and time again to remind myself of these ideas! You are so creative. Did a couple today. I have two boys: 2yr4mo and 10mo… keeping the older "busy" with anything at all is my biggest challenge so finding this list has been a huge help. Thanks! Please share ANY future ideas you have!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 31, 2013 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Lindsey! I will be updating this list very soon. I hope you have fun with the new activities when you get a chance to try them! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate reading that the activities are working in your home. There is more to come!! Take care.

      Reply
  75. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Great tips and tricks. I liked them all. I am going to try today itself.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 28, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you! Enjoy them.

      Reply
  76. Anonymous says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Im not a stay at home mom , Im a married dad .

    These are really cool , i especially like the pillow trail. My rowdy 2 year old boy will love it

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 21, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      Dads are welcome here too! 🙂 I am glad you stopped by and am even more happy that you like the activities. Thank you for sharing and I wish you the best with your boys! Have fun!

      Reply
  77. Kristen says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:10 am

    What fun ideas. I'll definitely try them out with my little guy. I would love it if you would come link up on our Artsy Play Wednesday craft linky.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 3, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks, Kristen! I will definitely link up. Thanks for the offer. Take care!

      Reply
  78. Anonymous says

    May 1, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Hi,I have a 22-month old daughter and I work 40 hours a week from home. I do not have any help and try to take care of as much as possible Is there any specific activities that I can indulge her in? She usually watches TV and cries a lot ad recently, she has started putting things in her nose. I am so terrified I find it hard to concentrate on my work. Can you please advice me? Your above article is well-written and very informative!Rashmi

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      May 3, 2013 at 7:07 pm

      Rashmi, The list above is a place to start. I would encourage you to try to find a balance between spending one-on-one time with her and spending time on your work. She may need more time with you right now. It always helps to introduce an activity to her with you present and then the next time she will be better able to try it out on her own. I hope that helps! Best to you!

      Reply
  79. Anonymous says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you from accross the globe in South Africa. Lovely and fun ideas!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 28, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      Wonderful to hear! I am glad you found this page and I hope the activities work out well for you in your home. Take care and thank you for the nice comment.

      Reply
  80. Devi says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:32 am

    Hi.. tried out a couple of ideas and worked like magic! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      Great, Devi! I am so glad to hear that. Enjoy your time with your children and thank you for the feedback. It's always nice to now how the activities work out when readers try them in their homes. Take care!

      Reply
  81. Anonymous says

    April 23, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Thank you for sharing all of these great ideas. They're also nice because they're CHEAP! lol

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 28, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      You are very welcome! Cheap is good. Learning and fun do not have to be expensive. Enjoy!

      Reply
  82. Rosa says

    April 21, 2013 at 3:45 am

    I love this. I will be doing alll of these with my 16 Mo old!! I am also starting to baby sit sn 18 mo old!! So I am excited for some new learning activities for the littles!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 23, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Great, Rosa! I am so glad to see that it has given you some ideas to use. Thanks for letting me know this list was helpful! Take care!

      Reply
  83. Anonymous says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:21 am

    I was starting to feel like my nearly 18 month old was getting thoroughly bored with her regular toys, and took to the web for inspiration. This is the most fantastic site I came across, and have made a long list of things to do and play with – most of which are already in the house somewhere. I can't thank you enough for sharing your wonderful parenting skills with those of us who are definitely not as creative! Hannah x

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 17, 2013 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I am glad that this site can be helpful for you. I am sure you have your own areas of creativity! Enjoy your time with your child.

      Reply
  84. Anonymous says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    For those of us who aren't the most creative when it comes to childrens activities – or just need somewhere to start sometimes – you are a lifesaver!!! Thank you!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      April 15, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      That's great! You are very welcome.

