Teaching Shapes and Colors with Candy

As much as I myself am addicted to sugar, I try very hard to limit it in my kids' diet. I could probably count on one hand (well, maybe two hands) how many times my 2 year old has had a lollipop. But I would feel much better about him having the occasional sweet treat if it were one of these great Shape Sorter Suckers from Vintage Confections on Etsy. They come in great flavors, like root beer and tangerine, and are made fresh with personalized care and quality ingredients. Plus, they present the perfect opportunity to get your little one to sit still long enough to chat about their bright colors and basic shapes! (Psst... if you're an Etsy seller, check out Vintage Confections shop for a special BOGO promo through the month of August!)

You can also let your bigger kids help make their very own colorful lollipops. Check out Better Homes and Gardens' Easy-to-Make Lollipops!