Toddler Time Archives

Fun Body Parts Song For Toddlers

Little Brother had absolutely no interest in singing this song with me (probably due to the blocks, large exercise ball, and train table in his immediate eyesight). But I think it is a fun song nonetheless (especially for younger toddlers),…

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Toddler Time: Simple Color Sorting

We’ve been casually working on our colors with Little Brother. Right now everything is “yellow”. Big Brother did the exact same thing, only everything was “blue”! Sorting is an important concept for young children, though this is our first deliberate…

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Encouraging Independence: Going Down the Stairs

Stairs are recurring parts of my nightmares. I am terrified of my children falling down the stairs…especially the half of our flight of stairs that isn’t carpeted. But much to my dismay (and a racing heartbeat), stairs are an inevitable…

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Toddler Time: Matching Socks

It’s been months since we’ve worn socks! I’m not complaining…it just means that I don’t have to pair them up after washing ’em! Pulling out the {unused} socks made for a quick and easy matching game. I’ll be honest…Little…

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Toddler Time: Freeze!

We all loved playing this game! Not only is it lots of fun, it’s great for encouraging your toddler to follow simple directions. Just put in your favorite CD and have the pause button ready… In case you’re wondering…we were…

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Toddler Time: Balancing

Little Brother came up with this activity all on his own! He drug out my big red plastic bowl, turned it upside down, and stood on top of it! At first I thought he was just silly, but then I…

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Toddler Time: Beanbag Toss

This activity didn’t go exactly as planned (does it ever???). I had intended it to be a practice in underhand throwing for Little Brother. He had other plans (as you’ll see). Here’s what you’ll need: a big bowl (or bucket) and…

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Toddler Time: Opposites

Introducing your toddler to opposites is great for both cognitive and vocabulary development. This activity can be done anytime…it is so simple and requires little to no materials. Just list out some opposites and let your child act them out….

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Toddler Time: Straws & Lids

Little Brother came up with this activity all on his own. In fact, he is fascinated by it and will spend at least 15 minutes (which is long for him) putting the straw through the lid and then pulling it…

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Toddler Time: Big Bead Threading for Little Fingers

I admit it…I’m double-dipping. Remember the caterpillar counting activity I posted? Well, I’m repurposing that for an activity with Little Brother as well. The pieces of the pool noodle serve as really large beads. And what’s an excellent fine-motor activity…

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Toddler Time: A Lesson on Sharing

Little Brother’s favorite word these days (besides “poop”) is “MINE!“. It is normally accompanied by a loud, shrieking sound before and after the actual word. Even though he has plenty of opportunities to both share and get things taken away from…

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Toddler Time: Little Helper

Toddlers love to imitate and do what grown-ups do! Not only is this a great way to keep those busy little bodies out of trouble, it’s also kind of the beginning of “dramatic play”! Encourage your little one to be…

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Toddler Time: Pots & Pans "Puzzles"

If your kids are anything like mine, they don’t really play with toys a whole lot. They’d rather play with household items or demand my constant, undivided attention (I’m particularly thinking of one of my children). That’s why I love any…

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