Toddler activities, ideas, resources
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Heather Thalwitzer
Feb 7, 2011, 11:30:54 AM2/7/11
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I realize that not everyone is to this point yet, and I apologize for
posting something irrelevant to you, but it's what is on my mind &
maybe you'll remember some of these ideas or somehow be able to use
this in the future.
Toddlerhood is a time to learn, explore, create, and absorb... and I
want to allow for this in positive ways.
I want to start implementing more activities for my son during the
day. I would also love ideas for park playdates-- scavenger hunts,
planting a bean in a clear glass jar to watch it grow from home,
making peanut butter pinecones covered in bird seed as bird feeders
(is it not environmentally friendly to feed birds?), etc...
I found this blog very useful in general and wanted to share. Her
focus is a raising her child through a homeschool version of
montessori methods. I'm not strictly doing Montessori, but I don't
doubt that there is some awesome wisdom in using their simple but
inspiring activities... http://mommyme-thewonderyears.blogspot.com/
My husband keeps telling me programs like Gymboree are "not in the
budget" as we're trying to buy our first home. I get creative and take
my son to library storytime and Barnes & Noble's free story time...
but so far, these programs haven't really held his attention or worked
with our schedule. Luckily a local friend just recommended our
community rec center- their programs are a bargain and centered around
"active" toddlers, not passive preschoolers who will sit for a story.
I encourage you to see what is available in your area if you are in a
similar lacking financially, needing to entertain & wanting to enrich
your child situation.
I am desperate for ideas, so please share all that you have!
This morning my son moved dried noodles from one bowl to another with
tongs. We did some finger painting, then we made "emoticon hearts" and
talked about different emotions.
posting something irrelevant to you, but it's what is on my mind &
maybe you'll remember some of these ideas or somehow be able to use
this in the future.
Toddlerhood is a time to learn, explore, create, and absorb... and I
want to allow for this in positive ways.
I want to start implementing more activities for my son during the
day. I would also love ideas for park playdates-- scavenger hunts,
planting a bean in a clear glass jar to watch it grow from home,
making peanut butter pinecones covered in bird seed as bird feeders
(is it not environmentally friendly to feed birds?), etc...
I found this blog very useful in general and wanted to share. Her
focus is a raising her child through a homeschool version of
montessori methods. I'm not strictly doing Montessori, but I don't
doubt that there is some awesome wisdom in using their simple but
inspiring activities... http://mommyme-thewonderyears.blogspot.com/
My husband keeps telling me programs like Gymboree are "not in the
budget" as we're trying to buy our first home. I get creative and take
my son to library storytime and Barnes & Noble's free story time...
but so far, these programs haven't really held his attention or worked
with our schedule. Luckily a local friend just recommended our
community rec center- their programs are a bargain and centered around
"active" toddlers, not passive preschoolers who will sit for a story.
I encourage you to see what is available in your area if you are in a
similar lacking financially, needing to entertain & wanting to enrich
your child situation.
I am desperate for ideas, so please share all that you have!
This morning my son moved dried noodles from one bowl to another with
tongs. We did some finger painting, then we made "emoticon hearts" and
talked about different emotions.
Sarah Boye
Feb 7, 2011, 11:34:10 AM2/7/11
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I'm planning on homeschooling and I want to get started with activities soon too. Most days though I feel like I'm just doing enough to keep my head above water.
Maybe we can do a co-op every so often?
I LOVE this blog for ideas-
http://codenamemama.com/category/activities-for-toddlers/toddler-activity-schedule/
Sarah
(Vala, 22 months)
Maybe we can do a co-op every so often?
I LOVE this blog for ideas-
http://codenamemama.com/category/activities-for-toddlers/toddler-activity-schedule/
Sarah
(Vala, 22 months)
Heather H
Feb 7, 2011, 1:27:43 PM2/7/11
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Just chiming in that I got these and think the ideas are awesome! Keep me in the loop!
