What delicious treat can I make with my kids that is both cute and tasty? When it comes to Halloween who doesn’t love to make themed desserts? If you are in the mood to make a really yummy, cute themed treat we have everything you need in this post. I had heard before of owl … Read more
I was at the dollar store the other day and saw a package of some cute pumpkin table scatter. I snatched it up without even thinking because I knew I could use it for all kinds of activities. So, today I’m going to show you the many wonderful ways you can use table scatter (also … Read more
These fun toddler learning games and activities are perfect for teaching the letter M. The theme is M is for monsters and your toddler is sure to have a blast with these toddler trays and other awesome toddler activities. All printables and ideas come from my Toddler Curriculum. Make the Letter We used playdough to … Read more
Fall is the perfect time to teach your toddler about the letter “L”! It would be so fun to learn about leaves while all of the leaves outside are changing colors. Make the Letter Use some pipe cleaners to make the letter L. Learning Notebook Your toddler will have so much fun with the “Which … Read more
These ideas will help your child learn while practicing their fine motor skills, letter learning, and matching skills! Make the Letter Use glitter glue to cover this thin letter K. Learning Notebook This printable has a bunch of letters and the point is to find the Ks and color or trace them. Toddler School K … Read more
What’s an inexpensive alternative to craft sand? Craft sand is a beautiful sensory material that always gets my toddler’s creative juices flowing, but you might not want to spend the money on it. Luckily, there is a super inexpensive alternative and that is what this post is about. Colored Salt! What’s cheaper than salt? You … Read more
Teach your toddler about the letter J by using a jungle theme. Make the Letter Cover a tray with shaving cream. Then, have your toddler practice writing Js in the shaving cream. Learning Notebook Let your toddler color the jungle animals on this printable. This printable is included in the Toddler Curriculum. Toddler Trays from … Read more
Alphabet printables are a wonderful way to expose your child to the letters of the alphabet. There are so many different ways to play with these thin letter alphabet printables that are fun and educational. Read on for 6 ways to use these thin letters. I made these thin letters a long, long time ago … Read more
Teaching letters to your toddler doesn’t have to be boring – especially when there is insects involved! Learn how to teach the letter I to your toddlers with these fun activities! Make the Letter Poke page: Print the poke page (or draw the letter on a piece of paper) and have your child poke the … Read more
What toddler homeschool curriculum will help my teach letters to my child? This post is all about the H is for Hat Toddler School curriculum. Come and see the fun activities that are included in our letter H packet. There is so much to practice and learn for your toddler. You can get all printables … Read more
At some point we all learn that there is a connection between a written number (a symbol) and an amount (a specific number of objects). To adults it seems obvious. Of course 1 means one thing. But, to a toddler or preschooler this can be confusing. The connection between a written number and an amount … Read more
This cheap and easy product can help with teaching the alphabet! Teaching the alphabet is probably one of the most important things that happens in preschool, but guess what? It can be so easy! These fun magnetic letter match cards will help with teaching the alphabet, plus they are so fun! Teaching the Alphabet with … Read more
I did a garden theme for toddler school with my toddler last summer and he liked it so much, I knew I had to include it in my Toddler Curriculum. If you haven’t done much Montessori, I would definitely recommend it. Toddler Montessori ideas can be so easy, but they teach so much! Using toddler … Read more
What preschool learning themes can I use to teach my toddler the letter F? Make the Letter To practice the letter F, write several letters on a whiteboard along with a few Fs. Have your child erase all of the letter Fs. Learning Notebook Color the big objects yellow and the small objects green. Toddler … Read more
Where can I find a toddler homeschool curriculum to teach the letter E? This week our theme is E is for extinct. This theme gave us the chance to explore dinosaurs, fossils, and wooly mammoths. This theme is a hit for most toddlers. They have so much fun digging for bones in the sensory dirt … Read more
What is an early childhood education curriculum for toddlers that is fun for boys and girls? The theme for this week of toddler school is D is for dance. This theme may seem girly but is really fun for boys and girls! Talking about music and dancing is fun! My toddler loves music so this … Read more
Alphabet stamps can be such a fun learning tool for your preschooler and toddler! Keep reading to learn how. These Melissa and Doug Alphabet Stamps work so well with the Toddler Curriculum. They are really sturdy and are really fun for the kids. Suddenly they might be more interested in spelling than they ever have … Read more
