Art: Toddler, Puppets
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What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
Favorite Art Projects?
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on October 27, 2011
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I'm going to start being a part time nanny for a very bright 3 year old. We are coming up with a schedule for her day and one of the things is an art project. I have...
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- Take a white basket-style coffee filter, flatten it out and using washable markers let her color a design on the filter. Then, she can dunk her fingers in water and l...
- Hi . I have a few moments and thought i would share this idea. Run with the idea of the schedule and -take pictures of her during each activity and take a pic...
- I love painting and so do both of my boys. Finger paints, water colors, washable paint, and canvas.
Art Projects for Almost 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2008
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Hey, Mommies! My daughter just started school and I need ways to entertain my son who is almost 2. We don't have a lot of money for expensive art supplies so I am look...
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- I have a 2 1/2 yrs old DD - she loves it when I just put water in a cup and let her "paint" outside - just give her any brush (we let her use old paintbruches we had f...
- A 2 year old does't need expensive supplies. Poster paints - washable - are not expensive. In addition to brushes, you can make stamps out of fruit and veggies - appl...
I Need Art & Craft Ideas
Asked by I.J. from San Antonio
on May 16, 2008
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I'm a SAHM homeschooling my little one in kindergarten. I have a hard time finding art and/or craft projects that are inexpensive. Anyone have ideas that will interest...
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- Hi I.. My son really had fun decorating a small wooden box, I got the boxes at Michaels and they have a mesh window on top. They are ideal for collecting bugs or coo...
- go to Google and type in Free Crafts for Kindergarten there will be many sites one of the things i do for my grandchildren (I use to work in a PreK class for 10 year...
- This is a great time to learn about recycling. Find things others want to get rid of... if you have an old t shirt, buy paints to paint on the shirt...collect sticks a...
Age Appropriate DVD for 15 Month Old
Asked by B.H. from Kansas City
on November 11, 2008
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Can I get some suggestions on DVD's that are appropriate for a 15 month old to watch. We will taking a trip this weekend and I wanted to get some DVD's that he can wat...
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- I have a 3 year old and a 14 month old. both boys. they both love Praise Baby DVD's (christian book stores.for sure) Happy Feet, Veggie Tales, Backyardagyans.
- My daughter has loved Little Einsteins since she was 9 months old. She loves the music and art work they show. She has watch them over the past year and she interact...
- If you do not mind Christian songs then I recommend these song dvds. My daughter loved/s them and so a little boy who wouldn't sit for any dvds: 5 Little Ladybugs To...
Bored 14 Month Old -
Asked by M.M. from Fresno
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am starting to think my daughter is getting bored during the day. What are some things I can do to help make the day better for her? Sadly there is one p...
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- How about your local library. They tend to offer lots of entertainment to little ones. At our library they have Mom & Me time, story times, toys for kids to play wit...
- Hi M., A plastic pool you can either fill with water when it's hot, or fill it with plastic balls for a ball pit! Also, a small plastic play structure with a slide ...
- Swing, baby pool, & sandbox ought to be plenty. Maybe some more advanced indoor toys? Why are you thinking she's bored? If she's not walking quite yet, irritability...
Plane Activities for 18 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on April 18, 2009
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I am going to california next month and need a little help. I will be flying with my 4 year old and 18 month old. Can anyone suggest some good activities for my younge...
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- Think of things that take time to do, like stickers (hand them to 18 m/o and show where to put them). Another interesting idea is a deck of cards. Though they won'...
- J., I like the dollar books at dollars stores and the dollar aisle at Target. If they get lost I don't care. Also magna doodle is good for drawings and a non mess...
- Stickers, snacks, picture books that are appealing to her. You may end up reading A LOT! There are short podcasts you can get for free at iTunes of Sesame St Word of...
Going on a 1200 Mile Road Trip with My 19 Month Old Daughter! HELP!
Asked by M.A. from Bismarck
on June 8, 2009
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We are leaving in a few days for a VERY LONG road trip (1200 miles) and plan to do this in 2 days. The last road trip we made was only about 300 miles, so this will be...
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- We wrap presents for our kids that we give them to open when they start to get ansy. We would wrap up things like travel games, candy bars, small bag of chips, matchb...
- Wow, are you sure you can't fly? When we travel with our kids up to the lake I sit in the backseat with them. It helps my back from having to turn around constantl...
- Hi M., We just got back from a LONG trip that lasted over 2 weeks with lots of driving! My daughter is almost 19 months and did better than I expected. 1. Try t...
Good Presents for 2 Year Old
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on October 19, 2008
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What did your 2 year old love? Or not love? I am trying to find good presents for my almost 2 year old for Christmas AND Birthday! I learned last year that some presen...
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- My favorite gifts to give and receive are books. Books, books, books. :)
- Definitely a play kitchen. a play vet or doctor set A petite bike or ride-on toy Leap frog magnetic talking letters Leap Frog letter factory video hand puppets ...
- I also was going to suggest Little People. My daughter couldn't get enough of them at that age. Also, a baby stroller or toy shopping cart to push around along with so...
Toy Recommendations for 1-Year Old
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on February 8, 2009
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My daughter is turning 1 in a few weeks and am wondering what the latest and greatest toys are for 1-2 year olds. Was thinking of a play kitchen so if anyone has one ...
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- Hi T., You don't need to spend alot of money on presents for a 1yr old. My 1yr olds always loved the simple toys. Like a little plastic baby piano, or the giggle phon...
- Hi! I'd recommend a doll stroller, nesting boxes, toys for the tub, and a kitchen would be great! But I'd recommend you get wooden toy foods, not plastic.
- Ditto on the Leap Frog learning table. Huge hit at our house. I just got a Chicco (sp?) used from a friend and it's been a big hit w/ my 2-year-old. It's very small,...
