Exploration trays are a great way to keep toddlers focused on a single activity. This summer-themed tray featuring seashells and a little plastic magnifying glass is as simple as it gets, but it will keep your child occupied and learning about the intricacies of texture. See how to put it together in minutes at the blog Our Country Road.
Emily Westbrooks is a freelance writer and blogger from Maine. Based in Dublin, she's married to an Irishman and an adoptive mom to Maya and Noah. She writes about travel, parenting, adoption and fostering for sites like Romper and Moxie & Mabel, as well as for her own blog, From China Village.