If you have a toddler or pre-schooler, then you understand just how
difficult it can be to keep them entertained (without resorting to
sticking them in front of the T.V.)!
We often refer to our toddler as "our little tornado" since she
runs through the house causing havoc wherever she goes! It is
difficult trying to continually come up with new ideas to keep her
occupied and out of my cupboards and drawers!
Of course she manages to entertain herself by using various tactics
such as smearing toothpaste all over her body, coloring all over
the furniture with markers, and trying to squash the new baby.
Now, as fun as these are for her...they are definitely not fun for
MOM! I would rather have some activities for her that are a little
less...destructive!
Well, there are several excellent resources for parents or teachers of
toddlers and/or pre-schoolers that includes dozens of wonderful
games or activities that you can do with your child, or that they
can do completely on their own, using items you already have in
your own home!
I tried one of these FUN ideas the other day and it actually kept
my toddler entertained for a couple of hours! In fact, my
pre-schooler and elementary age children also got involved! These
ideas not only entertain your toddler, they also encourage their
physical and mental development as well as their social skills,
emotional skills, and creativity!
Here is a free web-site with some ideas:
http://www.preschoolrainbow.
I also found a craft book that contains actual crafts for kids ages
two and up. It is called "Little Kid Crafts For All Seasons" and
includes the bonus book: "Little Kid Paper Plate Crafts."
These books are designed with specific ideas and suggestions for making
the crafts more or less challenging, depending on your child's skill
level. The pages have colorful pictures of each craft and clear simple
instructions so that even someone like me (who is somewhat "craft-impaired")
can teach them! Here is the link for the craft books:
http://1stratefam.littlekids.
If you are a parent of young children; or work at a pre-school, child-care
center, elementary school, or with kids in general, then you will love
having these resources!
Have Fun!
Wendy
Positive Parenting
P.O. Box 752
Santa Clara, UT 84765-0752
difficult it can be to keep them entertained (without resorting to
sticking them in front of the T.V.)!
We often refer to our toddler as "our little tornado" since she
runs through the house causing havoc wherever she goes! It is
difficult trying to continually come up with new ideas to keep her
occupied and out of my cupboards and drawers!
Of course she manages to entertain herself by using various tactics
such as smearing toothpaste all over her body, coloring all over
the furniture with markers, and trying to squash the new baby.
Now, as fun as these are for her...they are definitely not fun for
MOM! I would rather have some activities for her that are a little
less...destructive!
Well, there are several excellent resources for parents or teachers of
toddlers and/or pre-schoolers that includes dozens of wonderful
games or activities that you can do with your child, or that they
can do completely on their own, using items you already have in
your own home!
I tried one of these FUN ideas the other day and it actually kept
my toddler entertained for a couple of hours! In fact, my
pre-schooler and elementary age children also got involved! These
ideas not only entertain your toddler, they also encourage their
physical and mental development as well as their social skills,
emotional skills, and creativity!
Here is a free web-site with some ideas:
http://www.preschoolrainbow.
I also found a craft book that contains actual crafts for kids ages
two and up. It is called "Little Kid Crafts For All Seasons" and
includes the bonus book: "Little Kid Paper Plate Crafts."
These books are designed with specific ideas and suggestions for making
the crafts more or less challenging, depending on your child's skill
level. The pages have colorful pictures of each craft and clear simple
instructions so that even someone like me (who is somewhat "craft-impaired")
can teach them! Here is the link for the craft books:
http://1stratefam.littlekids.
If you are a parent of young children; or work at a pre-school, child-care
center, elementary school, or with kids in general, then you will love
having these resources!
Have Fun!
Wendy
Positive Parenting
P.O. Box 752
Santa Clara, UT 84765-0752
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