Looking for an easy, engaging preschool fine motor activity? You need to try Match & Glue! It’s simple to set up, fun for kids, and full of skill-building opportunities. Why Practice Gluing? If you give a preschooler a glue bottle, they’ll likely do one of two things: squeeze out every last drop just to see The post Match & Glue: Preschool Fine Motor Activity appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

Does painting with kids make you clam up? The supplies. The mess. The endless stains… check out this blog post with five crucial tips and tricks learned from almost 20 years of painting with kids. How to Paint with Kids Without the Giant Mess: Tips You Need to Know Let’s be honest—painting with kids can The post How to Paint with Kids appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

Try this fantastically simple kid’s art activity Paint the Toys. This “Busy Toddler” classic is a two for one activity: first, kids paint the toys, then they wash them back to normal. It’s one of the best activity ideas when you need to keep kids occupied. Paint the Toys: A Kids Art Activity You’ll Love The post Paint the Toys: Process Art Activity appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

Looking for an easy indoor toddler activity? Try building a simple pom pom drop – it’s STEM, fine motor skills, and uses up the toilet paper tubes you’ve been saving. This post includes tips for creating this activity and information on what kids are learning. Build a simple pom pom drop to entertain your toddler The post Simple Pom Pom Drop Activity appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

What are the best baby toys? Spoiler alert: they aren’t necessarily the flashiest ones… This gift guide is a complete list of simple, but unexpected and under the radar, toys for babies to play with as they grow. What are the best baby toys? Toys are important. Toys may seem like the bane of parenting The post Best Baby Toys appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

Looking for the best toys for 1 year olds? You’ll find them on this carefully curated gift-guide filled with field-tested toys loved and played with by actual children. These are toys your one-year-old will enjoy for years, and supply countless hours of independent play and fond memories. What the best toys for 1 year olds The post Best Toys for 1 Year Olds appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

What are the best toys for toddlers? You’ll find them on this carefully curated toddler gift guide that showcases a wide range of toys designed to foster their independent play and become “forever toys.” These toys have been field-tested by actual children to find the truly best toys for toddlers. What are the best toys The post Best Toys for Toddlers Gift Guide appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

Looking for the best toys for preschoolers (ages 3-5)? You’ve found the right list of 50+ toys carefully tested by actual children for this gift guide. These toys have been field-tested to determine what are the best preschool toys that will still be played with into the big kid years. What are the best toys The post Best Toys for Preschoolers appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

What are the best toys for 5– to 8-year-olds? You’ll find those toys listed below on this gift guide filled with hands-on, playful ways for big kids to have fun without having to rely on battery or screen-operated fun. Enjoy this list of toys field-tested by actual children over several years. The best toys for The post Best Toys for 5- to 8-Year-Olds appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more

What are the best gifts for tweens? This list is filled with 30+ thoughtfully curated gift ideas for 9-12 year olds. With suggestions ranging from toys to craft kits to gadgets that promote skill building, this gift guide for tweens has field-tested ideas and something for everyone. What are the best gifts for tweens? The The post Best Gifts for Tweens appeared first on Busy Toddler ..read more