      Reply
  85. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    So glad I came across your site…i'm a stay at home Mum with my nearly 2 year old son who has energy to burn and a gorgeous and insatiable curiosity about our world. it's joyful and special to be able to spend these formative years with him but exhausting and challenging at times nonetheless! your blog had reignited my inspiration to continue nourishing my son with rich and varied experiences…thank you for taking the time to put this all together for your readers. Your children are blessed to have such a wonderful mother & teacher. Thank you, Rebecca. xo

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      March 14, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      I am so glad you found this too! I can completely relate to the "2-year old with energy to burn"-my daughter is two and it is amazing how she just goes all day long! You are right that it is so important for us to be present for our young ones and it is challenging at times…that is for sure. I am excited for you to try some of these. Let me know how it goes. I appreciate your kind comments. You are so sweet. I just try to make the best of every day while I have an opportunity to be home with my kiddos. You take care and enjoy your family! All the best!

      Reply
  86. Esther Patterson says

    March 8, 2013 at 4:44 am

    You've done an amazing job with posting all these great ideas on your site. Have been going a little stir crazy with my 27 month old and 15 month old, from being stuck inside with all the rain we have been experiencing up here in sunny Qld, but I'm sure the activities you have posted will definitely keep them happy and me sane. Thank u.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      March 12, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you, Esther. I do hope you are able to try a few activities from this site and I wish you all the best! I bet they will help keep your two little ones occupied with learning and exploring to allow you a moment to breathe!! I appreciate you sharing. Take care!

      Reply
  87. Anonymous says

    February 20, 2013 at 4:09 am

    My husband and I are fostering a 3 year old little girl. We don't have any children of our own so getting tossed into having a toddler was a bit CRAZY to say the least. I had no idea what to do with her ALL day long. I stay home with her everyday so I am so happy to have come across this site. Saying you are clever is an understatement. I can't thank you enough for posting these ideas and helping us other mom's out!!!! I can't wait to try all of these. We are doing the beans, oats, and noodles tomorrow!!!!

    Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 21, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      Congratulations to you and your husband for offering this child such support! I pray it is a rewarding experience and I am so glad you have stopped by for some resources! I appreciate your kind words and I hope trying these out in your home goes really well. Check out the Preschool page as well (tab at the top) since a 3-year old really is moving into 'preschool-ability' so both pages should be beneficial to her and you! Take care!

      Reply
  88. Chelsea says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:24 am

    Wow, so great!! You are so clever, I was running out of ideas for my daughter but now I can't wait to do all this stuff! Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 18, 2013 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks, Chelsea! I am glad that you found this list. Hopefully many of the ideas will work for you in your home. All the best!

      Reply
  89. Candice says

    February 17, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    This is great, thank you! I have been going a little stir crazy with my little ones. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 18, 2013 at 4:55 pm

      Little ones can keep us guessing on what to do next, that is for sure! It's often our patience that becomes the best skill to utilize or develop. I am glad that you will be using some of these ideas and I hope they will be helpful! Take care!

      Reply
  90. Anonymous says

    February 7, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Thanks for putting this site together. It gave us tons of tips for a stay at home dad with a 2 1/2 year old son. Keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 8, 2013 at 6:09 pm

      Great! I am so glad that you found it helpful. What a great experience for a son to have dad at home! Enjoy your time and all the best!

      Reply
  91. Anonymous says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:41 am

    Thanks for sharing this! I will definitely use some of these activities in the classroom where I'm student teaching with 18 month olds!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      February 5, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      I am so glad that you are going to use them with your class of toddlers. That age group is so challenging, but so fun as well. Take care and enjoy teaching!

      Reply
  92. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Thank so much for creating this! I've decided to stay home with my son this summer because of our changing daycare situation 🙁 I tend to run out of ideas for him! Thank you thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      January 20, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      I am so glad that they will be helpful to you! Take care and all the best.

      Reply
  93. batyah says

    January 3, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    What a great list of activities! But for the paint and shaving cream – well, I can tell you don't have twin boys with hyperactivity disorder! 🙂 Know where I can get free plans to build a cage?

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      January 5, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      Batyah, I am sure your boys keep you working hard every day! Even in my house, we save the shave cream ideas for days when I am really in the mood to deal with a lot of clean up. Maybe outside in the warmer months when you can hose them off with water to clean them up?? I am sure with active kiddos you are always finding ways to keep them burning off energy. All the best to you and your twin boys!

