March 2010 - Toddle Babes - The Network of Care

Woolly Sheep

Make this farmyard favourite using cotton wool and paper. Age Group: 3years+ What you need: Sheet of black paper Glue White pencil or chalk Cotton wool balls What to do: Draw a sheep outline on the paper using white pencil or chalk. Have your toddler...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 3:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Educational Fun and Games, educational fun

Leaf Print Butterflies

These cute and unusal butterflies are great fun to make and use a variety of different techniques. Get your little one exploring natural materials and shapes as well as using paint, glue and paper. Age group: 2 years+ What you need: Leaves (try to collect...

Published Sat, Mar 27 2010 10:01 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, butterfly prints, Spring crafts

Dangly Spangly Butterflies

These are really beautiful hanging in the window at Spring time. Make a few strings of them to bring some whimsical freshness to your home. Age group: 2 years + What you need: Coloured card or shiny giftwrap Sticky back plastic Sequins glitter String...

Published Thu, Mar 25 2010 10:00 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, butterfly crafts, butterfly mobile

Spring and Easter Songs

Here are some fun and easy songs to teach your toddlers… Little Ducks Sung to: “London Bridge” Little ducks go quack, quack, quack Quack, quack, quack, Quack, quack, quack - Little ducks go quack quack quack In the springtime. A Song...

Published Wed, Mar 24 2010 9:50 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, easter songs, spring songs, bunny songs, duck songs

Spring and Easter Rhymes

Some quick and cute rhymes to learn together. I Saw a Little Bunny I saw a little bunny going hop, hop, hop. I said, “Please, Mr. Bunny, won’t you stop, stop, stop.” He flapped his big, long ears and had no word to say, And before I...

Published Mon, Mar 22 2010 9:47 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Stories, nursery rhymes and music, easter poems, spring rhymes

Gorgeous Paper Vase

Home made gifts are always the best! And this one is no exception. Mother’s and other relatives will love receiving this bright, cheerful and useful present. This vase is easy to make, even for the smallest child. You can decide what colours to...

Published Sun, Mar 21 2010 9:58 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, vase, mother's day craft

Potato Print Easter chicks

These adorable chicks are a great way to celebrate Springtime. Age group: 18 months+ What you need: Thin Foam pads (like those used for cleaning) Potatoes paint Paper orange card black felt tip What to do: place a foam pad onto a plate pour some yellow...

Published Sat, Mar 20 2010 9:57 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Easter crafts, chicks

Easter Crowns

You’ve heard of Easter Bonnets…well here is a fun and fresh alternative. Using card and a little glue and celotape, you could soon be the best dressed at your Easter parade. Age group: 5 years + (younger with lots of adult help) What you need...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 9:56 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Easter crafts, Easter bonnet

Easter Booklets

Easter time means holidays and lots of long days to keep the little ones occupied at home. We have spent some time creating the following 3 booklets which are downloadable free of charge through the following links. Easter recipe download Easter crafts...

Published Thu, Mar 18 2010 9:52 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, easter games, easter recipes, Easter crafts, easter downloads

Dyeing Eggs

Here are some handy hints and tips for dyeing eggs What you need: For each colour of dye desired: 175 ml (3/4 cup) HOT tap water (not boiling water) 5 ml (1 tsp) vinegar 1 ml (1/4 tsp) food colouring – or more depending on the intensity desired...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 9:53 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, easter decorations

St Patrick’s Day for Kids

St Patrick’s Day can be lots of fun for your toddler. Make the most of the rainbow, pot of gold and shamrock images to create some festive decorations and cakes. Saint Patrick’s Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig is an annual holiday celebrated on 17 March...

Published Mon, Mar 15 2010 7:39 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, Yummy Recipes, St Patrick's Day, shamrock crafts

Shamrock decorations

Quick and easy shamrock decorations for St Patrick’s day. Shamrock candle You will need: An empty toilet or kitchen roll (one per child) White paint or paper Yellow paper green paper cut into shamrock shapes or shamrock stickers glue scissor What...

Published Mon, Mar 15 2010 7:36 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, shamrock crafts, St Patrick's day cards, St Patrick's day crafts

Rainbow crafts

Toddler friendly rainbow themed activities to use for weather projects or as St Patrick’s day activities Rainbow streamers You will need: A paper plate per child paper strips (party crepe ribbon works well) or wide ribbons in rainbow colours staples...

Published Mon, Mar 15 2010 7:34 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, St patrick, rainbow ideas

St Patrick’s Day goodies

Rainbows are a great way to teach colours, to reinforce the story of Noah’s ark , to learn about weather or to enjoy around St Patrick’s Day. Here are some rainbow foods for you and your pre schooler to make together. Rainbow jelly What you...

Published Mon, Mar 15 2010 7:32 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Special Events, Yummy Recipes, st patrick's day food

Making wrapping paper

Need wrapping paper in a hurry? Here’s how to use paper and paints to make your own unique wrapping paper perfect for any occasion! Age group: 18 months+ What you need: Large sheet of coloured paper (white is fine too, coloured just looks more cheerful...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 12:42 PM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, wrapping paper ideas

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