Tag: Toddler activities
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5 Sensory Playdough Recipes
It was back in the 1990s when I started working in nurseries that I discovered homemade playdough. The setting I first worked in created this really sticky stuff, that had virtually no shelf-life and was a bit of a disaster. An unimpressed volunteer mum turned up one day with a batch she had made which […]
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5 Brilliant Books for Toddlers
I love the library. We can load up with new books, and freshen up story times on a regular basis without having to find the extra shelves to store them all. But every so often we discover books that are absolute gems, and so I go ahead and buy copies that can become part of […]
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Fingerprint Heart Charms
Here’s a super simple painting activity to try with your toddler that helps support fine motor skills, creative development and a general love of making a mess! Plus you’ll have a sweet little keepsake to hang up or give to someone special. You will need: 1 cup flour 1 cup salt Up to 3/4 cup […]
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Really Simple Christmas Crafts for Younger Toddlers: Part 5, Reindeer Footprints
This is the final part of my series of Christmas craft activities for toddlers. All week I’ve been sharing some creative play that my daughter has been taking part in, designed to allow her maximum opportunity to explore and discover, without too much intervention from me. Now, strictly speaking, this activity doesn’t quite fit with […]
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Really Simple Christmas Crafts for Younger Toddlers: Part 4, Pretty Heart Charms
This week I’m sharing a new activity each day that younger toddlers can enjoy over the Christmas holidays. Whilst I love lots of the creative activities out there designed for the under 5s, I do find quite a lot of them are still beyond the particular developmental stage of my daughter right now, so I’ve […]