Engaging with your 15 to 24-month-old toddler in various activities can be a lot of fun and also crucial for their development. It will not only enhance their learning but also improve sleep quality at night. Below are some activities to help your little one practice and refine their new skills.
Dance Parties: Put on some kid-friendly tunes and dance around with your toddler.
Play Ball: Rolling, throwing, and kicking balls help improve motor skills and coordination.
Playgrounds: Visiting a local playground can be an adventure as your toddler explores swings, slides, and other equipment under your supervision.
Stroller Walks: Take walks outside with your toddler in a stroller. They might also enjoy a slow-paced push-tricycle ride.
Texture Play: Let your toddler explore different textures like sand, water, playdough, or even jelly.
Water Play: Fill a shallow basin with water and provide cups, spoons, and toys for a fun water play session.
Edible Paint: Mix yogurt with food coloring to create toddler-safe paint for a creative yet messy activity.
Simple Puzzles: Offer puzzles with large pieces and simple, colorful images.
Shape Sorters: These help with identifying shapes and improving hand-eye coordination.
Color Sorting: Use colored toys or blocks for a simple color sorting activity
Play Dates: Arrange playdates with other toddlers (as per health guidelines) to encourage social interaction.
Story Time: Attend local library story times or groups to help with socialization and language development.
Crayon Art: Let your toddler scribble and draw with chunky crayons on large sheets of paper.
Sticker Play: Give them sheets of stickers to place on paper which is great for fine motor skill development.
Picture Books: Read picture books together, pointing out and naming different objects.
Sing-Along: Sing nursery rhymes and encourage your toddler to join in with actions or making sounds.
Homemade Instruments: Make simple instruments like shakers from sealed containers filled with rice.
Musical Exploration: Let your toddler explore kid-friendly musical instruments like drums, xylophones, or shakers.
Nature Walks: Take slow walks in a safe, natural setting, letting your toddler explore and observe nature.
Animal Watching: Visit a local petting zoo or farm to learn about and interact with different animals.
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