Your toddler needs a broad base of experience before starting preschool; these positive, fun experiences will enhance a toddler’s enthusiasm for learning right from the start. This book includes activities for both active and quiet play, five-sense stimulation, language enhancement, concept development, and the fostering of independence. Old favorites are combined with new games, craft, and cooking ideas that use common, inexpensive materials. The activities within this book will help parents and teachers stay ahead of a toddler’s short attention span and boundless energy.

Do you find yourself repeating the same activities with your toddler and are looking for new innovative ideas on how to keep them amused whilst making learning fun? If so, Lisa and Thomas have lots of great ideas to help you. The activities in this book are of high educational quality that maximizes the best use of your time, resources, and space. These play-based activities help your child thrive and ensures that they get a head start in life. All the activities have been ́toddler approved ́ or field tested by Thomas. Lisa Forsythe has over 15 years of experience as a teacher across Australia, NZ & UK. Since becoming a mother to Thomas she has focused her time on developing simple activities that develop foundational skills toddlers need to learn before engaging with more complex concepts and understandings. This is a practical guide for parents that creates opportunities to bond with your child and make beautiful life-long memories. The activities predominately require things like recyclables, household items and common craft supplies; so, saving you money whilst being kind to the environment. There are a range of activities from sensory play, imaginative play, STEAM, crafts and games. They spark curiosity, enjoyment, motivation, deep learning, and creativity. The hard work of planning and ensuring that your toddler is equipped with the foundational skills they need for life has been done for you.

All play, no prep toddler activities Your little toddler is bursting with enthusiasm, wonder, and...ENERGY! And you're a busy parent. No matter the time, space, or kind of materials you have on hand, this book gives you plenty of quick, easy, and fun-filled activities to engage your child's curiosity. Toddler Activities Made Easy uses everyday household materials to create educational and entertaining experiences for your toddler. With activities that take only 5-minutes or less to get ready, this book makes it simple and fast for parents to turn a moment of idleness into play learning. Toddler Activities Made Easy includes: 100 + awesome activities--Engage your toddler with active play, early science experimentation, creativity, imaginative games, and outdoor exploration--no matter which toddler activities you choose, they'll be learning and having fun! Quick, no-fuss setup--Use common materials that you have lying around the house to prep toddler activities in just 5 minutes. Developmental milestones--Choose toddler activities based on skills developed with labels for early literacy, fine motor skills, visual spatial skills, and so much more. Turn a regular box into a school bus. Make musical instruments from office supplies. Experiment with puddle splashing. Whatever the game is, this book makes it fast and easy for you and your toddler to have a BLAST learning.

The Ultimate Toddler Activity Guide is a collection of fun and educational activities to do with your toddler. Why this book? HAVE A GUIDE - Forget scrolling through social media or blogs for ideas; now your plan for having fun and teaching your toddler is laid out for you! BE CONSISTENT - You now have a guide to help keep your learning time organized and fun! GIVE YOUR CHILD A HEAD START - Your toddler is naturally curious, so help fuel that curiosity by introducing them to new topics before they get to preschool or school. What is in the book? This book includes 200 activities! There are 19 themes. See themes below. Each activity has a materials list and detailed directions. There are 114 low prep activities--that means the prep time is only 1 or 2 minutes! The book has 49 handouts that correlate with specific themes. The book is 280 pages of fun for you and your toddler to enjoy together! Can a busy mom follow this lesson plan? Sure! These activities are made for busy moms! A few minutes will be needed for you to round up the supplies (and your toddler!) Each activity takes about 10-15 minutes. If certain days are busy for you, schedule around them and only plan on doing the activities on days that work best for you and your little one. Of course, there are days where things feel too hectic, but just hang in there! We may feel too busy to do the activities, but our toddlers aren't too busy to learn and have fun! Themes: Body Parts Community Helpers Emotions Farm Fine Motor Gross Motor Holidays (New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Valentine's, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, 4th of July, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) Insects and Bugs Left and Right Ocean Seasons Senses Shapes Space Spanish Spelling Name Transportation Weather Zoo Animals Interior pages are printed in black and white but the book will come with an activation code so you can download a full color version if you want any of the pages (like an appendix page) in full color.

