Toddler engaging with a sorting toy featuring colorful buttons, practicing pattern recognition and sorting skills—activities that help introduce math concepts through play.
19-20 months

Week 82: Introducing Math Skills Through Patterns

Recognizing patterns is a key math skill for toddlers. Discover fun activities that introduce patterns and lay the groundwork for future math learning.

19-20 monthsMother and toddler reading a book about body parts together

Week 81: Helping Your Child Understand and Name Body Parts

Learning body parts is an exciting milestone for toddlers. Explore fun ways to help your little one recognize and name different parts of their body.

19-20 monthsMother reading a book with her toddler, showing engagement and interaction as part of their language development and bonding time.

Week 80: Is Your Toddler Going Through a Language Explosion?

Is your toddler suddenly chatting away with new words? They may be experiencing a language explosion. Learn how to support their growing vocabulary.

19-20 monthsToddler engaging in a play activity involving connecting objects showcasing their exploration of play schemas.

Week 79: What Are Play Schemas?

Discover the concept of play schemas and how they shape your toddler's understanding of the world. These repeated actions are key to their cognitive development.

17-18 monthTwo toddlers playing together, sharing toys and interacting in a playful and cooperative manner.

Week 74: Should My Toddler Be Playing with Others?

While toddlers may not engage in complex play, social interactions are vital for their development. Learn how to support your toddler’s socialization journey.

17-18 month A mother clapping and encouraging her toddler as they dance together, enjoying a joyful and interactive music session.

Week 73: Fun Ways to Introduce Your Little One to Music

Music is a powerful tool for toddler development. Discover fun and creative ways to introduce your little one to the joys of music.

17-18 monthA toddler carrying a doll, demonstrating their sense of comfort and developing motor skills through carrying objects.

Week 72: Why Do Toddlers Carry Things Around?

Carrying objects is a common behavior in toddlers, but why do they do it? Learn about the developmental reasons behind this behavior and how to support it.

17-18 monthA toddler intently playing with a peg toy, highlighting concentration and focus, relevant to strategies for developing attention span in young children.

Week 70: How to Build Your Toddler’s Attention Span

Help your toddler develop a longer attention span with expert-driven strategies that prepare them for future learning and school readiness.

13-14 monthToddler playing with a Montessori language basket, enhancing language and cognitive development through tactile play.

Week 54: What’s a Language Basket and Why Should You Make One?

Learn how to create a Montessori language basket to introduce your toddler to new vocabulary and enhance their language development.

0-12 weeksWeek 3: For your baby, it really is all black & white

Week 3: For your baby, it really is all black & white

Did you know that even in the womb babies can tell the difference between light and dark? Here's why your baby will benefit from black-and-white images.