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Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the link to my favorite toddler scissors! ✂️🤍 Before jumping straight to cutting paper, try using Play-Doh! Rolling it into long “snakes” and cutting them into small pieces is such a fun, low-pressure way for toddlers to build confidence with scissors. This simple activity helps little ones: ✂️ Practice opening and closing scissors 🖐️ Strengthen the hand muscles needed for cutting 👀 Improve hand-eye coordination 🤲 Build bilateral coordination 🎉 Learn through play instead of pressure It’s one of my favorite ways to introduce scissor skills because it feels like play while building an important preschool skill! LTKmomlife LTKKids

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Cute, comfy, and made for busy little feet! We’ve been loving these @STQBRAND kids shoes — both styles have a roomy wide toe box, flexible soles, and easy straps that make getting ready a little easier.

👟 Wide, roomy fit
✨ Lightweight + flexible
🙌 Easy for little hands to put on
🌸 Options for everyday play + dressing up
🛒 Available on Amazon!

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🍎 Comment APPLE and I’ll send you the link for everything I used for this activity!

Such a simple way to make counting hands-on and fun! I drew 10 apple trees, added a number to each one, and had her add the matching number of apples. 🍎🌳

✨ Practices counting 1–10
🔢 Builds number recognition
🍎 Works on one-to-one correspondence
✋ Plus a little fine motor practice!

Simple setup + lots of learning! 🤍

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A super simple way to practice pencil control using just painter’s tape + a marker. ✍️

• ✏️ Pencil control
• 🖐️ Fine motor skills
• 📝 Pre-writing skills
• ↔️ Following lines and directions

Save this easy activity for later! 💕

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My daughter is officially obsessed with her new @LullaBaby! 🥹 She’s been loving all the little details that make pretend play feel so real.

✨ Soft, cuddly body for lots of hugs
✨ Wavy hair she can brush and style
✨ Cute outfit for dress-up and pretend play
✨ Diaper bag that folds out into a changing mat
✨ Encourages imaginative, nurturing play

It’s been so sweet watching her create her own little stories and routines while taking care of her baby doll. 💗

You can find LullaBaby at @Walmart

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A simple apple activity that’s perfect for fall! 🍎

I made 3 little apple trees with Play-Doh, then added “apples” (buttons) for her to pick up with tweezers and sort into the matching colored bowl.

It’s simple to set up and works on:
🍎 Color matching
🤏 Fine motor skills
👀 Hand-eye coordination

Save this one to try later! 🍎

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Comment SHOP and I’ll send you everything I used for this activity! 👇🏼

One of my go-to toddler activities because it’s so simple to set up, but keeps little hands busy! 🙌🏼

All you need is:
✨ Painter’s tape
✨ Pom poms in different sizes/colors
✨ Tweezers
✨ Colored bowls

She picks the pom poms off the wall with the tweezers and then sorts them into the matching colored bowls. 💕

It’s an easy way to work on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, color matching, and sorting — all through play!

Save this one for your next toddler activity! 🫶🏼

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Comment PIZZA 🍕 and I’ll send you everything I used for this activity!

A simple + fun way to practice early math skills with something kids already love—PIZZA! 🍕❤️

✨ Draw a pizza slice
🔢 Add a number
🍕 Have your child add that many “pepperoni” with dot stickers
✏️ Practice counting + number recognition
🙌🏼 Bonus: it’s super easy to set up!

Save this for the next time you need a quick, low-prep activity!

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The toddler activity that looks too simple to work… but it does 👀

All you need:
🎨 Colorful painter’s tape
🥣 A bowl
🙌 Little hands ready to play!

Peel → squish → drop → repeat!

This super simple activity works on:
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Hand strength
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Pincer grasp

And the best part? It takes basically NO time to set up. 🙌

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The new @chuckleandroar Pop It ABC Book is such a fun way to practice the alphabet through play! 🫧

My little ones love popping the bubbles while learning their letters, and I love that it can be used in both English and Spanish. 🌎

✨ Sensory pop-it fun
🔤 ABC learning
🌎 English + Spanish
🧡 Multiple play modes that grow with your child

A simple activity that keeps little hands busy while making learning feel like play!

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This new @chuckleandroar busy board was an instant yes when I spotted it at Target. My favorite kinds of toys are the ones that keep little hands busy while encouraging learning through play, and this one has been a hit!

