DIY Interactive Christmas Story Book

I ve always wanted to make something interactive for my children to understand the nativity story. I free handed all the drawing from some leftover paint from my sons painting. Needed: Cerealbox cardboard Hard cardboard from packages for book Black craft paper White printer paper Brown craft paper Paint Popsicle sticks Ribbons Glue How to: Paint the characters on the

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Alphabet Blocks Puzzle – Toddler Busy Bag

I’ve always been in love with wooden alphabet blocks,but I thought they were way too pricey. So when I saw some cheap foam blocks on sale. I thought I’d make my own alphabet Blocks Needed: Cardboard from Cereal boxes Black Foam (to make the board) Foam Squares Foam Alphabet stickers. Everything less than a dollar.Check out Dollar section of Target. Procedure: Cut

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Home Made PlayDoh

I have to say this one truly turned out very well.And was a hit ! Ingredients: 2 cups flour2 cups warm water3/4 cup salt2 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)Liquid food coloring3-4 drops of Vanilla extract(I didn’t want too much of sweet smelling dough,it only tempts the little ones) 1.Add everything together in a pan(I

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Color Magnetic Sorter — Toddler Busy Bag

16 Months: Needed:Acrylic paintGerber CapsButton MagnetsCookie Baking SheetCardstock (To make the Color Coded Sheet) My son has been fascinated with magnets.So this inspired me to make this toy. I used the leftover caps from his snack,i always thought they were so cute and they’d make a good candidate for game pieces. (DISCLAIMER: This blog is not for profit. Image used

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Craft Stick – Create the Shape – Toddler Busy Bag

17 Months: Needed:CardstockAcrylic PaintCraft SticksVelcro circlesFelt circles My little boy is still too young for this activity but we are a work in progress on this activity.  I drew a Large Rectangle,Square,Diamond and Triangle on the cardstock paper.Color Coded the Craft sticks with regards to the color of their shape.Glued velcro circles to one end of the stick and felt

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