Can you read poetry to babies and toddlers? Of course! Kids ages 3 and under will be a most receptive audience. When you stop to consider the matter, you will notice that most good books for babies, toddlers and even preschoolers are written in rhyme and with a pleasing rhythm. I loved reading poetry to…
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Toddler Activities
Best Toddler Books, or Books I’ll Miss Reading
When kids are toddlers they tend to like the same books read to them over and over and over again. But that’s great for their brains. Nevertheless, we parents may not exactly enjoy reading them repeatedly. Now that my kids are past the toddler stage, I can look back on some of the best toddler…
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10 Quick and Easy Activities for 2-4 Year Olds
Is it hard to keep your toddler busy during the day without going crazy? What about your preschooler? I’ve heard from so many parents that what they need even more than a strong cup of coffee is an accessible list of easy activities for their 2 year old (or 3 and 4 year olds!) that they…
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Activities for 1 to 5 Year Olds All in One Place
When I first started this blog a bit more than seven years ago it was with the intention of sharing the small, easy ways I found to entertain my then-3 year old. He was not in any sort of preschool or day care and I was always trying to find ways to keep him busy…
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10 Math Books for Babies and Toddlers
My oldest son’s favorite subject is math. From a very early age it was clear that he was drawn to numbers and counting. I encouraged his interest with math themed books and math activities continue to be a major part of our lives. This list of math books for babies and toddlers is the first in…
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42 Easy Indoor Activities for Toddlers
Keeping your toddler busy when you are stuck at home can be a challenge. I selected these indoor activities for toddlers specifically because they are simple, easy, and quick to put together. Use them on rainy days, when it’s too cold or hot outside, or even when you are just too tired to get out!…
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15 Multicultural Books for Babies and Toddlers
It’s important to me that the books I read my children reflect the world around them. Even when my kids were babies and toddlers and chewing on board books I wanted them not only to see their own faces peering at them from the pages, but the faces of their friends and neighbors. Previously I…
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Boredom Buster: Toddler Sensory Paper
If you’re lucky your toddler will spend a bit of time exploring with these sensory materials. Have a cup of coffee and put your feet up. (Ha!) Toddlers love to explore different materials. I set up this simple station at the table for New Kid. I chose a number of differently textured materials such as…
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