Introducing "Fun and Educational Activities for Toddlers," a must-have book for parents looking to engage their little ones in exciting and educational activities. This short read is packed with a wide range of activities that will keep your toddler entertained and help them learn and grow. Table of Contents: 1. Outdoor Playtime 2. Arts and Crafts 3. Finger Painting 4. Collage Making 5. Music and Movement 6. Dancing and Singing 7. Musical Instruments 8. Storytelling and Pretend Play 9. Puppet Shows 10. Dress-Up Time 11. Science Experiments 12. Water Play 13. Sensory Bins 14. Gross Motor Activities 15. Obstacle Course 16. Balloon Games 17. Language and Literacy 18. Picture Book Reading 19. Letter Recognition 20. Puzzles and Sorting 21. Shape Sorting 22. Jigsaw Puzzles 23. Sensory Play 24. Sand Play 25. Playdough Fun 26. Math and Counting 27. Counting Games 28. Shape Hunt This book is designed to provide parents with a variety of activities that are not only fun but also educational. Each activity is carefully selected to stimulate your toddler's cognitive, physical, and social development. Whether you're looking for outdoor play ideas, arts and crafts projects, or language and literacy activities, this book has it all. Outdoor Playtime offers a range of ideas to get your toddler moving and exploring the great outdoors. From scavenger hunts to nature walks, these activities will help your child develop their gross motor skills and foster a love for nature. Arts and Crafts introduces your toddler to the world of creativity. With activities like finger painting and collage making, your little one will have a blast while improving their fine motor skills and unleashing their imagination. Music and Movement is all about getting your toddler grooving and singing along. From dancing to playing musical instruments, these activities will enhance your child's coordination and rhythm. Storytelling and Pretend Play encourages your toddler to use their imagination and engage in pretend play. With puppet shows and dress-up time, your little one will have endless fun while developing their language and social skills. Science Experiments introduces your toddler to the wonders of science. From water play to sensory bins, these activities will spark their curiosity and encourage them to explore the world around them. Language and Literacy activities focus on This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Fun and Educational Activities for Toddlers Outdoor Playtime Arts and Crafts Finger Painting Collage Making Music and Movement Dancing and Singing Musical Instruments Storytelling and Pretend Play Puppet Shows Dress-Up Time Science Experiments Water Play Sensory Bins Gross Motor Activities Obstacle Course Balloon Games Language and Literacy Picture Book Reading Letter Recognition Puzzles and Sorting Shape Sorting Jigsaw Puzzles Sensory Play Sand Play Playdough Fun Math and Counting Counting Games Shape Hunt Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

We all want our toddlers to learn and have fun - but what happens when a hectic life gets in the way? You no longer have to waste time searching for age-appropriate activities. Now you can enjoy the ultimate collection of kid-tested fun that can be ready in minutes! Autumn McKay, author of The Ultimate Kindergarten Prep Guide, is a mother of 3 preschoolers and understands the pressure to create fun activities that don't take a lot of time to prepare. As a former schoolteacher, she has created The Ultimate Toddler Activity Guide with low-prep activities that are proven to spark a child's interest and curiosity. Save time by not needing to scroll through social media looking for ideas. Learning through play makes learning fun so your little ones look forward to learning even more. You have a bright child whose brain is like a sponge, so just a short, engaging activity can help give them an extra headstart. WHAT IS IN THE BOOK? ? This book includes 200 activities! ? There are 19 themes. ? Each activity has a materials list and detailed directions. ? There are 114 low prep activities--that means the prep time is only 1 or 2 minutes! ? The book has 49 handouts that correlate with specific themes. ? The book is 280 pages of fun for you and your toddler to enjoy together! CAN A BUSY MOM USE THIS BOOK? ? Sure! These activities are made for busy moms! A few minutes will be needed for you to round up the supplies (and your toddler!) ? Each activity takes about 10-15 minutes. ? If certain days are busy for you, schedule around them and only plan on doing the activities on days that work best for you and your little one. THEMES:?Body Parts?Community Helpers?Emotions?Farm?Fine Motor?Gross Motor?Holidays (New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Valentine's, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Earth Day, 4th of July, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)?Insects and Bugs?Left and Right?Ocean?Seasons?Senses?Shapes?Space?Spanish?Spelling Name?Transportation?Weather?Zoo Animals

Shows parents how to use their toddler's play as an opportunity for learning.