Make stamps perfect for little hands.  potatoes (smaller white potatoes work best) knife (adults only!) tempera paint paper plates construction paper (different colors) aluminum foil (optional) Prepare for this activity by cutting potatoes to a size small enough for your child to grasp. Next, cut away the outside of the potato so that a shape, […]
 ice cube tray  small pitcher  spoon  construction paper  crayons  newspaper  paper towels Place an ice cube tray in the sink and fill the pitcher with water. Encourage your toddler to fill the tray by pouring the liquid from the pitcher.  Together, put the tray into the freezer. Keep checking to see what happens to the […]
Multiply the fun when your baby paints with a friend.  • newspaper or plastic garbage bags • large sheet of butcher paper or posterboard • washable paints in containers large enough to dip hands and feet in Cover the floor with newspaper or tape down a cut-open garbage bag (this also works well as an outside activity). […]
White paper to paint on Different colors of finger paint wax paper newspaper to lay down underneath you as you work. Â Drop spoonfuls of fingerpaint on white paper (less is definitely more my friends!) To work on color change, make sure the two colors are primary. Cover the paper and paint with wax paper. […]
This project is a sure fire winner with kids, and a perfect companion craft to Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar. This craft is so easy and has a lot of reward for very little effort! Be sure to grab these essentials before you begin: Â Â Construction paper in various colors Glue Stick (or other […]
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 […]
