Play & Learn Activities for Babies

Every parent wants to help their baby achieve developmental milestones, but few know where to start. Hannah Fathi is here to save the day with 65 essential activities that use play as a vehicle for teaching and skill-building. She covers everything from fine and gross motor skills to observation and investigation skills and beyond. Whether you're a new parent looking for ways to make tummy time more appealing to your baby, or a toddler's caregiver on the hunt for activities that teach colors and shapes, Hannah has you covered.

With chapters on sensory play, fine and gross motor play, imagination and more, these hands-on projects use everyday objects. Best of all, each activity requires minimal preparation and many come with tear-out templates, so even the busiest parent can skip expensive store-bought toys in favor of these cute, frugal and fun activities. Teach your child about music and sound with a rainbow chickpea shaker, or let their imagination run wild making a whale out of a milk carton. Sponge paint a masterpiece together using taste-safe paint, or mesmerize your infant with a black and white Montessori mobile they won't be able to look away from.

With Hannah's expertise and ingenuity, learning and development has never been easier or more enjoyable.