✨ Lights + sounds
🌎 English + Spanish
🖐️ Interactive switches, buttons, and activities
💛 So many ways to explore and play

Such a fun find for curious little learners!

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These new @chuckleandroar finds from Target have been such a fun way to bring more creativity and learning into our days. 🤍

I love finding activities that keep little hands busy while encouraging imagination, early writing skills, and learning through play.

Some favorites:
✨ Double-sided magnetic + dry erase easel
🎨 Mess-free finger painting pad
🖍️ Lil Artist sensory creativity kit
✏️ LCD Draw & Doodle pad

Perfect for little learners who love to create, explore, and try something new! 🧡

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Comment LINK and I’ll send you everything I used for this easy color-matching activity! 🌈

Sometimes the simplest activities are the biggest hit! All you need is a few small Play-Doh balls and matching pipe cleaners. Your child connects the matching colors to build colorful “bridges” while learning through play.

✨ Practices color recognition
✨ Strengthens fine motor skills
✨ Encourages problem-solving
✨ Quick and easy to set up

Save this idea for the next time you need a low-prep activity that keeps little hands busy! 💛

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I’m always looking for toys that keep my kids engaged while encouraging them to learn through play, and these new Chuckle & Roar finds have been such a fun addition to our days.

Some of the things I love:
🤍 Hands-on, interactive play
🌎 English & Spanish learning
✨ Encourages curiosity and problem-solving
🧩 Fun for different ages and stages

Which one do you think your little one would love the most? 💛

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Comment POPSICLE and I’ll send you everything I used for this activity!

Who knew a roll of painters tape could keep toddlers so engaged? 🙌 This simple popsicle matching activity is fun, hands-on, and packed with learning through play.

✨ Here’s what your child is practicing:
• 🌈 Color recognition
• 🎨 Matching skills
• ✋ Fine motor development through peeling and placing
• 👀 Visual discrimination
• 💛 Hand-eye coordination

The best part? It uses simple materials you probably already have at home, but it keeps little hands and minds busy. 🙌

📌 Save this for your next toddler activity!

👋 Follow @teachertotdlers for more easy, low-prep activities that build important skills through play.

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Comment SHAPE and I’ll send you everything I used for this activity! 💛✨

This simple shape matching puzzle was so easy to make and kept my daughter engaged while practicing shape recognition, visual discrimination, and problem-solving. 🧩💡

All you need:
• 🪵 Jumbo popsicle sticks
• 🔷 Shape stickers
• ✂️ An X-Acto knife (to create the puzzle pieces)

It’s a fun, hands-on activity that feels like play while building important early learning skills. 🩷 Save this one for your next toddler activity!

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This colorful tape bridge was so easy to set up and turned into the perfect color-matching activity! My daughter loved placing each dinosaur on the matching color as they “crossed the bridge.”

✨ Skills this builds:
• Color recognition
• Fine motor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Independent play

Save this simple toddler activity for later! 💛

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✨ Comment ART and I’ll send you a list of everything I used for this fun summer craft!

Looking for an easy activity to keep your toddler busy this summer? ☀️ This foil art craft was such a hit!

💛 Quick and easy to set up
🌈 A fun screen-free activity
🎨 Encourages creativity and imagination
🙌 Keeps little hands busy
✨ Turns into beautiful artwork they’ll be proud of

Save this idea for your next summer afternoon! ☀️💕

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Comment BEAR and I’ll send you everything we used! 🐻🌈

This colorful bridge-building activity was such a fun way to learn through play! My daughter loved placing the jumbo popsicle sticks to build her bridge and balancing one counting bear on each stick. ❤️

Why we love it:
• 🖐️ Strengthens fine motor skills
• 🌈 Reinforces color recognition
• 🐻 Builds one-to-one correspondence
• 🧠 Encourages early STEM thinking and problem-solving

We always reach for the counting bears from @learningresources—they’re perfect for so many hands-on activities! 💛

Save this activity for your next “I’m bored!” moment! ✨

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Who knew cupcake liners could turn into such a fun and creative art project? 🎆 My daughter loved snipping the edges, layering different colors, and turning them into beautiful firework masterpieces!