      Reply
  94. Fiona Jenkins says

    November 14, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Just come across your site, lots of great ideas. Thank you.

    I have also done shaving foam on a baking tray. sprayed it in a line downwards with drops of food colouring from top to bottom then my daughter moved the shaving from side to side and made a rainbow! the food colouring washed off great as it was mixed with the shaving foam. Made other pictures with different colours, sea, grass etc etc. Endless opportunities once you start!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 16, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Great ideas! Thank you for sharing that. Sounds like the experience was great fun!

      Reply
  95. Anonymous says

    November 12, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Thank you for all your great resources!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      November 16, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Thank you for the nice comment! Take care…and you are VERY welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  96. celesteina says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Thank you for such wonderful ideas. Some of them that I have never even thought of doing. I am definitely going to use the sock toss in my classroom. They're really into taking off and putting on socks =)

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 24, 2012 at 12:45 am

      That's great! I am so glad to hear it. All the best to you as you wrangle and teach those toddlers.

      Reply
  97. Anonymous says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Great ideas! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 18, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      You bet, and thank you!

      Reply
  98. Kelly Drew says

    October 17, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    I am a mom that is now home part time with an 18 month old, who gets bored easily. Thank you so much for these great ideas to keep him entertained! And they are so easy!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 18, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      Kelly, I hear ya! My daughter is 18 months, and I think it's more than being bored-it's their developmental stage of wanting to explore and try everything that they see. Self-control (or lack thereof) for toddlers is developing, so they really are impulse driven. Simple activities are great so that prep time is small on your end and there are a lot of productive options for your son to keep him 'busy' and learning. I am glad that you can use some of them in your home.

      Reply
  99. Whitney says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    I love the shredded paper idea! Will be using in my classroom this week 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 12, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Whitney, that is great! Thanks for letting me know. I love hearing when others find the ideas useful. All the best to you!

      Reply
  100. thegingerbreadmum.com says

    October 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    I discovered this post via Pinterest and have already decided on two for my toddler to try tomorrow 🙂 Fab ideas and different to the same ones that frequently pop up. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 10, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing! I am glad to know that you can use a couple. I plan on updating this page over the next week, so stop back from time to time and check for new ideas. I will post them on Pinterest too. Take care!

      Reply
  101. Anonymous says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:48 am

    My son will be 12 months in a week… I know he would love all these activities but I also know that everything would end up in his mouth! For example the tape activity.. he would love peeling it off but he would also want to chew on the tape… Do you have any tips? I swear he is well fed, he loves food, but he wants to chew on everything. These activities are great and thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 2, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      First off, happy birthday to your son! I am glad to hear that some of the activities here will work for you, but I do understand that many older infants and young toddlers are still putting A LOT in their mouths. I would suggest two things: #1, you can wait until he is less 'oral' to try some of the questionable ideas listed above, or #2, supervise and interact with him while playing with these ideas (such as the tape peel idea) and use the interactions as a teaching opportunity to reinforce that the tape does not go in the mouth. If you try the tape pull off, and he puts the tape in his mouth, I would say, "We peel the tape and stick it on the paper (or table), but we don't put it in our mouth. Yuck!" If he does it again, I would then say, "Ok, if you are going to put it in your mouth you are all done playing with it," and take the tape away. Eventually he will grow out of it. The third possibility, is feed him while he is playing-if he tries to put the tape in his mouth, offer him something he CAN put in his mouth and reinforce that the tape is not for eating, but a cracker is, for example. I hope those ideas can help!

      Reply
  102. Vicki @ Knocked Up and Abroad says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Such amazing ideas! Thank you. You will be my saviour! Feeling very inspired.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      October 2, 2012 at 5:25 pm

      Vicki, I am so glad to hear that you are getting inspired by these ideas! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and I wish you all the best with your child(ren).

      Reply
  103. Anonymous says

    September 22, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Great ideas! Thanks

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 26, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks so much. I am glad that you found some that will work for you!

