Here are some very simple ways I found to let my son explore his world at 12-15 months.
1) A pile of rocks! He was in boy heaven.
2) Non-toxic markers. Take off the clothes, put a play tablecloth underneath him and give him free rein. They're washable, after all!
3) Exploring the jungle, i.e. front yard
4) Wall decals. I always see these gracing cute nurseries, but put them down at the little guy's level and he can explore and maybe even learn something. LM now walks by and points out the pictures he has learned while saying the words or the animal sounds.
5) 'Help' prune the roses
6) Bubbles! He can't blow bubbles yet, but they're fun to watch and grab at.
7) Playgrounds. This is a great age to introduce little-kid-friendly playgrounds. School yards tend to be too advanced, but city parks have some better sized toys.
8) Egg Rattles! Fill Easter eggs ($1 for 12!) with varying amounts of dry beans, rice, etc. Wrap tape around the eggs to seal in the small parts. Maybe they're not super cute, but they're lots of fun.
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