From make-believe to number counting, toddlers are learning and playing all the time. We give you the best collection of toddler play ideas and activities you can have fun trying with your child.
Toddler Gear, Play & Activities
babies start walking, their curiosity to explore things around shoots up. They
find freedom to run around, grab objects and study them with their hands and
mouth. Playing is important for them. As a matter of fact, as Maria Montessori
says, play is the work of a child. Popular interests of toddlers are stacking
building blocks, pretend play (Ex. house and kitchen), playing with a ball,
running, hoping and jumping and peek-a-boo. We detail on how to encourage
playtime in your toddlers.
of a child’s motor skills are developed at the toddler stage. They get adept in
gross motor skills, that is, the use and control of larger muscles of the body
like that involved in running, jumping and climbing. Their fine motor skills
also develop at this age. Fine motor skills is the control of smaller muscles
like that involved in pincer grasp, catching a ball and using a spoon to feed
themselves. We list out activities for your child which specifically focuses on
developing the gross motor and fine motor skills in your toddler.
It could be confusing while choosing toys and gears for your
toddlers. Which one will work for your needs, how to know if your child will
show interest to use or how much to spend for each – we help you get clarity on
such questions you may have on toddler toys and gears.
We also give you more information in this section on play
groups, reading aloud with your children, screen time etc.