Tag Archives: 2 year olds

Toy Color Sort

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura

We did this activity back in January, when Honor was still somewhat struggling with identifying colors.  But with it being springtime here, and all the Earth coming alive with color, I thought it would be a great time to share … Continue reading →

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Shamrock Sticker (resist) Painting

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Laura

Pin It Since we had SO much fun with our other sticker resist projects (letters/message and Hearts), Honor & I decided we needed to do another one for St. Pat’s Day. The regular round up of materials for our sticker … Continue reading →

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Honor’s First Sewing Project

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Laura

I saw this wonderful idea to introduce kids to the concept of sewing, from Happy Little Munchkins, and just had to give it a try.   All you need is a large sheet of plastic needlepoint canvas and pipe cleaners. … Continue reading →

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A Variety Of Valentine’s (toddler style!)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Laura

Being a part of such a great blogging community, I was overwhelmed with the wealth of ideas for Valentine Cards … so instead of settling on ONE single way, I decided on the broader idea of using Honor’s artwork to … Continue reading →

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Fakin’ It (snow that is)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Laura

Today, January 31st, it is 50 degrees in MICHIGAN.  It’s been freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw all month.  So, what’s a native Michigan mom to do when there isn’t very much snow in mid-January?  MAKE IT! I got this fabulous idea from Make Do … Continue reading →

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Please excuse our mess …

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Laura

I saw this on Pinterest (actual link from on jennlajeunesse on Etsy) and liked it … because of the reminder of what is important at our house. With moving into a new house this past October, it has been a constant … Continue reading →

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Developmentally Appropriate Toys: 2 – 4 years

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Laura

This is SUCH a fun age to buy for.  Kids are finally mastering fine and gross motor skills … as well as the ability for imaginary play.  Here are some ideas for toys for 2 to 4 year olds (also … Continue reading →

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Drawing Spirals with Spin Art

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Laura

Both my 2 year old and 5 year old got a kick out of this simple, fun, and mesmerizing kid kraft.  I got the idea from another crafty mom … Putti Prapancha.  And, being a LOVER of spirals, we had … Continue reading →

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Candy Color Sort

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Laura

For some reason my 2 year old is having a hard time learning her colors.  Being the girly-girl princess she is she has pink and purple down, but the rest … not so much.  I saw this post (sweetie sort) … Continue reading →

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Creating a Cuckoo Clock (and Bird) Costume

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Laura

Thanks to an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Mickey’s Adventures in Wonderland … where Mickey & Donald chase after a runaway cuckoo bird), Honor has been quite interested in cuckoo clocks.  Also, one of her favorite songs is “Tick tock … Continue reading →

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