View Full Version : What are some simple crafts to do with my 2yr old?
Bella_2
Nov 11, 2009, 05:59 PM
I am a stay at home mom, I love to do crafts and I would like to now if anyone has some good ideas of crafts to do with my 2yr old son?
sprtrmpcnsltng
Nov 11, 2009, 06:13 PM
2yrs is still young for purpose driven crafts, in my opinion but my son is only 7months
I would think coloring, creative things that don't have ann expected outcome would be good to build creativity without stunting due to perception of not getting it right.
Finger painting was my favorite thing as a kid. It is messy, creative, and non-dangerous.
I'm a stay at home dad so I know you will do awesome because you know your kid the best.
Hobby lobby and other stores have some great ideas too that might be able to direct you as to the age appropriatness. But again you know your kid the best and what he/she is safe with etc. as far as scissors what not.
It is christmas time so some homemade cards would be a nice thought.
jmjoseph
Nov 11, 2009, 06:29 PM
Here are some good sites that I found:Crafts for Toddlers, Preschool and Kindergarten (http://www.first-school.ws/THEME/crafts.htm)
Pulmicort - FamilyEducation.com (http://fun.familyeducation.com/childrens-art-activities/crafts/33376.html)
Free kid crafts, ideas, and activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and beyond. (http://www.freekidcrafts.com/)
Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers - Free Arts and Crafts Age Guidelines (http://familycrafts.about.com/od/toddlersandpreschoolers/Crafts_for_Toddlers_and_Preschoolers.htm)
Top Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers - Arts and Crafts for Kids 3 and Under (http://familycrafts.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/toddlercrafts.htm)
Toddler Craft (http://www.toddlercraft.net/)
KinderCrafts for Preschoolers and Kindergartners - EnchantedLearning.com (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/toddler/)
Toddler Crafts | Crafts by Age | Family Fun (http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-age/toddler-crafts/)
Crafts with Toddlers: Easy to Do Craft Ideas for Toddlers | Suite101.com (http://kidscrafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/crafts_with_toddlers)
We live way out in the country, so we have to be creative in entertaining our boys. You'd be surprised in what you can come up with.
Have fun!
MayaLocke
Nov 12, 2009, 06:27 AM
Here are a bunch of crafts, specifically designed for children - Craft Directions (http://www.craft-kits.net/other-childrens-crafts.htm)
They include directions and recipes!