Toddle Babes

Being Three…

The 3-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating. Their days are filled with busy exploration of their world. Become a part of this world by joining in and trying to understand what makes the average 3 year...

Published Wed, Jul 28 2010 7:32 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Discipline Techniques, Parenting, toddlers, naughty, bedtime, temper tantrums

No Cook Strawberry Jam

After going to a pick-your-own farm to pick strawberries, why not make your own jam? Here is a recipe for NO COOK Strawberry Jam. Let you toddler mash the berries and mix and stir in the other ingredients. When the jam is ready, you can go one step further...

Published Sat, Jul 31 2010 6:18 PM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Educational Fun and Games, Yummy Recipes, cooking with toddlers, jam recipes, strawberry recipes

Pasta and Rice Paint

With this simple Pasta and Rice Paint recipe you can make all kinds of different colours of pasta and rice to make many different craft projects. Coloured pasta and rice can add so much texture to children’s art and they will love the opportunity...

Published Fri, Aug 06 2010 10:23 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

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

A Tasty Goldfish Bowl?

Make a tasty, edible goldfish bowl that will be a great hit with your toddlers. Age group: 2+ years What you need: Blue jelly or gelatin and blue food colouring. fish- shaped sweets What to do: Make up the jelly as per the instructions on the packet....

Published Sun, Aug 08 2010 10:36 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Yummy Recipes, recipes, cooking with toddlers, party food, jelly recipe

Personalised postcards

Going away on holiday? Before you leave, get out the paints and get messy. Make these lovely postcards to send to friends and family far and near. Age group: 1 year+ What you need: Large piece of plain card (or cheat and buy ready cut plain postcards...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 10:39 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, holiday ideas

Road Trip Sanity Saver

Taking long trips in a car is sometimes unavoidable and can be a daunting prospect for you. How will you amuse your toddler. What can be done? This is a simple and fun way to adapt “eye spy” into a paper game. Age group: 3 + years What you...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 10:49 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Educational Fun and Games

Bean Busy

Beans are fun to plant and watch grow, are yummy to eat and even make great art materials. Try this quick and easy art activity using a variety of different types of beans and lentils. Age group: 3years+ What you need: An assortment of dried beans and...

Published Sat, Aug 14 2010 10:07 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Art and Craft Activities, Creativity & Self-expression, using beans, bean art

Artist on the Go!

This fun and cute creation is guaranteed to get your budding artist inspired. Using discarded clothing and a simple notebook, you can make a wonderful and educational tool for your toddler. Age group: 3+ years What you need: Old jeans or trousers with...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 10:52 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

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

Autumn Leaf Bunting

This Leaf Bunting makes a great display for a Harvest Festival, Autumn or Thanksgiving, experience the fun of leaf collecting and rubbing too! Age 2+ years What you need: Paper in red, orange and yellow Brown or red crayon or chalk Cord or string Sticky...

Published Wed, Sep 29 2010 2:48 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Art and Craft Activities, Seasons, leaf art, autumn crafts, bunting

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

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

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

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

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

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