Kids love to create chains. It is like they are building a masterpiece! After mastering this snake they could even make newspaper chains to decorate their own room. Warning – this art activity is addictive for kids aged 4 to 7 years. Sam






Kids love to create chains. It is like they are building a masterpiece! After mastering this snake they could even make newspaper chains to decorate their own room. Warning – this art activity is addictive for kids aged 4 to 7 years. Sam
This step by step aeroplane art project is suitable for toddlers aged 3 to 5yrs.
Today we are making some aeroplanes using felt strips, pegs and glue. Make several planes, paint them in different colours and hang them up as a mobile!
Give yourself the gift of creating moments of joy with your child on a daily basis.
Sam
Every octopus will be different. Use a variety of felt pens or paints to create uniqueness. You may try other things to thread like bottle top lids or buttons. This activity is best suited for ages 2-5 yrs and remember to supervise younger ones closely with the beads.
Sam
Making art with your toddler can start with some very simple projects. This Cloudy Rainbow art project is suitable for 18 mths to 5 yrs.
Cotton wool is a fantastic material to introduce to your toddler. Light and fluffy, they can pull it, stretch it until it breaks and then make some fluffy clouds with it. Happy Australia Day 2015! Sam
PS: Congratulations to Stella (11) who is starring in her first hand model photo shoot below.
This dragonfly is so cute and threading is an excellent fine motor control exercise for pre-schoolers but just as fun for your tween.
Making dragonfly’s is best for pre-schoolers and older. If you do attempt this with your toddler be present in the moment and very watchful. Use your own common sense and judgement. If you are not sure wait until they are at least three years old and then supervise closely. Sam
Wooden pegs are so versatile and generally you will already have some laying around.
Take 5 minutes every day to just sit down with your toddler to create something together. It will do wonders for you and your child.
Make Joy Simple – when you create
A fish can be fun when you make it with patty pans.
Time to find your toddler and create!
Experience the joy of watching your toddler discover what they can make and do!
If you are a mum or dad with a toddler this is a simple project you can do with them that will help develop their fine motor skills.
I have laid out the instructions in great detail as they each provide a focus for different skills. If you notice your toddler having difficulty with a step use that as a teaching moment. Help them with the steps they are having difficulty with. Maybe even create a new activity like “folding things in half” if they are having trouble with that step.
Always remember: Be present in the moment with you toddler. You are creating a joyful learning experience. Picture yourself in the third person if that helps you. Doing this you may experience a feeling like “I am alive!” I know I do. Sam
Ok – Let’s get started!