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Sarah Boye
Feb 7, 2011, 4:42:38 PM2/7/11
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I'm getting this book with my Barnes and Noble groupon, so I'll let you guys know if there's any good info.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/2000-Best-Games-and-Activities/Susan-Kettman/e/9781402201943/?itm=1&USRI=the+2%2c000+best+games+and+activities
Sarah
(Vala, 22 months)
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/2000-Best-Games-and-Activities/Susan-Kettman/e/9781402201943/?itm=1&USRI=the+2%2c000+best+games+and+activities
Sarah
(Vala, 22 months)
Allison
Feb 7, 2011, 6:33:46 PM2/7/11
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I have a few books (PDF) that are specifically for toddler activities.
It's not kosher for me to share, but I will send them to you if you
are interested. I am much like you in that sense -- I really want to
start implementing more activities in Carli's day, but also activities
that don't require a lot of money as funds are tight.
Thank you for the blog. I love reading blogs and have not heard of
this one yet. I am off to go check it out. Thanks for the share!
On Feb 7, 11:30 am, Heather Thalwitzer <heatherthalwit...@gmail.com>
wrote:
It's not kosher for me to share, but I will send them to you if you
are interested. I am much like you in that sense -- I really want to
start implementing more activities in Carli's day, but also activities
that don't require a lot of money as funds are tight.
Thank you for the blog. I love reading blogs and have not heard of
this one yet. I am off to go check it out. Thanks for the share!
On Feb 7, 11:30 am, Heather Thalwitzer <heatherthalwit...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I realize that not everyone is to this point yet, and I apologize for
> posting something irrelevant to you, but it's what is on my mind &
> maybe you'll remember some of these ideas or somehow be able to use
> this in the future.
>
> Toddlerhood is a time to learn, explore, create, and absorb... and I
> want to allow for this in positive ways.
>
> I want to start implementing more activities for my son during the
> day. I would also love ideas for park playdates-- scavenger hunts,
> planting a bean in a clear glass jar to watch it grow from home,
> making peanut butter pinecones covered in bird seed as bird feeders
> (is it not environmentally friendly to feed birds?), etc...
>
> I found this blog very useful in general and wanted to share. Her
> focus is a raising her child through a homeschool version of
> montessori methods. I'm not strictly doing Montessori, but I don't
> doubt that there is some awesome wisdom in using their simple but
> inspiring activities...http://mommyme-thewonderyears.blogspot.com/
> posting something irrelevant to you, but it's what is on my mind &
> maybe you'll remember some of these ideas or somehow be able to use
> this in the future.
>
> Toddlerhood is a time to learn, explore, create, and absorb... and I
> want to allow for this in positive ways.
>
> I want to start implementing more activities for my son during the
> day. I would also love ideas for park playdates-- scavenger hunts,
> planting a bean in a clear glass jar to watch it grow from home,
> making peanut butter pinecones covered in bird seed as bird feeders
> (is it not environmentally friendly to feed birds?), etc...
>
> I found this blog very useful in general and wanted to share. Her
> focus is a raising her child through a homeschool version of
> montessori methods. I'm not strictly doing Montessori, but I don't
> doubt that there is some awesome wisdom in using their simple but
Allison
Feb 7, 2011, 6:36:52 PM2/7/11
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I've seen that book in the store! It caught my eye because I am always
wondering what I am going to do with Carli. Let us know how you like
it! :)
On Feb 7, 4:42 pm, Sarah Boye <sarah.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm getting this book with my Barnes and Noble groupon, so I'll let you guys
> know if there's any good info.http://search.barnesandnoble.com/2000-Best-Games-and-Activities/Susan...
