I could never seem to bring sand toys to the playground or even pack them on vacation, but I always
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Staff Pick: Sandbox (or Sensory Table) 2-Year-Olds
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Toddlers love what I like to call “squishy play.” Handling things
Continue readingThe Best Heavy Work Toys for Proprioceptive Input
As I mentioned in my post on the complete sensory and developmental toy checklist for 2-year-olds, the term “sensory” is
Continue readingStaff Pick: Green Toys Tea Set for 2-Year-Olds
Pictured in photo: A metal tea set that my mom bought, probably at the store Tuesday Morning. I recommend the
Continue readingThe Best Water Toys for 2-Year-Olds
When my son’s preschool closed at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, his Waldorf teacher tried her best to impart
Continue readingThe Best Play Dough and Play Sand for 2-Year-Olds
Since I originally posted about tactile toys for 2-year-olds when my own kid was 2, I’ve noticed a bit of
Continue readingStaff Pick: Bubble Machine for 2-Year-Olds
Ah, bubbles. Simple, classic, and endlessly entertaining for the youngest children. And yet, bubble blowing is somehow also almost always
Continue readingThe 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Mess-Loving 2-Year-Olds
Let’s start with the obvious: Letting your toddler enjoy getting messy doesn’t exactly require a purchase on Amazon. You’ve probably
Continue readingSandboxes, Water Tables and Other Tactile Toys for 2-Year-Olds
Toddlers love to explore the world with their hands, and you can help them do it in style with one of
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