The good news is that 1-year-olds are sponges, and nearly everything you do with them is a 'learning activity,' since they're still just exploring the worlds around them. These great activities for 1-year-olds will occupy their minds and get them working on their developmental skills - all without expensive materials (or, heaven forbid, screens). And while it may be tempting to buy into the hype that you need expensive toys to get a leg-up on their cognitive and physical development, the truth is there's plenty to be done that just require some simple household materials. While it's fascinating to see their minds developing as they interact with the world more and more, it's hard to find fun, easy, engaging activities that hit that sweet spot between what they want to do and what they can do. When it comes to finding activities for toddlers, 1-year-olds can be tough.
