Toddle Babes

Paper Plate Rooster

Thinkig of doing a Farm theme? Well this simple rooster will have pride of place in any farmyard. Age group: 3 years+ What you need Paper plate Red and Orange/ Yellow construction paper Pencil Scissors Googly eyes (optional) What to do: Trace and cut...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 7:24 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, paper plate crafts, farm crafts, farm activities

Teach your Toddler about Numbers and Counting

Have you ever wondered how to go about helping your child get to grips with the basics of numeracy? Here I cover some ideas for teaching your toddler about number and early stages of mathematics. What do we mean by numeracy? Little children develop numeracy...

Published Tue, Jul 20 2010 7:11 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, beginner maths, numeracy for kids, Problem solving reasoning and maths, Problem Solving

Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad

With Father’s Day coming up soon, we thought we’d look at Dad’s and how they can be better in their roles as parents. Father’s have an important role to play in the lives of their children. Here are some tips for helping you be...

Published Tue, Jun 15 2010 12:37 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Special Events, Food for Thought, General Info, how to be a better dad, role of father's, being a dad

Literacy for 0-4 year olds

Simply talking, singing, playing sound and word games, reading, writing and drawing with your child are easy ways to build a firm literacy foundation. Your usual everyday activities, like going to the shop or library, as well as those special treats Read...

Published Sat, Jul 17 2010 6:48 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Creativity & Self-expression, Communication, reading with children, encourage literacy, early literacy

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

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

Mud & Worm Pudding

Here’s a fun dessert recipe to try after a day working in the garden and digging up bugs, worms and other creepy crawlies…or just because it’s fun to be icky! Age group: 2 years+ What You Need: Packaged chocolate pudding (enough boxes...

Published Mon, May 24 2010 7:47 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Yummy Recipes, kids desserts

Treasure box

Toddlers love collecting little things on outings. From shells and stones to feathers and leaves, and all the treasures need a place to be kept safe. This simple box made using leftover boxes, some self adhesive plastic and embellishments is perfect for...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 10:55 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, holiday crafts

Scottish Shortbread Mix in a Jar

What would Christmas be without some genuine Scottish Shortbread to nibble on? Here is a delicious shortbread mix to prepare in advance and give as gifts this Christmas! What you need: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar (caster sugar...

Published Sat, Dec 11 2010 6:16 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Yummy Recipes, home made gifts, edible gifts, gift ideas

Diwali: Ideas and activities

On the 17 October 2009, many people will celebrate the Indian holiday of Diwali. This is the celebration of the victory of good over evil; the uplifting of spiritual darkness. Diwali is becoming a well known festival in Britain and non-Indians also join...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 2:27 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Diwali activities and ideas, Things to make and do for Diwali

Rich Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

This yummy chocolate is just what is needed for the cold Christmas days. Attach some mini Marshmallows to the jar too and make it an even more perfect present! What you need: 8 cups dry milk powder 450g instant chocolate drink 1 cup Cremora, Coffeemate...

Published Fri, Dec 10 2010 6:10 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, edible gifts, gift ideas, homemade gifts

Paint your Bread and Eat it!

Having a lazy Saturday morning? Have some fun with your breakfast by painting it first with our edible paint mix; then eat it! What you need: • Bread • Milk • Food colouring • Paint brush • Small containers What to do: Mix 1 Tablespoon of milk with 4...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 7:28 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Creativity & Self-expression, Art and Craft Recipes

Encourage your Toddler to form relationships

Right from birth, babies enjoy the company of others and learn by interacting with others. They try to attract attention in a variety of ways and begin to use their bodies and voices to make contact with those around them. Here are a few ideas to encourage...

Published Sat, Jul 02 2011 9:53 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: PSE development, Child Development, personal social and emotional development

Scrummy Yummy Pumpkin Pie

This super easy traditional pie is a great alternative to apple or other fruit based pies. Try it as an afternoon snack with your cup of tea or as dessert. Ingredients: 450g pumpkin, seeded, sliced and peeled 3 eggs Pinch of nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon mixed...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 11:13 PM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Yummy Recipes, pumpkin recipes

Things for Kids to do in UK

Check out 12 new posts in our FORUM for things to do in the UK OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS! From kids’ cookery, puppet shows, stories and crafts to clown workshops, theatre listings, art classes, drop-in music and dance sessions, games and rides. As...

Published Tue, Aug 18 2009 4:15 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, things to do with toddlers preschoolers

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