Arts & Crafts: Toddler, Puppets
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Safe Arts & Crafts for Babies
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on April 12, 2010
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Looking for fun, safe arts & crafts ideas for our 8 month old. Just a little something to start tapping into her artistic side. Everything she plays with goes in her m...
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- What about letting him paint with plain ole baby food? You can put dye in it if you want to - use whatever kinds you want. I know that Gerber has some 'yogurt' that ar...
- For edible/non-toxic paints, your best bet is actually a sex store. We did shaving cream on mirrors (tastes awful, so it doesn't get eaten). Whipped cream would wor...
- I like the pudding idea. I think I'm going to do that once my son is a smidgen bit older.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Indoor Stuff to Do with a 2 Year Old
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on November 10, 2010
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It's getting colder now and I need some ideas of stuff to keep my 2 year old busy. She has play dough and markers but is getting bored with those. I would love some i...
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- Don't be afraid to take her out in the cold. Kids need lots of outside time, and if it is above 10 degrees, it won't hurt her to go out if she's bundled up. (Same fo...
- I used to keep a small sliding board from step 2 in my house for my kids. They'd go up and down it and when they got bored with going up down it, they would start usin...
- I have a 2 yr old daughter as well and recently all she wants to do is projects, its amazing how much time she can spend doing something these days. LOVE IT! So far sh...
