Babies and children are curious about just about everything. Even from when they are very tiny, children want to explore everything, by looking, listening, touching and tasting. Our little angels take great joy in discovering the world and their senses. Anything goes in terms of discovering the world, and as adults, we should do everything we can to help them progress, learn and grow. These educational and fun activities for young children will make them more engaged with their environments, and will stimulate their sensory systems. These 18 easy-to-make ideas will keep them occupied for hours, and greatly promote learning. 

1) A sorting activity for learning colours

2) An old classic but effective nonetheless: catching bubbles

3) They are sure to love a play mat with various textures

You can decorate it with sponges, bottle corks, balloons, pom poms, felt, pieces of carpet, loofas, etc.

5) Fish for objects in a bowl using a ladle. How better to keep them occupied!

6) Pass objects through a cardboard tube and watch them land -hours of fun to be had!