As a stay-at-home parent turned preschool teacher, I have always enjoyed doing activities and arts and crafts with my children. There are so many benefits for them from their tiny hands to their developing brains. I love watching them as they get dirty, socialize and have a chance to be creative! Best of all, they have an opportunity to work on their fine motor skills, coordination and problem-solving skills. All while they have fun! 

I will share some ideas to keep your child busy, especially over those long winters months or breaks from school. Along with ideas and links to everything I will share some resources that prove how the benefit of art is so great for your child's growth and development. 

 

Week of Christmas Crafts:

18 Dec 2023 06:57

With just over a week until Christmas, I thought I would list a few activities that you and your child could easily do together that would also make a great Christmas gift for grandparents/mom/dad. These crafts are great for the toddler/preschool age group as they help to develop their fine motor skills and allow them to spark creativity! The following link is a great resource for parents and educators on the importance of play for children and how these learning opportunities are so beneficial in their growth! 

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Top 10 Developmental Games/Toys for Toddlers

6 Dec 2023 23:13

One of the best opportunities for toddlers to build their development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills is through games and play. Playing games allows for social interaction with others, develop self-control, use working memory and learn how to focus their attention. Here is a list of games and toys that you and your child will enjoy playing together! Click on the links to my Amazon Store to see the products I have chosen. (I am an Amazon Affiliate and earn with qualifying purchases) #Ad

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