CAMPING ART FOR TODDLERS Supplies: - 1 black construction paper per child - 2 construction papers cut in triangle (color of choice) (I like to give each child the choice if the atmosphere of the classroom allows it) - a bunch of brown paper strips - at least 3 evergreen trees per child. It was a week project for our class. First we peeled and applied star stickers on a black construction paper. It is such a good and appreciated fine motor activity for toddlers. Then I took a picture of them sitting in front of me. It was a little bit of a challenge to make them looking at me and not move, then figure out the size of the picture. It has to be on the smaller size. The child on the picture is not 2 yet and was not interested in making the tent so I made it for him. When I showed him he gave me a beaming smile. The goal of art at that age is more the appreciation of it so I knew my goal was met when I saw his reaction. The other children loved making the tent. They applied glue w
This blog provides activities for toddlers, with strategies how to implement them. They encourage every aspect of child development: cognition, social and emotional, fine and gross motor, communication and art. I hope my 30+ years of experience working with young children will help you to coach the toddler(s) under your care, for a happy and learning life.