How do I teach my toddler the alphabet? My Toddler Curriculum has been a great homeschool curriculum for many family. Read more about the Toddler Curriculum here. Read the rest of the post to see our fun week on C is for community helpers. (Go here to read more about appropriate ages for this curriculum) … Read more
Where can I find a good toddler homeschool curriculum that has some Montessori influence? It’s time for another week from our toddler curriculum. This is a great toddler homeschool curriculum that teaches letters of the alphabet, has fun themes, and much more. Go to our store to purchase the curriculum. You can download the letter … Read more
What is a fun Valentine’s Day activity I can do with my child that will help develop math skills? This year for Valentine’s Day we thought it would be fun to incorporate a little Valentine’s Day graphing. You may remember doing a similar activity as part of our preschool graphing and measuring series. We changed … Read more
It’s time for the very first toddler school post and I couldn’t be more excited! I have been working on this curriculum for almost 6 months now and I am so happy with how it has turned out. The Toddler Curriculum has a different theme for each letter of the alphabet with lots of toddler-appropriate … Read more
How can I teach my toddler the letters of the alphabet by using a sensory bin? Sensory bins are a fabulous tool for learning and are incorporated into the new Toddler Curriculum. You can do the letter A sensory bin with your child for some fun learning! Hopefully these sensory bins will be as a great … Read more
What are some Christmas learning activities I can do with my toddler? These Christmas trays have been much loved in my house. They are probably some of the best trays ever put together. You might need to spend a little bit more money on these trays than you usually do. You can usually just get … Read more
What are some toddler trays I can do with my toddler that have a Thanksgiving theme? I made this set of Thanksgiving trays mostly with dinner and food in mind. I figured that everybody eats different things on Thanksgiving, but eating is a constant. These trays will be great for your toddler. It will give … Read more
How can I make my own Montessori moveable alphabet and how do I use it? A Montessori moveable alphabet is a great tool for homeschoolers and even just for children who are beginning to read and spell. There are so many things you can do with a moveable alphabet and all of them are great … Read more
What is a busy bag my toddler can do that will teach him how to button? Button snakes have been pretty popular for awhile, but I finally got around to making one for my toddler. If you religiously follow my blog and remember every single detail of every post I write (not likely I know … Read more
What are some Fall themed activities I can do with my toddlers that will promote learning? This week is fall week and so far it has been a blast. Your toddler will love these toddler trays and the activities. This is a great time of year. 🙂 Make a Scarecrow This toddler tray has an … Read more
Busy Bag to Teach your Toddler Colors On a busy day it’s nice to not just have something fun to do for your little, but something to teach them as well! I have seen a lot of people use paint chip games in their busy bags, but today I’ll share my own variation on a … Read more
This post has a great foam shape sorting activity that will help your toddler practice their shapes. You can find a big bag of foam shapes at many dollar stores. It’s best to find one that has a pretty fair assortment of thin, thick, big and small shapes. They aren’t always as assorted as one … Read more
Looking for some fun Halloween toddler school trays you can do with your toddler? Keep reading for some fun ideas! Halloween is such a fun holiday for theme related activities. We put these toddler school trays together for you and they are really fun! Hopefully they provide lots of inspiration for you! Cookie Cutter … Read more
Fall can be such a fun time to use a toddler tray! Keep reading to find some great pumpkin activities for your toddler! Pumpkin Art What you Need Instructions Have your toddler use the mod podge and paintbrush to glue the squares onto a pumpkin outline. Small Spaces What you Need Instructions This simple tray … Read more
If you have a toddler, you probably know that toddlers love to put things into something and then to take them out again. I decided to create a busy bag based on that idea. The simple idea is that there are water bottles and your child can put beads in the water bottle and dump … Read more
What rectangle toddler trays can I set up to teach my child about rectangles? This will be the last set of shape toddler trays I will be posting for you. Starting in October, we want to start doing themed trays again and I will have them out for 2 weeks instead of one. I’ll explain … Read more
These Montessori-inspired toddler trays are so easy to adapt different ideas to match whatever theme we are currently working on. Shape Game for Triangles: Find the Shape Print off the table size printable from our Find the Shape game. Check out the original post for instructions on how to play. Decorate a Triangle: Colored Rice … Read more
