October 2010 - Toddle Babes - The Network of Care

Make a Book

Inspire the budding author in the family by making a book together which they can add text and pictures to. It is easy to make and is sure to be a big hit! Age group: 3+years What you need: 5-10 sheets of paper to make the pages a piece of paper or card...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 3:36 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, home made books

Cutting and scissor skills

Children do not often get many opportunites to use scissors. Either becasue we forget about them or becasue we are too scared to let them have a go. Cutting is an essential skill and kids love it. Age group: 3 years+ What you need: Scrap paper, store...

Published Sun, Oct 24 2010 3:33 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Educational Fun and Games, Our Bodies, Problem Solving, using scissors, cutting skills

Slippery, Slimy Starch Recipe

Kids love things that are slimy and ooze. Here is a safe and easy recipe for perfect slimy goo. Age Group: 2+ years What you need: Cornstarch water food colouring What to do: Help your child measure a one to one ratio of water to cornstarch. Let her stir...

Published Tue, Oct 19 2010 2:05 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities

How to make an Owl family

Make this cute little hooty owl branch to decorate your Harvest table or just to liven up your home this Autumn. What you need: Pine Cone(s) Worn, smooth wood or branch (make sure it can sit evenly on a table top as it will form the base) Felt (preferably...

Published Mon, Oct 18 2010 1:59 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Seasons, make owls, Owl crafts, pine cones craft

Leaf rubbing fairy

Autumn is a fantastic time to make leaf rubbings and this craft is a lovely way to use them. Create a whole group of magical fairies using this technique! You will need: Crayons Paper Skin-tone or white card Leaves Glue stick Pens What to do: Put the...

Published Sun, Oct 17 2010 1:41 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Creativity & Self-expression, Seasons, leaf rubbing, fairies crafts

Handprint Hedgehog

Make a record of your child’s hands and enjoy some messy handprint painting with this cute hedgehog! You will need: Two shades of brown paint Black paint Paper Instructions: Keeping your fingers together, make a pale brown handprint horizontally...

Published Fri, Oct 15 2010 1:38 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Paper Plate Scarecrow

This cheerful fellow looks great decorating your home this Autumn. You will need: Orange and white paint Paper plate Scraps of coloured paper Glue stick Instructions: Mix together some white and orange paint to make a peach shade. Paint the back of your...

Published Thu, Oct 14 2010 1:34 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

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