This is one of the most loved toys in our house. My twins loved this when they were babies but they still run around with them now at 2 years old. They also love the process of making and painting with natural dyes, so they enjoy making them as well!
This was my first ever knitting project! The boys each received one of these in their easter basket. I found the craft in the book Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 2 – 4s. This is a great resource for creating toys for small children. The author has also…
I made these as a gift for my boys. I am planning on getting them some watercolor paints for their birthday and I thought they would enjoy a place for their brushes that is wholly their own. This was actually a very simple craft. First I painted watercolors on a piece of felt . This is…
The boys enjoyed this way more than I was expecting! It was very simple to make so it is becoming a staple in our home. I mixed turmeric in a glass of water and then poured the mixture into an ice tray. I also added a few marigold petals on top for a little texture…
Sensory Play Play Dough is a great sensory tool. It can be squished, squeeze and rolled. Apart from it’s tactile properties, it can also be scented to provide an olfactory sensory experience. Fine Motor Skills Playing with Play Dough strengthens the wrists, hands and arms. Pinching, rolling, poking and squeezing strengthens the fingers which will…