Toddlers are naturally curious tinkerers, so explore everything to find out what fascinates your tot!!! My boys generally were always transforming and upcycling with their own ideas. Hope was an explorer from the start...what does it smell like, taste like, sound like, feel like etc...you could see she lived for the big question of how can I use it in my art. Many things that they couldn't use at one years old they conquer in their toddler years. It's such a fun stage. I love it.