The best developmental toys for babies and toddlers by age — from newborns through age 3. Tested picks organized by what actually supports development at each stage, plus what to skip.
The best art supplies for toddlers by age — non-toxic, washable picks for 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and preschoolers. Tested in sensory classes. Includes crayons, paint, brushes, and what to skip.
Creating lesson plans for toddlers does not have to be complicated. If you’re a busy mom at home, you do not need a teacher degree, a fancy curriculum, or hours of prep time to give your toddler meaningful learning experiences. You just need a simple plan, a few easy activities, and a flexible routine that …
Your one-year-old does not need a full art cabinet. A few washable, taste-safe basics — that’s really all it takes to start making art with a baby or young toddler. Most of the fancy stuff you see online isn’t built for hands this small anyway. Here’s where I’m coming from. I teach art and sensory …
Your one-year-old does not need a fancy fine motor kit. She needs a sponge, a cup of water, and you nearby. That’s most of it. I teach sensory and play classes every week, and the activities that build the strongest little hands are almost never the ones that look good on camera. They’re the simple …
Are you wondering what to teach a 1 year old? What are those developmental milestones you can help them accomplish this year? If you are not taking your child to preschool or daycare, it can be overwhelming to understand what to teach a one-year-old at home. As a sensory teacher and homeschool mom, I’m going …
At your one-year checkup, the question that catches most parents off guard isn’t about height or weight. It’s this: “How many words is your toddler saying?” If your stomach just dropped a little — take a breath. You’re in exactly the right place. I’m Alexa, a sensory play teacher and homeschool mom of two, and …
Rubber ducks are a simple and versatile theme for sensory play. Whether you want a quick duck-pond sensory bin, a water-play activity, or a mess-free sensory bag, rubber duck activities can be adapted for babies and toddlers at home or in the classroom. Duck-themed sensory play is great for building fine motor skills, encouraging language …
If you’re trying to figure out how to entertain a 1-year-old without buying a single new toy, you’re in exactly the right place. These activities for 1-year-olds are simple, low-prep, and use things you already have at home — sensory play, art, music, movement, and easy learning ideas your toddler can actually do. I’m Alexa, …
Red is one of the first colors most toddlers learn to name — and singing about it is one of the easiest, most joyful ways to make it stick. Music adds rhythm, repetition, and movement, and young children soak up all three. A song your child hears at breakfast can have them pointing at every …