Hands on Kids Activities for Hands on Moms.

Activities 12 to 18 Month Olds

Toddler activities that are perfect for 12 to 18 month olds.

Please note: This is just the age that we tried these activities in our house.
These activities may be suitable for other ages. As well as not suitable for your child that is of this age. Please take into consideration the level of development that your child is at.

Check out Activities for 6-12 Month Olds and 18-24 Month Olds for more ideas!

Busy Toddler Play: Ribbons in a Bottle

Busy Play: Ribbons in a Bottle

A super simple activity that can keep the kids busy while you put dinner on the table.

What you’ll need:

A bottle [something with a smallish neck].
And a bunch of cut up ribbons of various length.

 

Let the kids do as they please.

Mine

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Outdoor Activity: Rolling Down the Hill

L-O-V-I-N-G this gorgeous March weather. We’re outside playing in it everyday.

And we had a first the other day.

Henry rolled down our backyard hill! I’ve tried to do this with him a few other times and had no luck in getting him to

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Toddler Sensory Activity: Soapy Jars

I call this a Toddler Sensory Activity because I made it for George [who's 18 months].

But don’t limit it to your toddlers. Babies and even preschoolers will enjoy this as well.

I filled up some old peanut butter jars halfway with water.

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Sensory Activity for Kids: Dish Soap Foam!

Whip up some foam using just dish soap and your food processor! Let your kids explore the foam! Its a wonderful sensory activity for kids of all ages.

I knew when I saw this snow sensory activity from dish soap, from You

Valentine’s Day Art: The Kids’ HeArts

I’m not sure what it is about this Heart art that I like so much.
Maybe its because both the boys did it together.
Or maybe its because I found out how nicely Henry can cut and follow a line.
Or maybe its just because

Valentine’s Activity for Kids: Hunt for Love

I decided that we needed some kind of Valentine’s Day activity to do, instead of just crafty and artsy ideas.

We did a heart hunt last year, with great success.
But this year, I wanted to make Henry think about love a little.

So

Toddler Activity : Fine Motor Skills with Pom Poms

Toddler play with pom poms!

Grabbing, pinching and poking at these little items are great for fine motor development!

Henry never got into the little things, he was always too busy and on the move. George gets into it a little bit