Our visit to the local Library!

Yesterday, my daughter and I went to the local library to attend the story time. It was really nice to go and she did well for the first time. The library lady did sing some songs, tell the story and give the kids a picture to color. It was a new experience for my daughter and myself :) I will try to go every week for storytime.

At the same time, I found a really good book of activities for toddlers (1 1/2 to 3 years old). It is called "The Toddler's Busy Book" by Trish Kuffner. It includes 365 creative games and activities that anyone can do with their toddlers throughout the year and using materials found around the house. The book writer is a mom of five children and she wanted to keep them busy all day by doing useful and planned activities. The book doesn't have fancy pictures but it is good resource for parents and caregivers. I plan to try the activities mentioned in this book and share my feedback on my blog.... See y'all

 

Montessori activities at home!

In the last few days, I was looking online for Montessori activities I can do with my 20 months old tot. I found so many ideas that I can use materials from around the house to make them. I made yesterday a sorting tray that helps kids to differentiate colors and shapes. It was easy and fun!

Materials needed: 

1. Back of snack box (I didn't have card stock) 

2. Markers 

3. Scissors 

4. Pencil 

5. Snack tray ( I already have it in the kitchen) 

1. Cut the side of snack box to open it 

2. Trace the shapes using a pencil like circle, star, circle and square on the back of the box 

3. Cut the shapes using scissors 

4. Color the shapes in different colors and put in the tray ... voila!! Enjoy your time with your toddler. 

I recommend to laminate the shapes because my tot loves to put things in her mouth :) 

My tot doesn't get the idea of this game yet but I will try to work on it every day. 

Enjoy!