Toddler Activities

Master preschool scissor skills at home in a safe and fun way Preschool scissor skills can sound a little intimidating. The thought of a 2 or 3 year old running around with scissors makes most people’s hair stand on edge.  But developmentally scissor skills are an important fine motor milestone for preschool aged kids.  This …

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Are those toddler paints really safe? + 30 awesome toddler approved painting activities What do you need to look out for when choosing toddler paints?  Painting can have many benefits for toddlers development and can actually be a really calming activity. However paint does inevitably get on your toddlers skin, and possibly mouth as well …

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7 Surprising Benefits of Painting for Toddlers Development My 3 year old sweetly asks: “Mommy, can I paint this box and make a fire engine?”  I respond: “Ummm” In my head I am running through all the reasons to NOT do a painting activity with my toddler! It’s messy, our clothes will be covered in …

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Everything you need to know about coloring and drawing with your 1 year old Are you wanting to start coloring and drawing activities with your 1 year old? Or maybe you are not sure if drawing and coloring is even developmentally appropriate for a 1 year old?  And then there is the problem of your …

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3 year old drawing milestones + How to teach your 3 year old to draw peppa pig and more Are you wondering what your 3 year old should be drawing? Worried that your 3 year olds drawing of a man is too simple? What are 3 year old drawing milestones anyway? Drawing is a major …

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