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   Exploring/creating art-using items around the house. This was so much fun, and very hands-on. My daughter really enjoyed the different textures and shapes. Materials we used: -Plastic fork  -Paper towel roll  -Flowers  -Clothespins/with pom poms -Plastic bottle top -Straws -Craft stick  Explore and create art using different designs with each material.  During our art time, I went over how each item created a different design. Be creative and use your imagination! “Everything you can imagine is real.” ― Pablo Picasso Pin for later

Today the book chosen by my two-year-old was The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. When I read her stories we tend to interact whether it's through puppets, drawings, or even painting. (Sometimes even short plays) She seems to really enjoy the interaction. Today we did some interaction using her Magnetic Easel board. If you would like to create your own interactive story here is what you will need. Materials I used for this simple activity were: Craft paper Crayons Pieces of magnetic tape scissors laminate sheet We created the little boy Peter, a snowman, a few buildings with snow packed on the roofs, snowballs, and snow hills.  It was so much fun! My daughter was Peter throughout the story, and she even made him throw a few snowballs. We did some counting, and color identification, and made peter walk up a few snow hills.  Pin For Later

Today at Play-Doh cafe, we grilled up some hot dogs, baked a delicious pizza, and found a one-of-a-kind recipe for mom's homemade meatballs to add to our Italian seasoned spaghetti. We served up root beer floats and  Italian cream sodas. Our pug dined in and when he was finished he left us a very nice tip! Oh, what fun we had with our pretend play. Pin for later

Learn about colors in a fun creative way! We created some little color rockets.  Materials needed to create your rockets  popsicle sticks craft paper  crayons   glue pencil/pen scissors You can either draw your own rocket and cut them out, or you can use a template.  I went ahead and drew the rockets.   We also added some glitter. Color each rocket a different color and label. Now blast off and learn about the different colors.

We absolutely love doing crafts in our home. I'm always on the look out for new crafts to do with my daughter. I want to keep her busy, and she's so into exploring, and trying new things. Today in the morning we headed off to the library. Every Tuesday they have Story time, with a craft. The librarian reads a few books, and after all the children participate in making a craft. (Parents are usually hands on with the craft as well) Today we made mini Felt boards with cut out shapes.  Materials needed for this project: Cardboard (Cut into a medium sized square) Glue Stick Felt (any color you choose for your background) Scissors Cut  your cardboard into a square shape. After cut some felt, and glue it on your board.  Once you are all done with that you can make some shapes using your left over felt. (Whatever shapes you decided on making, it's all up to you) Once your done your toddler will enjoy placing the felt shapes on the board. Pretty simple, and toddler ...