Pretend play is so much fun but also very important for child development. On the surface it may look like a child is just putting bread in a fake oven or hammering a plastic nail but deeper than that development is occurring. Pretend play incorporates fine motor skill practice, color and shape recognition and problem-solving….
Top 10 Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for 4 Year olds
Promoting fine motor skills for our 4 year old boys and girls is important to build independence and help our little ones grow. Fine motor skills are used for using our hands and fingers to manipulate the world around us. They are a foundation for many other skills to develop on top of. Things like…
Top 10 Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for 3 Year olds
Promoting fine motor skills in our kids helps them be more independent by teaching them to feed themselves, dress themselves and even comb their own hair. Check out our top 10 toys that promote fine motor skills for 3 year olds. The toys on this list are meant to be educational, fun, and to teach…
10 Essentials for Every Playroom
If have been reading the playroom 101 series, probably find yourself scratching your head wondering “how do I get started on my own playroom?”. Playrooms are as different as the children that occupy them. Each one is unique and special in its own way. Building an awesome playroom starts with having some of the basics….
Top 10 Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for 2 Year olds
Two is a big age for us and our kids. They are growing up so fast and their imagination is growing even faster. Implementing fine motor skills at this early age is important for your toddler’s growth and development. At two years old they are starting to play pretend like talking on the phone. Our…
Top 10 Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for 1 Year Olds
The first year in every baby’s life is tough. It is hard getting accustomed to being out here! Help your baby along the way with these top 10 toys that promote fine motor skills for 1-year-olds. In the first year, our babies are usually standing, starting to use tools correctly, and even helping turn the…
Top 10 Sensory Toys for 4 Year Olds
We talked a lot in the past (and will talk even more in the future) about sensory play. Most of our ideas include some kind of sensory bin, bottle or bag. However, there are some store-bought toys that also promote sensory play. Here are the top 10 sensory toys for 4-year-olds that will help your…
Best Developmental Toys for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are fabulous fun to play with but the increasing number of options for toys can make it overwhelming to decide what to put in your playroom. We will try to assist you with picking right toys for your preschoolers that will help with their development. Check some of the guidelines and ideas inside this…
Top 10 Sensory Toys for 3 Year Olds
Toys from the list of the top 10 sensory toys for 3 year olds will teach your quickly growing toddler so many new things. Things like sounds, shapes, colors, and textures are essential for our little one’s growing minds. Learning about their senses from sensory play will allow your toddlers communicate more effectively. Now that…
Best Developmental Toys for Toddlers
The possibilities are seemingly limitless when you start considering what toys to put in your playroom for a toddler. Should they be learning colors and shapes? What will keep them happy and engaged? What toys will be more than a passing phase? There is a lot to consider, especially if you want to find things…