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Activities for 5 Year Olds at Home: 25 Montessori Ideas That Build Real Skills

25 Montessori activities for 5 year olds you can do at home — no supplies to buy. Organized by skill area to help your child thrive before kindergarten.

April 28, 2026Read more →

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Sensory Play for Toddlers: 15 Ideas That Actually Develop Their Brains

Why sensory play matters for toddlers and 15 simple ideas to try at home — including low-mess options for parents who aren't ready for a rice bin explosion.

April 28, 2026Read more →

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Quiet Time Activities for Toddlers: 12 Ideas That Replace the Nap (Ages 2 to 5)

12 quiet time activities for toddlers transitioning out of naps. How to set up a 60-minute solo rest period that works without screens.

April 27, 2026Read more →

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Activities for 1 Year Olds at Home: A Montessori Guide

Age-appropriate activities for 1 year olds at home, organized month by month from 12 to 23 months. Simple ideas using household items that actually support development.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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Activities for 3 Year Olds: 20 Montessori Ideas (No Prep Needed)

20 engaging Montessori-inspired activities for 3 year olds using only household items. No prep, no special supplies, no Pinterest-perfect setups. Just real play that builds real skills.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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Activities for 4 Year Olds at Home: 25 Ideas With No Supplies to Buy

Activities for 4 year olds at home that build real kindergarten skills — 25 ideas organized by learning domain, using only household items. No prep, no purchases.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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Busy Toddler? There's an App for That

Busy toddler app — love activity blogs but wish the ideas came matched to your child's age? See how Tovi delivers daily activities to your phone.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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15 Montessori Activities for 2 Year Olds Using Household Items

Simple, powerful Montessori activities for 2 year olds using things you already own. No special toys needed — just spoons, bowls, water, and 15 minutes of your time.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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Practical Life Activities for Toddlers: Let Them Help

Montessori practical life activities your toddler can do right now — kitchen helpers, self-care, cleaning, food prep, and table setting. No special supplies needed. Just real work with real purpose.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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Sensory Activities for Babies: A Month-by-Month Guide (0-12 Months)

A complete month-by-month guide to sensory activities for babies from 0 to 12 months. Every activity uses household items — no special toys needed. Safe, simple, and developmentally appropriate.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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What to Do With a 2 Year Old All Day (Hourly Schedule + Activity Ideas)

What to do with a 2 year old all day — a realistic hourly schedule with grab-and-go activities for every time block. No special supplies needed.

April 23, 2026Read more →

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Independent Play Activities for Toddlers: 12 Ideas by Age (18 Months to 5 Years)

Independent play activities for toddlers organized by age. 12 setup-and-step-back ideas your child can do alone after a 2-minute demo.

March 31, 2026Read more →

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Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers: 12 Ideas from Your Kitchen

12 fine motor activities for toddlers using kitchen items you already own. Build hand strength, pincer grasp, and coordination — no special toys needed.

March 11, 2026Read more →