This sticky situation is perfect for toddlers.  • clear contact paper • collage materials — felt, ribbon, paper scraps (construction, wrapping, tissue) • construction paper (optional) Cut a piece of clear contact paper — approximately 12 to 15 inches square — and peel off the back. Provide your child with collage materials, and encourage her to stick them […]
Make an “Idea Box” for times when your child says “I’m bored!”. Start with a tissue or shoe box and let your child decorate it. When you come across an idea that strikes your fancy, write it on a slip of paper and place it in the box. Send them running to the idea box […]
 ½ cup dippity-do hair gel Food coloring Zip lock bag  Add food coloring and dippity-do to ziplock bag- make sure it is sealed well, and let children manipulate. For visual interest, you can add small items and / or glitter to the gel before sealing.
Shape Stamping Dip differently shaped objects into paint and stamp onto paper. You could use paper cups for circles, heart cookie cutters, blocks, etc.  Stained Glass Shapes Cut any shape out of card stock or thin cardboard. (cereal boxes work well) Cut a second shape inside the first, making a shaped frame. Try to […]
  Construction paper Dried beans (we used the 15 bean variety soup pack) Glue Scissors Googly eye Pen or marker White pony beads Fish Bowl Template  Print our fish bowl template and cut it out. Trace the bowl onto construction paper and cut it out.  Trace your child’s hand on construction paper and […]
You can support your toddler’s writing development by having materials available. Keeping materials for writing and drawing handy will encourage your toddler to draw and “write.” Children take pride in their work and like to have their attempts acknowledged by parents or caregivers   Drawing is a complex task, but it helps toddlers become […]
These engaging activities help build the foundation for reading.  • Storybooks • Books with rhymes  1. Take a picture walk. Before they can read words, young children use picture cues to retell stories. Invite your toddler to describe what is happening in the illustrations of a favorite book. Ask lots of questions to hone his observation […]
 When it’s too cold to spend a lot of time outside, bring a little of the outdoors in!           Snow Wagon, Tray or Serving Bowls Cups, Spoons, Toy Shovels Food Coloring Mat, Shower Curtain, or blanket Mittens            Your Child Will Learn: Tactile Stimulation  Fill a wagon, tray or serving […]
