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Újabb vécépapír-gurigás ötlet megvalósításába kezdtem: valamikor még régen a net egyik távoli, sötét sarkában láttam kisautókat, amelyeket ebből az alapanyagból készített egy különösen kreatív felhasználó. Már akkor szöget ütött a fejembe a dolog, de mivel a Kisebbik akkoriban még játszás helyett előszeretettel fogyasztotta a papírgurigákat, elhalasztottam a megvalósítást, egészen mostanáig. Gurigák szokás szerint nagy számban álltak rendelkezésre, színes papírok, ragasztók és kartonok…

Here is a quick way to make a homemade puzzle for little ones. This is a great activity because you can vary it so easily based on your child's ability but tracing a few shapes or more shapes. Grab a file folder or large paper. Trace around some objects from your kitchen i.e. cookie cutters, measuring cup, spoon or magnets. When done, lay the objects around the border of the paper and see if your child can match up the objects to the outline. So simple to make but reinforces a child's visual…

cars & trucks from recycled cartons & containers. they look awesome and are easy to make with your kids

Some simple wine cork stamps I’ve made for tomorrow’s Gandelow Gang classes – wine corks donated by The Wine Buff, funky foam shapes, matchsticks, plant ties and anything else I could lay my hands on in the ‘junk drawer’ in the kitchen (we’ve all got one of them right :) You might also like:cork + [&hellip

Feed the Frog is a fun way to practice counting, sorting, and fine motor skills with pretend play! My little girl had a blast pretending she was in a pond, giving treats to her amiable amphibian friend.

Life size Lincoln Logs made out of pool noodles! So much fun! @ Do It Yourself Remodeling Ideas

I'm sharing a few visual tracking and tactile activities. Excellent activities for reading skills, writing skills, sensory pyramid, and fine motor skills.

Age: approx. 6 months to 2 years (see bottom for tips) Materials: Cardboard Tissue Box and Milk bottle lids (N is currently 13 months. See bottom for tips to simplify or extend to meet your child's needs) Set up as an "Invitation to Play" Different coloured Milk Bottle Lids on a plastic tray and a Tissue Box Woah! What to do first? Stimulated by the different colours and bits and pieces Tipping the tray. Learning about gravity. Using fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to put the…

While in the process of getting my preschool ready for our first day, my little tag-along decided to try out all of our puzzles... Sitting on the table along with the puzzles was a wooden Kleenex box that we plan to used

Easily make a fun learning activity for your toddler or preschooler with items you already have around the house. Learning doesn't have to be expensive!

Activities for 1 year olds? There are so many activities and games out there for toddlers and preschoolers, but having become a mom for the second time around, I am remembering what it was

A big list of infant activities to help engage your infant in learning in developmentally appropriate (and simple) ways.

Strengthen the muscles of the hand with this occupational therapy idea

I saw a fun idea on Pinterest recently. I kept seeing fun toddler busy bag ideas that I wanted to do for my little ones. Between football pr...