Our last General Conference activity for this week is dry erase marker coloring. This is a very simple activity and works well for toddlers and preschoolers. The printables that we used to color can be found on lds.org in their media section. There are so many great images there in addition to the coloring pages, so … Read more
This General Conference Activity is pretty simple, but a lot of fun. Get the free images of Latter-day and Book of Mormon prophets from churchofjesuschrist.org. After you’ve printed everything off, cut out the pictures and laminate them. Laminating is optional but it makes it much more durable so it can last for several General Conferences … Read more
As you know, at Teach My Toddlers we love dot markers! It was only natural that we came up with some more fun Do-a-Dot pages for General Conference. These pages are really simple to use but should be a lot of fun for your children! Simply print off the do a dot pages for General … Read more
It’s that time of year again! General Conference! This is just one of the many fun activities you can use to help your toddler learn and play during each session. I remember watching General Conference as a child and one of my favorite activities to help me stay alert was bingo. Every year we used … Read more
What are some shape themed Montessori inspired circle toddler school trays that will teach my toddler about shapes? These circle toddler trays are so much fun! We are sure your toddler will love learning about shapes through these simple and easy activities. Shape Game for Circles: Shape Quiet Book This Shape Quiet Book is … Read more
What are some Montessori inspired square toddler trays that will teach my toddler shapes? After our very short break from toddler trays, we have started up again with some square toddler trays. Look out for the different shapes in the coming posts in the next 6 weeks. This week is all about squares and we … Read more
What is a preschool graphing activity my child can do that will teach counting? I have done a few activities with dot markers and dice (candy cane math) and Little Bear has always loved them. I figured it was time to do another dot marker and dice activity and I realized that a preschool graphing … Read more
These Montessori-inspired toddler trays make your toddler think they’re playing, but really they’ll be learning so much. It’s wonderful! Special Red Tray: Red Pegboard and Pegs This fun pegboard and peg set is from Amazon. They make great Montessori material for toddlers. Color Game: Color Find These color circles are the sand mounds from … Read more
Are you looking for a fun game that will improve gross motor skills for toddlers? This game will not only help to improve your toddler’s gross motor skills, it is also fun, super cheap, and super easy to prepare. All you need is some chalk and a sidewalk or cement patio. To prepare for this … Read more
What are some ideas for green tot trays? It is green week for toddler school which means green toddler trays! It’s weird to think that we only have one more color week after this. Doing one set of trays a week (as opposed to a set of trays for two weeks) sure goes by a … Read more
What are some Montessori inspired toddler school activities? I am so excited to share some purple-themed toddler school trays with you today. I have been reading a lot more about the Montessori method and what I should include on toddler trays. These color trays will be so great for your toddler and you will be … Read more
What is a cut and paste page for preschool that will help my child with phonemic awareness? My preschooler has been asking questions about Kindergarten non-stop lately. He is so excited to be starting Kindergarten in a few weeks and he really wants to be sure that he is “ready.” I keep reassuring him that … Read more
Can I just say that these color themed toddler trays have been so fun? My son has been pointing out colors everywhere, especially yellow and blue. He still gets confused with some colors, but he really understands the concept of color better now that we have devoted a huge chunk of toddler school time to … Read more
This week will be the first week of a new kind of toddler trays. For the next few weeks we will be doing colored themed toddler trays. My toddler is okay with his colors, but I want to work on them extra hard with him so he has them down pat. We will actually only … Read more
This is the last set of generally themed Montessori inspired toddler school trays. If you are getting ready for the summer like we are, this tray is perfect for playing and learning. There are so many fun activities that your toddler is sure to love. Bath Toy Color Match What you need How to … Read more
I am not always the greatest at doing crafts with my kids, but there are a few holidays that I love doing crafts for. The 4th of July happens to be one of those holidays. I mean, who can resist the beauty of red, white, and blue? I love America and I love doing crafts … Read more
Since my preschooler has really been enjoying my toddler’s gardening toddler trays I put together some gardening activities for preschoolers. If you have a preschooler this a great way to introduce them to gardening, but also give them a way to study and learn. This fun color, cut, and paste page is built off of … Read more
