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Adding Toddler Crafts to your Daily Routine
Arts and crafts are important to do with your toddler, since many skills can be taught during these artistic sessions. You will be increasing dexterity in fine motor skills through cutting, pasting and drawing pictures. You will also develop imagination and creativity in your child that will enhance many of the other life skills that he will possess. Arts and crafts allow children to get messy and stray from the hard-and-fast rules, and those opportunities are few and far between with kids. So roll up your sleeves and get out the paintbrushes; it's toddler craft time!
Toddler Friendly Craft Supplies
The first step to creating a toddler craft time in your home is to set up a station that is equipped with supplies that your tot can use. Larger crayons that are easier for little fingers to handle and plenty of coloring books and blank paper will be the first thing to add to your stock. You can also include a pair of safety scissors, some glue sticks and stickers for cut-and-paste projects. Other toddler craft supplies might include large beads and string, washable markers and paints, and a few cans of Play-Do with cookie cutters. For your own peace of mind, it is a good idea to include some paint smocks and plastic covers for tables and chairs as well.
Another supply that you can add to your stash for toddler craft time is a book of ideas for various crafts that are appropriate for this age group. Even a young child can get a great deal of satisfaction in creating a product that requires following instructions and applying a variety of skills to the finished work. Caterpillars made out of egg cartons and necklaces crafted from colored pastas are guaranteed to delight your child. Another resource for toddler craft ideas is the internet, as long as you find guidelines for age appropriateness.
Make it a Family Affair
Getting the whole family involved in toddler craft time can be a fun way to get creative as a group. Your youngster will love to be a part of an activity that older siblings are enjoying, and Mom and Dad will have a grand time getting in on the act as well. Make it a holiday fest of painting wooden ornaments, or a contest to see who can create the craziest monster out of recycled products. The possibilities for toddler craft time are endless and the fun is virtually guaranteed.
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