💛 Great for practicing:
• Scissor skills ✂️
• Fine motor development 🤲
• Creativity and self-expression 🎨
• Hand-eye coordination 👀

The best part? There’s no right or wrong way to create them, so toddlers can explore and make their artwork completely their own. We had so much fun watching these colorful “fireworks” come to life! 🌈✨

📌 Save this idea for your next craft day!

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This simple nature walk activity turned our outdoor adventure into a keepsake we can look back on for years to come. 🌿☀️ My daughter loved taking photos of the treasures she found, printing them instantly, and adding them to her nature walk poster!

Thanks to @soppycidglobal for making this fun summer activity even more memorable! 💛

✨ Why we loved this activity:
• Encourages outdoor exploration 🌼
• Builds observation skills 🔍
• Inspires creativity and self-expression 🎨
• Creates lasting memories together ❤️
• Easy to set up for summer fun ☀️

Sometimes the simplest activities become the most memorable. What would your little one be most excited to photograph on a nature walk? 🌸🪨🍃

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🇺🇸 COMMENT FLAG and I’ll send you everything I used for this easy toddler activity! ❤️🤍💙

Looking for a simple Fourth of July activity for toddlers and preschoolers? This patriotic craft was a fun way to practice fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and pre-writing skills while creating an American flag! ⭐

✨ Activity highlights:
• Place blue dot stickers on the stars
• Trace wavy, straight, and zigzag lines with a Q-tip and red paint
• Practice fine motor skills and pencil grip
• Explore different line patterns and early writing skills
• Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-K kids

I love activities that are easy to set up but still help build important skills while keeping little hands busy! 🙌

Save this for your summer activities, Fourth of July activities, and toddler craft ideas! 🇺🇸

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I can’t get over how cute this turned out! 🥹 My daughter created these little drawings, and I turned them into her very own custom stickers using the Liene PixCut S1. 💕🎨

Some of my favorite features:
• ✂️ Prints and precision cuts in one machine
• 🎨 AI automatically removes backgrounds
• 🤖 AI Lab lets you turn photos into fun AI stickers
• 🖼️ Prints photos, stickers, labels, and more
• 📚 Tons of free templates and design elements

I also printed one of my favorite photos of us and made labels to organize our activity supplies! 🙌

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to preserve your child’s artwork, create custom stickers, organize supplies, or make personalized gifts, this is such a fun tool to have.

Thanks @LieneOfficial for sending this my way! 💛

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This simple block activity kept my daughter engaged while sneaking in so many learning opportunities! I placed strips of painter’s tape on the wall at different heights and challenged her to build towers that matched each line. She loved checking, adjusting, and building again until they were just right! 😊

💛 Works on:
• Measurement and comparison
• Problem-solving skills
• Fine motor development
• Spatial awareness
• Concentration and persistence

The best activities are often the simplest ones! All you need are blocks, painter’s tape, and a little wall space for a fun learning challenge your toddler or preschooler will love. 🙌

Save this idea for later and don’t forget to comment BLOCKS for the supplies! 🧱💕

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🌸 Comment FLOWER and I’ll send you a link to everything I used for this activity!

Need an easy toddler activity for summer? ☀️ This flower color sorting activity was such a fun way to practice colors while keeping little hands busy. My daughter loved matching the pom poms to the correct flowers and watching them stick!

Benefits of this activity:
🌼 Color recognition
🖐️ Fine motor skills
🎨 Hand-eye coordination
✨ Learning through play

Save this idea for a fun summer activity! 💕

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I wasn’t sure how my daughter would feel about using a timer… but the sticker reward at the end completely changed the game. 😍

We’ve been using the Minizoo Sticker Timer for:
✨ Coloring and learning activities
✨ Cleaning up toys
✨ Independent play
✨ Daily routines and transitions

What I love most is that kids can actually SEE the time counting down, and when they’re finished, they get a fun sticker to celebrate their effort. 🎉

The timer comes with:
⭐ A visual countdown timer
⭐ 200 reward stickers
⭐ Reward charts to track progress
⭐ Easy-to-use controls for little hands

Such a fun way to encourage independence and make everyday tasks feel a little more exciting!

Have you ever used a visual timer with your child? 👇

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Looking for a meaningful Father’s Day keepsake? This simple painting activity creates a special gift that Dad can treasure for years to come.

