Folk art and in particular the art of making craft objects using salt dough has become a very popular hobby in recent years. To get started requires only the minimum of equipment and materials most of which will already be in your kitchen. These include: A bowl to mix your dough A rolling pin for […]
uncoated paper plate markers yarn for hair scissors white glue small pink balloon Use the markers to draw a face on the paper plate. Cut bits of yarn to glue around the face for hair. Poke a small hole through the center of the mouth. Slip the end of the pink balloon through the hole […]
A creative and pretty way to practice letters & numbers. Things you need – Gallon size Ziploc bag, glitter (optional), food coloring, hair gel (dollar store).
Show your patriotic spirit by making this sparkling welcome hanger for your door. Easy to put together and so pretty to look at! 2 miniature paper plates Star-shaped foam stamp Red acrylic paint Red and blue glitter glue Gold alphabet stickers Patriotic star garland White craft glue White yarn Scissors Cut a piece of yarn […]
Heuristic Play Heuristic (hewr-iss-tisk) play enables children to discover and learn things for themselves. It works so well because toddlers learn best from doing and experimenting with their environment. And it is a very enjoyable free toddler game too. Examples of heuristic play objects: • Natural objects: shells, pebbles, driftwood, pine cones, fallen leaves, conkers, […]
1 cup of used coffee ground 1/2 cup of cold coffee 1 cup of flour (can also use a combo of cornstarch) 1/2 cup of salt Wax paper Mixing bowl Some small objects to make impressions in the dough (Shaped cookie cutters work well, leaves, stones, or impressions from plastic dinosaurs) Empty can or a […]
Modern zipper invented by Gideon Sindback in 1917. Zippers are not the easiest thing for a little person to tackle. Be patient as you help your little one to practice. One way to help him or her along is with a toy or book that comes complete with its own sturdy zipper to slide up […]
Storytelling is an art. Use funny voices and sound effects as well as dramatic facial expressions while you weave your tale, and your child will surely be captivated. It is also fun to make up stories together. For example, you begin, “Once upon a time there was a frog who thought he was a pig.†[…]
