See what flows from your toddler’s imagination with this colorful, book-inspired activity.  What you need: • Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson • Drawing paper • Chunky purple crayon • Finger paint Cuddle up with your child and the classic story, Harold and the Purple Crayon. Reread the story several times to familiarize her with the […]
 Used Water Bottle Water Glitter/Tinsel/Mylar Confetti Small Object (able to fit through top of water bottle) Glue Gun/Sealant for Top of bottle  Have your child fill an empty used water bottle with assorted glitter/ tinsel/ Mylar confetti. Have them use their fingers to fill the bottle (or spooning it in works too)- this […]
 Help your toddler make stars that really sparkle!  Construction paper scissors glue paintbrush (a larger one will work best) salt shaker To prepare, cut stars out of construction paper. They can be a variety of colors and sizes. Invite your toddler to help you glue the stars onto sheets of construction paper. She can […]
 Can you see the painting glisten?  flour salt water food coloring (optional) small bowls brushes cardboard or heavy construction paper Start by pointing out to your toddler things that sparkle. Mix equal parts of flour, salt, and water. If desired, add food coloring.  Use brushes to paint the substance on cardboard or construction paper. Let […]
Ultimately, we parents are the ones who decide what is best for our child to read/listen to when it comes to books. We consider the story, it’s themes, message, and content. We want to be sure our child is not only listening to/reading a well written (or illustrated in some cases) book, but one that […]
 1. Using a piece of poster board, create a “Things We are Thankful For” chart. Each night, over dinner or before bed (or whatever time works for you), recap your day/week and discuss things you are thankful for.  2. Take your child to serve at a homeless shelter/mission. Before, during, and after, talk […]
Here’s a simple discipline tool you can use with your little one. Create a simple chart using the supplies listed below. Â Ask your child, in the morning, what kind of day they want to have: Green=Happy (obedient), Yellow=So-So (warning), Red=Sad (disobedient). Â When they tell you “Happy”(assuming they will), place the green happy face […]
 sand glue cardboard empty salt or oatmeal container tape Prepare by poking holes in one end of an empty salt or oatmeal container. Fill with sand, and seal up the opposite end with tape. Use glue to make a design on the cardboard. This could involve geometric shapes, pictures (such as a house), or simple […]