Sometimes children get accustomed to letters in only one font. When they see the same letters in other fonts, they are unable to recognize them because they are so used to only one font. I have noticed Little Bear falling into this rut a little bit lately, so I have been making an extra effort … Read more
This gardening toddler tray has many activities for your child to learn and play! This is also a great way to bring the fun of spring a things are warming up a bit outside. Gardening Tools in Dirt This toddler tray has some gardening tools you can get from Amazon. There is also some “dirt” … Read more
Last week, the missing numbers cut and paste worksheet I created was a huge hit with Little Bear. I decided to repeat the idea, but use letters instead. This cut and paste page has much smaller squares (which was part of the reason Little Bear liked it so much), but Little Bear still enjoyed it. … Read more
If you are like us, your family may be pretty familiar with pizza! This activity shape is fun because who doesn’t love making pizza? Have your toddler make these shape pizzas. If you missed the shapes cutting practice post, you might want to check it out to see how to make the “pepperoni” for the … Read more
What is a cut and paste worksheet for my preschooler that will help teach him numbers? It’s time for another fun cut and paste printable. This cut and paste worksheet is only one page long which is great for the attention span of a preschooler. 🙂 If you want more cut and paste practice, check … Read more
Is your toddler at the age where they want to cut everything with scissors? This activity will give them a constructive outlet, while helping them to learn shapes! This activity will let you capitalize on your toddler’s interest in cutting, but will also provide a controlled environment for them to practice cutting. Luckily, this cutting … Read more
I have another fun cut and paste activity for you today and it is perfect for preschool. I made some sorting colors cut and paste pages. There are three different pages you can print or you can just print one for your preschooler. Each page has 8 pictures with two different colors. Simply have your … Read more
I really wanted to have a shape activity that could fit in a busy bag. There are so many busy bags that you could make, but a shape-themed busy bag is perfect for the toddler learning their shapes! These shape lacing cards are an easy addition. Making these cards is very simple. First, print off the … Read more
What is a cut and paste activity my child can do that will teach shapes? I’ve been itching to do some cut and paste and activities with Smiley Man for awhile and I realized it would be the perfect activity for practicing shapes. Smiley Man is way too young to use scissors by himself, but … Read more
Puzzles are a great way to teach any topic and 2 part puzzles are perfect for the toddler crowd. Print these free 2 part shape puzzles and you’ll be on your way to teach shapes to your toddler or preschooler very soon. Using these puzzles is pretty self-explanatory, but here are some simple directions for … Read more
I made these shape cards this week and I knew they would be fun, but I wasn’t sure how to use them at first. I had to get creative, but I was able to think of 5 different shape activities for preschoolers and toddlers. All of these activities help teach shapes, but they are also fun. Find … Read more
When you have a busy toddler running around who needs to be entertained, it’s good to have something they can do on their own. This Shape Quiet Book is a great activity for them to learn and play. This book shows shapes that are found in real life. Each page has items that are seen … Read more
General Conference is this weekend! General Conference is a meeting that happens twice a year in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We hear from the prophet and apostles. There are 4 blocks of 2 hours of talks, which means lots of listening and LOTS of sitting. As you can imagine, this sitting … Read more
If your child is ready to start identifying shapes, this activity will give you some great ideas! Start by printing some shape pages. First, help your toddler cover the shape with glue. Next, cover the shape sprinkles. While your child is covering the shape, be sure to say the name of the shape lots of … Read more
A few weeks ago, a reader asked us to do a post about when to teach certain things. Let me start by saying that I could have made this post a LOT longer than it is. I tried to keep it short and sweet and stick to the things that parents most often have questions … Read more
We love toddler trays!!! Seriously, I cannot say this enough. It is the perfect “homeschool” to do with your toddler. These trays are all about playing, but they also learn so much. This St. Patrick’s Day set of trays is no different. You can find most, if not all of the materials around your house … Read more
There are several color games for your child and many of them are so awesome, but we really wanted to make something for them that was a little more self-directed. This activity is something they can play with even if you aren’t sitting right there showing them what to do. What you need Making the … Read more