>
> Sarah
> (Vala, 22 months)
wondering what I am going to do with Carli. Let us know how you like
it! :)
On Feb 7, 4:42 pm, Sarah Boye <sarah.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm getting this book with my Barnes and Noble groupon, so I'll let you guys
>
> Sarah
> (Vala, 22 months)
Katie Martinez
Feb 7, 2011, 6:37:19 PM2/7/11
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I'm so glad you sent this b/c I am at a total loss for what to do w/Miles. He turned 2 in Nov so is past the point where I would put him in preschool, can't go until next year, and I'm considering not putting him in at all since the older kids will be doing HS enrichment at Spark or the Downtown Homeschool Enrichment Classes. Thanks for the links!!
--
Katie Martinez
Leader, La Leche League of Des Moines
LLLofM...@gmail.com
Breastmilk is BESTmilk!
http://www.lllusa.org/web/DesMoinesIA
On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Heather Thalwitzer <heathert...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Katie Martinez
Leader, La Leche League of Des Moines
LLLofM...@gmail.com
Breastmilk is BESTmilk!
http://www.lllusa.org/web/DesMoinesIA
Sydney
Feb 7, 2011, 8:44:21 PM2/7/11
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We try to do things around the house with whatever we have on hand. I
also talk about everything that we see, at home or not. This tends to
lead to activities we come up with on the spot.
Also, the Library is a great place to check out books about games and
crafts for kids.
Sydney
On Feb 7, 6:37 pm, Katie Martinez <lllofmetai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm so glad you sent this b/c I am at a total loss for what to do w/Miles.
> He turned 2 in Nov so is past the point where I would put him in preschool,
> can't go until next year, and I'm considering not putting him in at all
> since the older kids will be doing HS enrichment at Spark or the Downtown
> Homeschool Enrichment Classes. Thanks for the links!!
>
> On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Heather Thalwitzer <
>
>
>
> heatherthalwit...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I realize that not everyone is to this point yet, and I apologize for
> > posting something irrelevant to you, but it's what is on my mind &
> > maybe you'll remember some of these ideas or somehow be able to use
> > this in the future.
>
> > Toddlerhood is a time to learn, explore, create, and absorb... and I
> > want to allow for this in positive ways.
>
> > I want to start implementing more activities for my son during the
> > day. I would also love ideas for park playdates-- scavenger hunts,
> > planting a bean in a clear glass jar to watch it grow from home,
> > making peanut butter pinecones covered in bird seed as bird feeders
> > (is it not environmentally friendly to feed birds?), etc...
>
> > I found this blog very useful in general and wanted to share. Her
> > focus is a raising her child through a homeschool version of
> > montessori methods. I'm not strictly doing Montessori, but I don't
> > doubt that there is some awesome wisdom in using their simple but
> > inspiring activities...http://mommyme-thewonderyears.blogspot.com/
> Breastmilk is BESTmilk!http://www.lllusa.org/web/DesMoinesIA
also talk about everything that we see, at home or not. This tends to
lead to activities we come up with on the spot.
Also, the Library is a great place to check out books about games and
crafts for kids.
Sydney
On Feb 7, 6:37 pm, Katie Martinez <lllofmetai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm so glad you sent this b/c I am at a total loss for what to do w/Miles.
> He turned 2 in Nov so is past the point where I would put him in preschool,
> can't go until next year, and I'm considering not putting him in at all
> since the older kids will be doing HS enrichment at Spark or the Downtown
> Homeschool Enrichment Classes. Thanks for the links!!
>
> On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Heather Thalwitzer <
>
>
>
> heatherthalwit...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I realize that not everyone is to this point yet, and I apologize for
> > posting something irrelevant to you, but it's what is on my mind &
> > maybe you'll remember some of these ideas or somehow be able to use
> > this in the future.
>
> > Toddlerhood is a time to learn, explore, create, and absorb... and I
> > want to allow for this in positive ways.
>
> > I want to start implementing more activities for my son during the
> > day. I would also love ideas for park playdates-- scavenger hunts,
> > planting a bean in a clear glass jar to watch it grow from home,
> > making peanut butter pinecones covered in bird seed as bird feeders
> > (is it not environmentally friendly to feed birds?), etc...
