Follow The Leader
Play the traditional game of Follow the Leader, but use two-step commands that you verbalize before you go. You might say, "Let's jump three times and then...
Eggs in a nest
While your toddler is playing with play dough, make a little bird's nest for her. If she's never seen one, provide a picture of a bird with a...
Prompting the “why” yourself
Ask your child, "Why do you think ________?" (Insert a question here.) This gives children an opportunity to think for themself and with creativity.
Head Phones
If you have multiple children with music players, make sure you have headsets for each person so everyone can listen to their own songs without distracting the other.
Balloon Party
Get a packet of balloons with different shapes and colors. Blow them all up and allow your child to play with them. As you are playing with the...
Watch a movie together
Do you have a difficulty talking to your child about a difficult subject like divorce or death? Watch an age appropriate movie together on the topic and use...
Dough Sculptures With Natural Materials
When playing with play dough add some other items to encourage further creativity. Gather up some stones, shells or small twigs and set them near the play...
What does it smell and taste like?
When your toddler is helping you cook talk about what the ingredients look like, then smell and taste each ingredient and use descriptive words to help teach how...
Inexpensive Ways to Make Music
One way to bring music into your home is making your own instruments. Toddlers enjoy pounding on things, so take a pot out of your cupboard and hand...