Bubble Painting to Teach your Child Colors This color game is definitely one of our family’s favorites. Your child won’t have to guess the right color, or sort, or anything. They just get to explore colors and have fun with them. Luckily, this is still a great way for teaching your toddler colors. How to … Read more
I’ve had some people ask me when their child should learn the colors. 18 months is a pretty good general rule of thumb, but remember that every child is different. When my first child was young, I constantly tried to teach him his colors and I worked really hard on the activities we did. For … Read more
Preschoolers can learn how to write letters in many different ways, but one great way to teach letter formation is through sensory experiences. To do this, you will need several different materials. First, you will need a letter formation prompt sheet. You can use the one designed by me or you can find another one … Read more
This color game is about as easy as it gets. Get a bag (a grocery bag, brown paper bag, or a gift bag will all work fine) and write a color on the front with a colored marker. Explain that you will be going on a treasure hunt to find as many things as you can that … Read more
No matter how long you have been working on colors with your child, these color games can really help them make connections when it comes to color. You don’t have to expect them to learn their colors quickly. However, all of these color games and activities will be great. Today’s game to teach colors is … Read more
Toddler color games are a great way to teach your child the colors. This game is wonderful for toddlers and preschoolers because it involves food coloring and water. What’s not to love? What you Need To prepare for this color game, you will need to make several colored ice cubes. Simply fill a regular ice … Read more
Looking for a fun way to teach your toddler about cars? These activities are fun and easy for you to do together! Cars in a parking lot with colored spots Have the “parking lot” on the tray and the colored cars in a cup. Have your toddler pick the cars out one at a time … Read more
I recently purchased some pegboards from Amazon and I love them! Luckily, my children love them even more. Since the colors are so vibrant, it was only natural that I would use them for some toddler color games. If you do buy this particular set of pegboards and pegs from Amazon, I suggest putting all … Read more
It seems like there is a huge Montessori movement right now and honestly, it’s for a good reason. Plenty of Montessori materials and ideas are extremely helpful for young children. A very popular material is a set of sandpaper Montessori letters. Sandpaper letters are great because they give a tactile experience to learning the letters. … Read more
Colored Fishies! Okay, I know that this idea has been around forever, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? 😉 This idea isn’t new, but I did add a fun little poem to help with color practice and to turn it into more of a game. What You Need To play this color … Read more
If you have a busy toddler, you know it can be hard to help them sit still. It’s something you learn again and again. If you are looking for something productive and fun for them to do we have made some seasonal activities for you child! Toddler school helps them learn through play. Toddler trays … Read more
With all these color games I’ve been making, I knew it was only a matter of time before I made some color puzzles. They are finally finished and I think they turned out very well. The best thing about these color puzzles is how age versatile they are. You can use them in many different … Read more
If you haven’t seen them already, this is part three of our Color Games for Toddlers Series. Normally they will be posted on Thursdays but with the holiday this week today’s post is a day off. Paint chips seem to be inspiration for everything these days. I have seen them used for cutting practice, paint … Read more
Decorating a Christmas tree is always one of the most fun things to do during December. We had so much fun decorating our tree, and wanted to extend the activity a little bit by creating Christmas tree activities for you kids. This Christmas tree letter match is so your child can “decorate” this Christmas Tree. … Read more
With so much going on during the Christmas season, here are a few activities to help your family remember the true meaning of Christmas. This Christmas scripture countdown is a great start, but even apart from that there are more ways to incorporate the nativity into a preschool activity. Print out these amazing nativity pictures … Read more
As I’ve been inventing new color games for toddlers, I thought of I Spy books. My child loves those I Spy books and he loves playing I Spy, too. I assumed my younger child probably would also love the concept of I Spy, so I decided to find a way to make it more his … Read more
Two is an exciting age for kids–they’re ready to learn and explore! It is the perfect age for moms to start teaching them new things. Sometimes it might be difficult to find engaging ways to teach your children, but here is a fun and simple game to teach your toddler colors. All you need is … Read more