>
> > I found this blog very useful in general and wanted to share. Her
> > focus is a raising her child through a homeschool version of
> > montessori methods. I'm not strictly doing Montessori, but I don't
> > doubt that there is some awesome wisdom in using their simple but
>
> > My husband keeps telling me programs like Gymboree are "not in the
> > budget" as we're trying to buy our first home. I get creative and take
> > my son to library storytime and Barnes & Noble's free story time...
> > but so far, these programs haven't really held his attention or worked
> > with our schedule. Luckily a local friend just recommended our
> > community rec center- their programs are a bargain and centered around
> > "active" toddlers, not passive preschoolers who will sit for a story.
> > I encourage you to see what is available in your area if you are in a
> > similar lacking financially, needing to entertain & wanting to enrich
> > your child situation.
>
> > I am desperate for ideas, so please share all that you have!
>
> > This morning my son moved dried noodles from one bowl to another with
> > tongs. We did some finger painting, then we made "emoticon hearts" and
> > talked about different emotions.
>
> --
> Katie Martinez
> Leader, La Leche League of Des Moines
> LLLofMetai...@gmail.com
> > My husband keeps telling me programs like Gymboree are "not in the
> > budget" as we're trying to buy our first home. I get creative and take
> > my son to library storytime and Barnes & Noble's free story time...
> > but so far, these programs haven't really held his attention or worked
> > with our schedule. Luckily a local friend just recommended our
> > community rec center- their programs are a bargain and centered around
> > "active" toddlers, not passive preschoolers who will sit for a story.
> > I encourage you to see what is available in your area if you are in a
> > similar lacking financially, needing to entertain & wanting to enrich
> > your child situation.
>
> > I am desperate for ideas, so please share all that you have!
>
> > This morning my son moved dried noodles from one bowl to another with
> > tongs. We did some finger painting, then we made "emoticon hearts" and
> > talked about different emotions.
>
> --
> Katie Martinez
> Leader, La Leche League of Des Moines
> Breastmilk is BESTmilk!http://www.lllusa.org/web/DesMoinesIA
Heather Thalwitzer
Feb 7, 2011, 9:23:35 PM2/7/11
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Thanks! Tonight I made some aluminum foil boats for Harrison, and we
put them in a pot of water in the middle of the floor in the kitchen
(on top of a towel, of course.) Then we added a tupperware container
full of water and an empty glass jar. He moved all the water from the
pot to the tupperware. Then I added turmeric to the water to make it
yellow and showed it to him in the glass. We also examined how the
boats float, a strawberry floats and the spoon sinks. We then dumped
the turmeric mixture in his bath and he had a yellow bath. My husband
thinks I'm a nut- but it kept us all sane. Phew.
put them in a pot of water in the middle of the floor in the kitchen
(on top of a towel, of course.) Then we added a tupperware container
full of water and an empty glass jar. He moved all the water from the
pot to the tupperware. Then I added turmeric to the water to make it
yellow and showed it to him in the glass. We also examined how the
boats float, a strawberry floats and the spoon sinks. We then dumped
the turmeric mixture in his bath and he had a yellow bath. My husband
thinks I'm a nut- but it kept us all sane. Phew.
I LOVE those resources you shared, Sarah. I'll look for the book. The
website is really really great.
Allison, what books do you have (PDF) - I'm not even sure how you'd be
able to share them?
Sydney, thanks for the ideas.
Katie, those sound like great groups.
Heather, welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying these ideas. There are lots
of Montessori ideas for infant development, FYI. Just google it. Fun
textures, sounds, shapes, colors...
Sydney Lendian-MacDonald
Feb 8, 2011, 11:48:07 AM2/8/11
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I have The Preschoolers Busy Book, Kids Create, and Little Hands Big Fun craft books. They're all great for fun ideas. The Preschoolers Busy Book is really wonderful for teaching expierences. I'll bring them to the Meet up so everyone can take a gander. Plus I tend to see these books at thrift stores. -Sydney
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