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Educational Toddler Toys & Activities
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items As a toddler mom, I know how difficult it can be to find educational activities to do with your toddler. Many toys and activities can be educational if you are supporting language development or independent growth. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Matching & Sorting
Puzzles
Language Development
Parent Support
Matching & Sorting
Matching and sorting activities can be used in so many different ways. They can help with learning colors, the name of items and so many other things.
This toy is a great toy to start working with your child on matching. This toy focuses on matching colors and shapes.
Matching Eggs Toys
I love that this toy can be used in so many ways. It can be used for learning colors, sorting objects, learning the names of items and so much more.
Learning Resources 3060 Farmers Market Color ...
This toy says three and up but it can be used with a 1 year old under supervision. I love using the stacking feature to help my child learn things like up and down. I will continue to use it to help him learn colors and animals as well.
Counting Animals Matching Games Color Sorting
I love this activity because the shapes “disappear” once you sort them. I simplify it by only giving 1-2 shapes at a time.
Montessori Toys Color&Shape Sorting
Puzzles
Puzzles are a fantastic activity. They help children with their fine motor skills and they can learn things like numbers and the names of letters.
This puzzle is wonderful because it helps toddlers learn about shapes. I love that this puzzle can grow with a child because it has words too.
Shape Puzzle
I love the fact that these puzzles have the name of the animal you are putting together right on them. These are great.
Larger Wooden Animal Puzzles for Toddlers 18+
I love the fact that this puzzle has the matching colors underneath. It makes the puzzle alot more manageable for a toddler to do it. It is a great way to introduce numbers.
Number Puzzles
Language Development
I am always looking for more ways to help my son with his language development. These are some of my favorite activities.
These books are absolutely amazing!! My son loves poking the dots and I love how simple each page is. It helps my son connect the image to the word.
Poke-a-Dot Book Bundle: First Words, First Colors ...
I love this busy book because of how educational it is. It is something that I know will grow with my son and help him learn new words.
Tinkletots Montessori Preschool Busy Book
This toy is hands down the best because it is something your child can do independently. I typically don't like toys and activities that make noise, but I make an exception for this one.
Language Toy
Parent Support
As a parent I am always wanting to learn more ways to support my son. These books have been amazing and have wonderful toddler activities.
This book is filled with different activities to do with your toddler. Doing varying activities along side your toddler can really help with their language development. I love this one!
The Montessori Book for Babies and Toddlers
This book has amazing activities to do with a one year old. It has been great with my son. I love being able to pick up this book and find so many ideas all in one place.
The Ultimate 1 Year Old Activity Book
I'm sure I am not the only one who runs out of things to talk about with my toddler. These activities always help in those situations. 10/10 would recommend.
Talking with Your Toddler: 75 Fun... by Laikko, Teresa