Whether working in a daycare or as a full time parent, finding ways to educate and entertain children can be challenging, especially when caring for younger children from babies to toddlers. For those who have two year olds, finding ways to keep their minds stimulated while also focused and happy is possible by trying new activities and games depending on the available resources and toys one has
. to use. Activities for two year olds are listed not only in self-help and parenting books but also for free online using parental resource communities and online networks dedicated to children and their creativity and behaviors. One website with a list of activities specifically suitable for two year olds is Sixty Second Parent (http://www.sixtysecondparent.com/_webapp_65834/Activities_to_do_with_your_2_year_old). The Sixty Second Parent features a list of activities for parents and their two year olds ranging from incorporating more "make believe" into play sessions to encourage creative thinking and imagination to taking the two year old to a park or another outdoor location to explore nature and to learn to use the physical aspects of the body while using child swings and other playground equipment. To help with advancing a two year old's motor skills, Sixty Second Parent recommends to keep him or her focused by creating "play maps" for toy cars on floors to help with learning how to properly use his or her hands during playtime. Another site that includes user input on various activities for two year olds is Baby Center (http://www.babycenter.com/400_activities-for-2-3-year-olds_970295_884.bc). The Baby Center website has an "ask" and "answer" format available on the community for parents and adults alike to contribute different activities that they view suitable for their own two year olds. Some activities include visiting the library with the two year old to encourage reading and to expose the toddler to new surroundings or to get crafty with baking and cooking together or building new decorations for the home (using paper or other child-friendly materials). More Reference Links: http://www.sixtysecondparent.com/_webapp_65834/Activities_to_do_with_your_2_year_old http://www.babycenter.com/400_activities-for-2-3-year-olds_970295_884.bc
