To make the ornament I buy a glass ball for each of the children. Then I paint the palm of their hand white with acrylic paint. I place the ball in their hand and ever so gently they close their hand around the ball. When the white paint dries they use paint pens and […]
 Gingerbread Ornaments  3/4 cup of cinnamon 1 tablespoon of allspice 2 tablespoons of cloves 1 tablespoon of nutmeg 1 cup of applesauce  Combine first 4 ingredients and blend well. Stir in applesauce and mix well. Roll out ¼ inch thick on ungreased cookie sheet. Cut with cookie cutters of different shapes. Put […]
Look at the differences between real and pretend animal behavior.   • construction paper • yarn • hole punch • crayons and/or markers • picture books with animals (fiction and nonfiction) To prepare for this activity, use construction paper to make a book. Punch holes along one side and use yarn to make a binding. Next, gather picture books that feature […]
Introduce your child to the wonder that is her sense of touch.  • My First Taggies, by Kaori Wantanabe • several pieces of cardboard • hole punch • glue • velvet/velour • sandpaper • satin • ribbon • fleece • any other kind of fabric • permanent marker If available, read My First Taggies with your child. Introduce him to the different sensations of touching […]
Intrigue your toddler with this sticky stuff.  • ½ cup water • food coloring • cornstarch (one handful) • plastic plate or bowl Add a few drops of food coloring to the water. Place approximately one handful of cornstarch on a plastic plate or bowl. Talk with your child about how the cornstarch feels. Is it soft or hard? […]
1. Spin toothbrush — we love these disposable things, and chew through them quick! 2. Animal flossers — good for your teeth, and great to keep little hands (and mouths!) busy. 3. Flavored toothpaste (vanilla from Tanner’s Tasty Paste) — this stuff tastes like REAL ice cream; if your kid hates to brush, this may […]
 Versatile Props:  Blankets Old computer keyboard Cash register or money box Dolls Play money, checkbook, credit cards Purses and wallets Eyeglasses (remove lenses) Clipboard with paper Telephone Control panel Steering wheel Dress up clothes Baskets and other small containers Dry erase board and markers (clean athletic socks are good for wiping) Tape recorder […]
  Brown paper bag Cardboard Paper plates Stapler Glue Colored paper Decorations (such as glitter and stickers) Red balloon Craft eyes  Cut feather shapes out of the construction paper. You can make a stencil out of the cardboard to make it easier to ensure all the feathers are the same size and shape. […]