All you need is a canvas, painter’s tape, paint, and a zip-top bag. The kids get to squish and spread the paint, making it fun, mess-free, and perfect for little hands. Once the paint dries, peel off the tape to reveal a sweet surprise for Dad.

✨ Easy to set up
✨ Baby and toddler friendly
✨ A keepsake Dad will love

Save this idea for Father’s Day! 💙

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COMMENT NAME and I’ll send you everything I used for this activity! ☀️

This simple name activity worked on so many important preschool skills while keeping learning fun and hands-on.

✏️ Tracing letters
✂️ Scissor practice
🔤 Letter recognition
🖐 Fine motor skills
☀️ Name building

I drew half of a sun and wrote my daughter’s name across it. Then I made sun rays with each letter of her name for her to trace, cut out, and match to the correct letter on the sun. As she glued each ray in place, she watched her sunshine come to life!

This is such an easy activity to customize with any name and a great way to help little learners become familiar with the letters in their own name.

Save this for a sunny day of learning and send it to a parent or teacher who would love this idea! 🌞

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This simple caterpillar counting activity was such a fun hands-on way to practice number recognition and counting!

✨ Skills we worked on:
• Counting using 10 frames
• Number recognition
• One-to-one correspondence
• Fine motor skills with stickers

I drew a caterpillar with 10 different 10 frames, then added numbered dot stickers for my daughter to match after counting the dots 🐛🔢

Easy activities like this make learning feel like play and keep little learners engaged 💛

Save this for a fun preschool math idea! 🫶

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• A simple and fun way to practice scissor skills ✂️
• Helps strengthen fine motor skills and hand muscles 💪
• Great for improving hand-eye coordination 👀
• Different lines help build control and confidence while cutting ⭐
• Easy hands-on learning activity for toddlers and preschoolers 🎨📚

Perfect for little learners who are starting to use scissors 🫶

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These light up monster trucks have been such a hit over here!
The glowing wheels, adorable characters, and push-and-go feature make them perfect for toddlers.

My daughter loves watching them light up while racing them around the house, and I love that they’re easy for little hands to use.

Why parents love them:
• Flashing LED light up wheels
• Push-and-go friction powered
• Easy battery replacement
• Cute dragon, unicorn & puppy designs
• Fun for indoor + outdoor play

Definitely calling it now… these are going to be one of the hottest toddler toys this summer ☀️

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Color Clip Match 🌈

Comment LINK and I’ll DM you everything I used for this simple toddler activity!

This was such an easy way to practice colors while also working on fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through play. 💕

• Low-prep activity• Great for toddlers & preschoolers• Practices color matching• Strengthens fine motor skills• Fun hands-on learning activity ✨

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One of my favorite organization finds lately 🙌🏼

• Super deep pockets
• Actually sturdy + doesn’t sag
• Clear compartments so you can easily see everything
• Maximizes vertical space without taking up floor space
• Perfect for organizing baby essentials + keeping clutter under control

Such an easy way to make a room feel more organized 👏🏼

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Name recognition activities don’t have to feel boring or repetitive for toddlers to learn. Making learning hands-on and playful helps kids stay engaged while building important early learning skills.

This simple rainbow activity worked on:
✨ Letter recognition
✨ Name recognition
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Color matching
✨ Hand-eye coordination

Easy activities like this are such a fun way to make learning feel exciting at home!

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This bean bag chair from @walmart has officially become our new favorite cozy spot at home. From reading books and relaxing to playtime and movie nights, it’s been getting SO much use already. My daughter ran straight to it the second we set it up 😭

What I love about it:• Filled with shredded memory foam for soft, supportive comfort• Keeps its shape even after daily use• Super soft flannel cover• Removable + machine washable cover• Perfect for reading, relaxing, and playtime• Comes compressed and expands as you set it up

If you’re looking for a cozy playroom addition, reading nook chair, or comfy seating for your home, this is such a good one 🤍

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✨ Benefits of this activity:
• Color matching
• Fine motor practice
• Hand-eye coordination
• Concentration skills
• Hands-on learning through play

We used colorful playdough, dried spaghetti noodles, and beads to create the cutest little threading activity 🌈 My toddler had so much fun matching each bead to the correct color playdough mound while practicing important early learning skills at the same time!

Simple activities like this make learning feel so fun ✨

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