Logic & Problem Solving Skills for New Toddlers

Play to learn

Turn playtime into learning time with these easy tips.

Logic & Problem Solving

Little helper

Toddlers love to "help" their caregivers with mundane tasks like laundry and sweeping. Here's why it's important to let them pitch in.

Personal & Social Skills

Knock knock

Play hide-and-seek with your child's toys and see if she can guess who's there.

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Play with your food!

Spread vanilla pudding on the tray of your toddler’s high chair and let her explore the texture with her fingers.

Logic & Problem Solving

Open, sesame!

Encourage problem-solving and fine motor skills by hiding surprises in small containers.

Logic & Problem Solving

Baby brain building

The early wiring of your baby’s brain sets the stage for future development. Here are some tips to enrich your child's early experiences.

Logic & Problem Solving

Remix

Change up your child’s arrangement of toys to promote brain development.

Logic & Problem Solving

Your 1-year-old problem solver

At 12 months, your baby’s brain is developing rapidly. Toys that promote problem solving help develop new skills.

Logic & Problem Solving

Go to Your 1-year-old problem solver Page

Cause and effect

Discover which kinds of toys are best for building logical connections.

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The meaning of child's play

Toddler make all sorts of learning gains and connections through their everyday play.

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Hands-on learning

Touch off a lifetime of scientific exploration by engaging your child's senses.

How can I help my baby reach her full intellectual potential?

All parents want the best for their children and hope to give them a head start on intellectual development. For the most part, the best thing a parent can do for an infant or toddler is to provide a warm, loving environment so that the child feels confident to explore. Proper nutrition is also essential for health and early brain deve...

Logic & Problem Solving