1 Shoebox 1 Cardboard box to cut up (you can also use 6 sheets of heavy card stock available at craft stores) Safety scissors Craft glue 1 5×5-inch sheet of bubble wrap 1 5×5-inch sheet of sandpaper 1 5×5-inch sheet of felt 1 5×5-inch piece of fuzzy fabric 1 5×5-inch piece of aluminum foil 1 […]
 Obtain at least 2 clear plastic containers (35mm film canisters, herb jars, etc). The two containers should be the same size. Place a small pompom or other small object inside one of the containers. It should be able to be dumped out easily without sticking. Invert the second container on top with the open […]
 Small, Sturdy Boxes (school boxes, match boxes, cigar boxes, etc) Pictures of family, or other comforting and interesting objects Contact Paper Glue Scissors  Cut pictures to fit inside the boxes and glue or tape them to the inside bottom of the box. Cover the outside of the boxes with patterned contact paper if […]
June 15th is Fly a Kite Day every year, it is held on this day to help honor the anniversary of Benjamin Franklins kite experiment. Kites are a fun pastime for children and adults alike today. Today kites are not your old time fabric and sticks shaped like a diamond, rather there are kits shaped […]
Expressing themselves through arts and crafts is not just fun for toddlers. It’s also an important part of their mental and emotional development.  In this article we will look at some generally good ideas when it comes to art and craft activities for toddlers. Then we will share some great art and craft projects. […]
There are a myriad of games to help your child develop coordination and language skills. Some of the most fun are action rhymes. Your little one will find the rhymes amusing and will want to play along with you. This leap from passive to active is an important step in your child’s development.    Open/Close […]
9 – 24 months Putting dirty clothes in hamper. “Helping” with grocery shopping (putting items in basket and on check-out counter, handing things to mom to be put away at home.) Cleaning with mom (give child a dust rag, child size broom, empty spray can/windex bottle for “pretend” cleaning). Watering plants (with pre-measured amounts!). Beginning […]
Assorted stickers Coordinating cardstock Chipboard or cardboard Assorted ribbon Hemp, twine or chain Scissors or trimmer Ruler Pencil Marker Eyelet hole punch Adhesive Choose a theme and color scheme. Cut chipboard/cardboard into as many 3″ x 3″ squares desired, to use as pages for mini-book. Cut one piece of cardstock to 4½” x 4½” Center […]
