I'm looking for some ideas on fun activities to do with a 22month old. Something that doesn't cost money, and is fun, active and educational at the same time. Thanks!
2007-01-06 06:12:02 · 7 answers · asked by FairyFancies 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Trips to the library. Pick out 'baby' books and read. : )
2007-01-06 06:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your child all the time, everytime you are doing something. Go exploring around the neighborhood. Sometimes they can be the lead the way too. Talk about what you see; the BIG building so far away, the little ant so near to your toes, the red flowers, blue truck. and the loud church bells. You get the idea.
Get them involved doing things around the house, when it can be done safely. At mealtimes they can get out some of the foods and learn their names, and the letters on the packages. They can help clean up around the house, make it a counting and sorting game.
Read to the child, pointing out letters and numbers. Trips to the library can become adventures in learning. In addition to books, many library have play areas with plenty of educational toys. Some even have special programs for toddlers and parents. You can most likely find books at the library with many more ideas of things to do with your child.
You can teach counting when measuring ingredients or counting out place settings for the table. My son learned counting, numbers, and even fractions in the bathtub. An old set of plastic measuring cups let us count up and down and every which way as we filled and emptied the cups. Of course plenty of splashing was involed, so be prepared!
Ask family, friends and neighbors for colorful scraps of old clothes in a variety of textures. These can be cut into numerous shapes and sizes to learn these concepts.
I could go on and on, but these are just some thoughts to get you started. A search of the web may also bring up a myriad of things to do with your child. Keep it simple and fun. It's amazing what a child will learn without you even realizing it.
2007-01-06 14:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by sandyblondegirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At this age anything you do can be a learning experience. Point out the color of everything. Ex. Get the red ball or lets play with the yellow blocks. Count when you do things. I count with my son as we pick up toys and now he can count to 10 (my son is 21 months). Read books they are great for kids. Play outside. Give them messy things to play with. My son loves to "pudding paint" I make pudding and add food coloring. I put him in his highchair and let him go to town. Not only is it fun to play with new textures but it's also a yummy snack! The bath tub is a great place to do "science" playing with cups while in the path helps the child to learn to scoup and pour and is also fun (and gets them clean at the same time) Basically there is a way to make anything that you and your child do together a learing experience.
2007-01-06 15:04:39 · answer #3 · answered by kelly v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The website http://www.starfall.com has a section on the alphabet that might be fun with your help.
Sing songs together. Put on music and dance. Play/make musical instruments. (Can just be a pot and spoon or you can make some out of old containers or buy some cheap ones at the dollar store.)
Play with alphabet blocks or an alphabet puzzle.
Count the blocks while you stack them. Count the stairs as you go up and down them.
Let your toddler help sort laundry by color and match socks.
Sort toy cars by color or size. Make ramps for them to roll down.
Sort Froot Loops by color or make a necklace out of them with string.
2007-01-06 14:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear ya on this... I am a stay at home mom... and want my 19 month old to play and learn at the same time.. I'm gonna give you a list of web sites to check out (listed below)... but this is what we use to have fun and learn at the same time. I hope these sites have something helpful for you and yor little one
2007-01-06 14:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by A W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make a tent out of a sheet ,
would finger paint.
the paint was pudding so there were not many colors and you dont need much just mix up with a few spoon fulls of milk till you have a paste
2007-01-06 14:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by Wicked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Color! Sing the alphabet song, if you can spend alittle money to buy blocks, then that helps with colors, numbers, hand eye cordination, letters..... i love blocks for my son!
2007-01-06 14:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by mrs. ruspee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