      Reply
  104. Jennifer Mohammed says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    for the sensory being messy, I have a very small blow up pool that I put sensory materials in. Right now there are dry beans and spoons and scoops. Works great at maintaining the mess and easy to clean up!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 26, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      That is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  105. Erin Gordon says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:29 am

    Thanks so much for these & for the preschool activities, as well. I homeschool my 4 yr old son and niece (also 4), and will be using several ideas from that page for them. I'm "stealing" ideas from this page for my 2 yr old son to keep him included in our activities. Many of the preschool ideas can be modified for him, as well. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 17, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      Feel free to "steal" away. 🙂 I am glad that you can use a few of the ideas. You are absolutely right that many of the ideas on each age page can be modified for other age groups. All the best!

      Reply
  106. Tasha says

    September 14, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    I found your post via pintrest and I'm so glad I did! These are fantastic ideas! I just started home schooling my older two and have been at a loss of what to do to keep my little one busy. Definitely going to be trying a few of these ideas next week.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 16, 2012 at 6:09 pm

      Great, Tasha! I am so glad to hear that your children will be getting so much of your time. How wonderful for them! I truly hope these activities can be helpful for keeping your little one busy (and learning) while you are teaching the older ones. All the best!

      Reply
  107. Capri + 3 says

    September 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    That is a great list of ideas. Please stop by and link this post (and any other arts, crafts and play posts) to Artsy Play Wednesday on Capri + 3. I found your blog on Pinterest.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 10, 2012 at 5:30 pm

      Theresa, thank you for the kind comment. I looked back at your site, but the linky list was closed already. I will try my best to look out for your next list and link up! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  108. Joani Martinez says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    These are amazing ideas! Can't wait to explore them with my little one. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 10, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      You bet and thank YOU for the kind words! I am glad that you have found some ideas that you would like to try. Enjoy your time with your child.

      Reply
  109. shelia says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:13 am

    what an awesome list! thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 5, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      I appreciate that kind comment. I am so glad you can use some of the ideas in your home!

      Reply
  110. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2012 at 2:13 am

    I babysit for a 13 month old and I am going to print this out, assemble some supplies in by "babysitting bag" and have them at the ready! He is a little love, exploring everything. I am really happy to add your hints to my arsenal. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      Well, the family you babysit for is so blessed to have a sitter that seeks out creative and educational activities for their child! Good for you! I am so glad that you commented here. Babysitting was my first experience caring for the children of others and it taught me so much about children. All the best to you as you care for that baby!

      Reply
  111. Zarena Osmani Jabbar says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    So practical, simple and all in one place on a list! I love it…will definitely be trying these out with my 21 month old 😉

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      Zarena, thank you so much for sharing such kind words. I hope you and your toddler have a fun time trying them out and learning together!

      Reply
  112. Melanie says

    August 22, 2012 at 7:18 am

    These are really great! I can't wait to try them on my 13 month old. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      Melanie, I really appreciate reading that these ideas will be helpful for you. Enjoy your growing toddler!

      Reply
  113. Sarah says

    August 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Fantastic ideas and so simple to put together. Thank you I am off to "plan" some for mummy days this week. The junior teacher in me needs this inspiration for my children I am afraid to say!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      September 2, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      Sarah, I am so glad that you have found some ideas that will be helpful and easy to use. I hope the 'mummy days' went well. Never be afraid to seek out new ideas…we all need some inspiration at times. 🙂 Enjoy your children!

      Reply
  114. Jayna says

    July 30, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Awesome, I'm definitely going to try some of these with my son! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 30, 2012 at 6:09 pm

      Great! Thank YOU for the nice comment. Have fun!

      Reply
  115. whopper says

    July 24, 2012 at 4:29 am

    These are fantastic! Thank you so much for writing them all out.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      July 24, 2012 at 1:31 pm

      You bet! No sense in keeping them all to myself. 🙂 I am glad that you find them useful. Thank you so much for your kind words!

      Reply
  116. Lea Ann @ Baking Memories Last says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Great ideas, great site, thanks for sharing. This will help with my 2-year old grandson.

    Reply
    • Jaimi says

      March 2, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks, Lea Ann! I hope it will be helpful. I remember your comments on the FB page. Enjoy your grandson!

      Reply

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