Easter 2013

This year for Easter it was just bug and I. Bugs dad was on the road. So on Easter we did a small egg hunt in our yard and  after then played with bubbles. On the Monday after Easter we did Easter brunch with my mom and siblings. We did a egg hunt for the kids and all of the kids got Easter gifts from grandma and uncle James.

Do's and Don'ts of Sensory play

We enjoy sensory play and try to do it a few times a week to read about the benefits of sensory play please click Here.  That link will explore the benefits and reasons to do sensory play this one is about what to and not to do.

Do's

• Allow plenty of time
• Expect a mess
• Set rules and stick to them he have 3 rules they are no throwing the material, no dumping the material out, and now  putting it in the mouth
• Remind you child of the rules every time you have sensory play
• Stay calm and that them direct the play
• Enjoy the experience with your child
  

Don'ts

• Force you child to play
• Set a time limit
• Get upset when they make a mess
• Discourage them from putting there feet, face,or sitting in the tub
• Leave them unattended

Our favorite Sensory materials are
Dry corn, rice, pasta,water beads, cloud dough,play dough, and beans. But remember the options are endless this summer we will do shaving cream

What are you favorite Sensory materials?

Toddler chores

Emmalynn is a little over 2 and in the last few months i have been having her help around the house more.

Clear her dishes
After all meals and snacks bug dumps the uneaten food in the trash and then puts her plate, bowl, and silver wear in the sink.

Put dirty laundry in the laundry room
Any time i change Emmalynn's clothes she has to take the dirty ones to the laundry room

Pick up her toys
Before bed i have her help me clean the play area and put the toys away.

Pick up trash around the house 
We walk around and look for any stray trash in the house and pick it up.

Help sweep
For Christmas after she turned one she got a play broom and mop she has since gotten really good at sweeping and now helps me sweep the kitchen and bathroom.

Switch laundry
Emmalynn loves throwing laundry into the dryer and shutting the door.

Put laundry away
She helps me carry laundry to the different rooms and then will help put it in her dresser.

Do your toddlers help you around the house? If so what do you have them help with and do they enjoy it?

wordless Wednesday~Zoo

Finger Painting

Emmalynn loves to finger paint we do it often and she always enjoys it this time i painted too. Normally i just watch her but this time I wanted to paint as well. 

Top left: Look mommy i painted my face

Top Right: Mommy I'm messy

Bottom Left: Painting pictures

Bottom Right: A few of our Paintings the top one that's completely covered i did.

Toddler Activitys

 

Top Left: Color Matching with candy land

Top Right: Playing with her Tag Jr. Books

Bottom Left: Dress up and putting on fake makeup

Bottom Right: Trying to write an E