Playing is Serious Business.
Gross motor skills are important for every day tasks such as walking, running, playing, and more. When kids get older gross motor skills are what will help them play sports, do chores, and even just move around. Building and strengthening gross motor skills does not have to be work, though. Especially with these Top 10…
Going to the beach can be such a fun experience for kids (and adults). Not only is it a fabulous place to play but it is also a place that most kids don’t get exposure to every day. The sand and water combine with the fabulous ocean life makes the beach a great place to…
It’s Spring. Which means more warm days, more fun in the sun. It also means Summer is right around the corner with even more fun days in the sun. I have put together a list of our favorite – Top 10 Outdoor Toys For 1 Year Old Boys and Girs so that they can enjoy…
How can a 1 year-old begin learning STEM skills? Building with blocks, identifying shapes and numbers, or moving beads along a track all introduce science, technology, engineering and math concepts. These are our top 10 STEM toys for 1 year-olds! #1 – Rainbow Rocket Wooden Stacking Play Set Rainbow Rocket Stacking Play Set is made…
Bath time is obviously crucial for everyone to get clean. This time can also be very therapeutic, a bonding experience as well as a fantastic time to play. Bath time is also a great space for development in toddlers. One year old children can practice fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and the consistency and…
Play sets are fun to have for kids because there typically are more than one piece that goes together with the other. This gives way for other human interaction, as parent and child or other child and child. These are also great for independent play, with the child being able to portray more than one…
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….
Kids, especially 1-year-olds, typically enjoy the opportunity to get messy. Arts and crafts for little ones don’t have to be messy, though. There is no limit to the age when kids can start creating with paint, crayons, and other art supplies. Arts and crafts for kids develop the imagination, fine motor skills, and even boost your…
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…
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…
