Play & Learn Toddler Activities Book: 200+ Fun Activities for Early Learning

This book is so amazing. I’m always leery of buying a craft book that says it uses “supplies you already have around the house.” I don’t usually keep empty toilet paper rolls, a pile of old magazines, or buckets of beads around my house. Surprisingly, as I looked through the book to make my shopping list, there were very few things that I didn’t already have. All the projects have only a few supplies needed, that you probably do have or can buy cheaply at the $1 store. They are rated 1-5 on messiness. The 5’s aren’t that messy if you use precautions. On each page it shows you what that project will be helping your child with (fine motor skills, colors, sensory development, counting, etc.). Since you know what your child is learning , you can talk them through each step. Above all, they are all a lot of fun and my 3 year-old granddaughter begs to do them every day. I’m thrilled with this book.

I I love how the book is organized and that the activities are simple and easy enough for a busy parent or teacher to do with their kids. Most only require supplies that I already have around the house, which is a major bonus! As a parent of two kids who has done many activities with them over the last 4 or so years, I can say that this book is filled with activities that kids will actually find engaging and want to do over and over again. If you are looking for simple ways to engage your kids with learning and fun, this is the book for you!

I gave this to a daughter-in-law at Christmas who had it on her wish list to use with her 3 year old. Here is what she said:Oh my goodness, I LOVE it! I have used it serveral times. In fact, we did one just this week. My goal is to incorporate 1-2 a week. (That cotton ball craft Audrey made you was one as well)The only drawback is I’ve found it requires some materials that I don’t readily have on hand.It’s nice because it just helps give me an idea when I’m searching for an activity to do and it’s broken down into separate categories of play/learning. Pretend/explore/create, etc.

So fun ! I love the ideas, and it gives us something to look forward to each day !

I was hoping for ideas with typical household materials, but these require WAY too much preparation. I haven't used this at all with my 18 month old. Maybe when I'm out of work I'll find the time.

Please note I received a review copy of this book. Oh my goodness if you need ideas this book is full of them! And they are really, really good! When I had my first child I scoured tons of books for activity ideas, if only I had had "Play & Learn". I'm floored by the number of projects in here (200+) and the fact that they all have a developmental/educational tie-in. I also love the sweet illustrations and the way the book is organized. If you are parent to a toddler or run a preschool program, this book will become your go-to resource for how to keep the kids engaged and having fun while they learn.

This book is so well organized and well thought out! I purchased this for a friend whose son is 18 months old. In flipping through it, I found lots of activities that my own kids would enjoy, who aren't even toddlers anymore! I also loved the "messiness rating" on each activity-this is a great way know just how big of a mess to expect, which is important with toddlers! I just gave it to my friend this weekend and she was absolutely thrilled and SO excited to start trying these out with her little boy! Overall, this is such a great resource for parents or preschool teachers!

I just got this book in the mail today. I thumbed through it and see lots of activities that will be fun for my grandson (soon to be 3) to do when he's here with Nana (me). The book is well organized, colorful and yet written to simplify how to do the activities, and uses mostly things that I have or can get inexpensively. One of the first pages I saw was 'Dancing Popcorn Kernels' which I think he will love! There are many activities for holidays-the index will be very helpful in finding them. Thanks Angela!

Lots of good ideas but most seem to either take a fair bit of prep or require things that I don't already have lying around the house. Clearly my house is just inadequately stocked, but I much prefer the Five Minute Mum book.

Brilliant book. Loads of activities and ideas. Tells you how much preparation time you need and gives a messiness rating. My 2 year old loves trying the new activities and is learning at the same time

Loads of activities which is good, however most things seem to be very messy, complicated to set up and involve shaving foam or vast amounts of food.

Good

Packed full of great ideas, looking forward to keeping me wee one busy!