A to Z of Toddler Activities
June 6
Introducing Knife Skills to Toddlers | A to Z of Toddler Activities
Hello folks! I am back with the toddler activity series after a long gap thanks to the A to Z blogging challenge in April and the launch of my book “Diary of a Baby” in May. This po... Read More
March 29
Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers | A to Z of Toddler Activities
If you have read some of my earlier posts, you would know that I am a big believer in learning journeys designed as play. Jigsaw puzzles for toddlers are a perfect example of this, where the child is ... Read More
March 21
Ice Play – Sensory, Fine Motor Skills & Science Activity | A to Z of Toddler Activities
Something as simple as an ice cube can be so much fun and provide learning as well! Ice play is the perfect activity to beat the summer heat that’s setting in these days. Fine Motor Skills: Fi... Read More
February 23
Holi – Water Balloons Sensory Play | A to Z of Toddler Activities
N is still too small to play Holi outside, but he has fun with a pichkari during his bath. I am also planning to do a water balloon sensory play activity with him on Holi day. Last year when he was a... Read More
February 20
Gardening | A to Z of Toddler Activities
This week’s activity was not done by me, but by Baby N’s daycare (though he waters plants at home, we’ve never done a full-fledged gardening activity before). But it is super easy to... Read More
February 14
Finger Painting | A to Z of Toddler Activities
I know you think finger painting and think mess and it honestly is messy, but it is also a lot of fun and a great kinaesthetic or sensory learning experience for the child as well. It also fosters ima... Read More
February 5
Envelope Activity | A to Z of Toddler Activities
I initially took out these used envelopes to do a colour sorting activity, but had another idea. N has been asking about his chacha (uncle) who recently moved out of Mumbai. So I told him to write a l... Read More
January 29
Doodling | A to Z of Toddler Activities
Whenever I am at a complete loss as to how to keep N occupied, doodling is one thing that never fails! I simply hand him a pen and paper, or doodle board. He keeps himself occupied with his doodling w... Read More
January 22
Clothespin Colour Sorting | A to Z of Toddler Activities
This was a quick activity I came up with one rainy day when we were stuck at home. Just cut up some coloured paper from a scrap book and ask the toddler to match the clothespins to the corresponding p... Read More
January 13
Bubble Play | A to Z of Toddler Activities
Who doesn’t love playing with bubbles! Even before Baby N started moving around, I used to blow bubbles in front of him and he would excitedly watch them form and float around. He would follow t... Read More
January 8