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Here are some fun activities suitable for children aged 1 to 2 years old:



Sensory Bottles: Fill clear plastic bottles with various materials like colored water, rice, beads, or glitter. Seal the bottles tightly and let your child explore the different textures, colors, and sounds by shaking, rolling, and observing the bottles.

Sticker Collage: Provide your child with a large sheet of paper and a variety of stickers. Let them stick the stickers onto the paper to create their own collage. This activity helps develop fine motor skills and encourages creativity.

Water Play: Set up a shallow container filled with water and provide your child with safe water toys, such as cups, spoons, and floating toys. Supervise them closely as they play and explore pouring, splashing, and observing the water.

Playdough Exploration: Offer your child playdough in different colors and let them squish, squeeze, and mold it with their hands. Introduce child-safe tools like plastic cookie cutters or rolling pins to enhance their sensory and fine motor skills.

Nature Walk and Leaf Prints: Take your child on a nature walk and collect leaves of different shapes and sizes. Once you return home, place a leaf under a piece of paper and help your child rub a crayon or pencil over the paper to create leaf prints.

Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting: Tape a large piece of bubble wrap securely to the floor or a wall outside. Dip your child's feet in washable paint and let them stomp on the bubble wrap, creating colorful footprints and patterns.

DIY Drum: Help your child make a simple drum using an empty container and a balloon. Stretch the balloon over the container's opening and secure it with a rubber band. Let your child explore different sounds by tapping on the drum with their hands or soft mallets.

Texture Collage: Cut out various textured materials like fabric swatches, sandpaper, tissue paper, or foil. Provide your child with glue and a large sheet of paper for them to stick the different textures onto the paper to create a tactile collage.

Cardboard Box Playtime: Give your child a large cardboard box and let their imagination run wild. They can crawl inside, decorate it with crayons or stickers, or even turn it into a pretend car or house.

Music and Dance Party: Play some upbeat music and encourage your child to dance and move to the rhythm. Provide simple musical instruments like shakers or tambourines for them to explore and create their own music.

Remember to always supervise your child during these activities and ensure that the materials used are safe and age-appropriate. These projects are designed to be enjoyable, creativity, and promote sensory and motor development in toddlers.
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