The Fall Equinox is just around the corner—arriving on September 22nd this year! That means equal parts day and night, a cool shift in the air, and the perfect time to cozy up and explore the magic of the changing seasons with your child. The Fall Equinox is a great opportunity to chat about the…
43 Quiet Time Activities for 2 Year Olds
Something I get asked about a lot is how to help support children in quiet, independent play. Sometimes, parents find themselves in the scary situation of a toddler refusing to nap—terrifying to even think about! That nap time was your chance to rest, recharge, and catch up on EVERYTHING!!! But don’t you worry—I have 43…
Spring Crafts for 2 Year Olds
Spring is right around the corner! A time for flowers, butterflies, and… brightly colored spring crafts for 2-year-olds? Absolutely! I don’t know about your area, but in my area, it has been a long, gray winter! I am ready to brighten things up and hopefully speed up the season change with some fun, hands-on spring…
Playful Days Toddler Program Review
Children come into the world with an endless curiosity and a natural desire to learn—it’s something we see every day as they discover new things. From one moment to the next, toddlers are absorbing the world around them, and the best part? They’re doing it all through play! That’s why I created the perfect program…
Top 20 Educational Songs for 2-Year-Olds
Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. Songs for 2-year-olds should capture their attention, make learning fun, and help reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. In this blog post, I rounded up 20 of the Best Educational Songs for Toddlers that cover a wide range of topics, from rhyming, to colors and animals,…
Four Season Craft for Toddlers | Make a Sensory Tree!
Learning about the seasons is a wonderful way to lay the foundation for a deeper connection to nature. There is so much connected to the seasons! From the weather, to the cyclical nature of life, to the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive and thrive throughout the year… A good four season craft…
10 Winter Solstice Crafts and Activities for Kids
The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It’s a great time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and educational activities for your little ones! Winter solstice crafts and activities like nature journaling can help children appreciate the beauty and significance of this time of year. …
Winter Solstice Activity: Nature Ice Hangings
Earlier this week, I shared a bit about my Seasonal Living with Littles resource with you. In Seasonal Living, we learn about and celebrate each solstice and equinox, and enjoy seasonal crafts and activities. Today, I thought I would share a winter solstice activity with you. This activity is wonderful for children of all ages…
Amazing Fine Motor Activities that Build Dexterity
There is no rush for little hands to write. There is no rush for little hands to write. I know I write that in this space again and again. And I have even created images on the topic! Why do I keep on writing it? Because it is so important. And if something is important…
Sensory Activities for Toddlers | Over 40 Ideas to Try!
Little ones learn with their whole bodies. So sensory activities for toddlers are a very important part of that whole-body learning! Sensory play exposes children to many new experiences, textures, and materials. It is calming for many children and also presents children with new language that they might not otherwise experience: rough, smooth, clumpy, brittle……