What is a Christmas themed math game my preschooler can play? Now that Thanksgiving is over it’s time to decorate for Christmas! Wahoo! Candy canes are all over during the season, so making a game for your toddler using candy canes just makes sense. You can use this candy cane banner on Pinterest, for an … Read more
A little while ago I spent the day making a flat marble alphabet. What is a flat marble alphabet you ask? Have you ever seen those awesome magnets made from those clear flat marbles that you can buy from the dollar store? It’s like that, but without the magnet. Still don’t know what I’m talking … Read more
If you love doing crafts, there are so many crafts to do with your kids this October! Check out the Halloween Crafts page. This year my kids are all about bats. From bat costumes to books we are learning a lot about them. This post shows how to make a Flying Bats Craft. Your kids … Read more
Looking for fun ways to entertain your toddler during General Conference? These activities will keep your child (and you) happy! Toilet Paper Tube and Popsicle Sticks I saw a wonderful idea for sorting popsicle sticks on The Princess and the Tot. There are lots of other great ideas for older toddlers on that same page … Read more
These games are so much fun for your toddlers, you may want to make one for yourself! Sensory Bottles The basic idea for sensory bottles is pretty simple. Fill an empty water bottle with some cool things to look at: glitter, googly eyes, pom poms, twisted pipe cleaner pieces, plastic jewels, cool erasers, beads, etc. … Read more
These coloring activities are the perfect way to entertain your toddlers during General Conference! Vertical Surface Drawing This vertical surface drawing activity is perfect for both toddlers and preschoolers. Draw a picture on the matte side (not the glossy side) of a poster board. Hang the poster board up on the wall at your toddlers … Read more
You don’t have to sacrifice watching General Conference just because you have young children! Keep reading to see some fun activities to keep your toddler quiet and happy! Sandpaper and Yarn Give your child a sheet of sandpaper and several colors and lengths of yarn. Your child can put the yarn on the sandpaper in … Read more
Looking for a way to help your toddler stay focused during General Conference? These activities will help them enjoy each session just as much as you do! Water Painting My kids love painting, but it can be a big mess and General Conference is definitely not a time I want to worry about that. Fortunately, … Read more
Your children will love these General Conference activities! And the best part is, you don’t have to print or buy anything! You probably already have these supplies at home. Tearing Paper Toddlers love to tear paper and it’s a great fine motor activity. Plus, this is just about the easiest activity in the world to … Read more
Below are some activities to keep your toddler or preschool aged child busy and quiet during General Conference. Pipe Cleaners in a tall container Get a tall container with a lid that your toddler can remove. Pringles cans work well, but so do a lot of containers. Use a hole punch to punch holes in … Read more
Below are some activities for toddlers or preschoolers to help them stay busy and quiet during General Conference. Popsicle sticks in a milk jug Popsicle sticks in a milk jug: the name pretty much says it all! Get some popsicle sticks and an empty milk jug (or juice bottle) and give them to your toddler. … Read more
So, what is LDS General Conference? The simplest answer is, church. There are members of the LDS church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) all over the world. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we go to church every week, but we go to a church building near … Read more
General Conference can be such a wonderful time as a family! But it can be hard for you and your toddler. We’ve put together a couple of ideas that your toddler can do while you enjoy conference! Pull Cup I saw this amazing idea for a toddler pull box from We Can Do All Things. … Read more
Looking for some quiet activities to keep your toddlers and preschoolers quiet during General Conference? Straws and pipe cleaners Get some straws and cut them up into smaller pieces. Make sure the pieces aren’t so small that they become a choking hazard. Now, take a pipe cleaner and bend it a little bit on one … Read more
Today I have two great activities to keep your toddlers entertained during General Conference! Muffin Tin Sorting A few weeks ago I found this great activity called muffin tin sorting on The Imagination Tree. Go there for complete directions. I love that this activity is fun for my toddler and that it teaches one-to-one correspondence. … Read more
Below are some fun and easy General Conference activities for toddlers and preschoolers! Coloring Toddlers love coloring, so print off these line art drawings from the LDS Church website for some General Conference fun. Add markers, stickers, stamps, etc. for even more fun. Vertical Surface Scripture Story This activity takes a poster board, some crayons, … Read more
If you are wondering how to teach your toddler numbers and counting, there are so many toddler trays to help you do that! There is so much in the Toddler Curriculum to help with numbers and counting and there are so many toddler trays for you as well. This post is a roundup of all … Read more