Has your toddler ever produced some work of art that you are not quite sure what to make of? Sure it is great to stick on the fridge for a while but then what can you do with a brown mush of a picture? These tips are not just for toddler’s art but all young …
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Perhaps you are wondering what open ended, maybe even Reggio inspired presents you can get a toddler who has everything. Maybe your toddler is like mine and plays with a toy for a day then never again. Frustrating right? Well I am going to share the best gift my toddler ever got, one that has …
This is a super fun activity that is quick and easy to set up. Toddlers love to smash things, so let’s get them smashing things in a creative way. You will need How to: Find a suitable place for your paper, tape it down on the edges/corners so it doesn’t come off. Place blobs of …
Do you have a collection of seashells in a jar like I always do? Not sure what to do with them? Well here is a fun activity to keep the children busy and creating. It is easy and quick to set up. You can even wash the shells in some bleach after washing off the …
This fun toddler painting activity is great for a hot summer’s day. You will need to prepare the ice the night before but it’s totally worth it. Children love playing with ice and will be curious to see what happens with the paint while the ice is melting. You will need: How to: Mix water …
This activity is easy to prepare and set up and can keep toddlers busy for hours. Sensory activities are great for toddlers. Children love playing with ice and in this post I will show you how to make this sensory activity which is great for a hot summer’s day. You will have to prepare this …
Recently I took a trip with my 3 year old which meant I had to entertain her for a long drive. So I decided to try to make a Kandinsky inspired felt board for her, in the hopes of keeping her busy. When we were back home she continued to play with it, so it …
Today, a beautiful winter day, I decided to try out wet chalk drawing. And I was not disappointed, even my little one decided to join in. The best part about chalk drawing is you can simply use any brick surface you have, floor or wall and draw as big as you like. It simply washes …
As you may know, Lightboxes are used a lot in Reggio and Reggio inspired environments. Children love them and they lend themselves to many learning opportunities. A lightbox is open ended and can be used in multiple ways. (Please note this post contains affiliate links) Lightboxes/Light tables are such fun. For home and/or for the …
I love displaying my child’s artwork and when at school, the kids always look out for their work. Displaying their work gives them a sense of pride and brings such color to the environment. This is particularly true when the work is all their own, not the adults’ work but their own work from start …
