Toddler craft ideas are a wonderful way to spark creativity and develop fine motor skills in young children. These crafts are often simple, using materials that are safe and easy for little hands to handle. Activities such as finger painting, where toddlers use their hands to explore color and texture, are popular choices. Another fun option is creating collages using pieces of paper, fabric, or even natural materials like leaves and flowers. Simple clay or playdough projects allow toddlers to shape and mold, encouraging tactile exploration.
Crafting with stickers, stamps, or stamps made from sponges can be a fun, mess-free way to engage toddlers in creating their own designs. Additionally, making seasonal crafts, like decorating paper pumpkins for Halloween or crafting paper flowers for spring, can tie in educational elements, such as learning about different colors and shapes. These crafts not only foster creativity but also enhance coordination and focus, offering toddlers a sense of accomplishment when they see their finished work.
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Toddler Craft Ideas
Here’s a list of 100+ Toddler Craft Ideas to inspire creativity and fun for young children:
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Finger painting
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Handprint flowers
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Paper plate masks
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Coloring with crayons
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Pom-pom animals
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Sticker art
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Craft stick picture frames
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Bead necklaces
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Playdough sculptures
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Pipe cleaner shapes
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Popsicle stick puppets
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Tissue paper collages
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Paper towel roll animals
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Cotton ball clouds
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Footprint art
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Paper bag puppets
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Egg carton caterpillars
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Button art
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Paper crown decorations
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Painting with sponges
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Sponge printing
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Making friendship bracelets
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Salt dough ornaments
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Handprint trees
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Pom-pom snowmen
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Rock painting
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Nature collages
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Paper plate tambourines
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Paper and clothespin butterflies
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Cupcake liner flowers
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Animal printouts and coloring
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Leaf stamping
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Foam sticker crafts
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Handprint fish
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Cardboard box house or car
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Construction paper animals
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Feather painting
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Painted wooden spoons (characters)
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Button flowers
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Decorating pencil holders
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Paper lanterns
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Pinecone creatures
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Colorful chalk drawings
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Decorating with washi tape
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Fruit and vegetable stamps
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Rainbow tissue paper art
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Recycled art projects
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Paper plate sunflowers
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Paper bag kites
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Cupcake liner fish
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Animal handprint artwork
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Cardboard tube binoculars
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Button-embellished cards
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Clay fingerprint keepsakes
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Foam and googly eye puppets
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Pinecone bird feeders
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Tissue paper lanterns
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Pom-pom wreath
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Thumbprint jewelry
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Birdhouse painting
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Nature treasure hunt art
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Yarn-wrapped sticks
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Simple sewing cards
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Printable coloring sheets
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Making wind chimes with beads
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Decorative paper chains
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Recycled bottle rocket
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Mosaic tile pictures
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Jellyfish made from paper plates
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Painted wooden blocks
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Bubble wrap prints
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Clothespin flowers
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Tissue paper garland
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Crafting paper butterflies
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Drawing with colored chalk
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Paper plate dolls
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Making a sensory bottle
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Paper roll telescopes
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Animal face hand masks
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Cereal box cars
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Building a cardboard castle
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Shiny foil art
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Fruit and vegetable print art
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Pom-pom hats for stuffed animals
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Decoupage projects
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Bubble painting
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Beaded keychains
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Animal puppet shows
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Decorative greeting cards
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Making paper boats
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Magnetic play pieces (using bottle caps)
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Pipe cleaner crowns
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Kite making
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Muffin tin color sorting
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Printable animal masks
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Playdough stamping
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Decorating plastic cups
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Wool yarn pom-pom making
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Ice cube tray crafts
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Homemade playdough creations
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Making a paper garden
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Create a fish tank with blue cellophane
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Snowflake cut-outs
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Paper plate frogs
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Tissue paper egg crafts
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Pom-pom flowers in paper cups
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Cardboard tube animals
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Painted rocks as paperweights
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Making a dreamcatcher
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Animal footprints in clay
These ideas are designed to be simple, fun, and educational, engaging toddlers in hands-on learning and creativity.
Step-by-Step Process for Toddler Craft Activities:
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1. Finger Painting 🎨
Materials:
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Non-toxic washable paints
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Paper (thick art paper works best)
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Paper towels or wet wipes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Area: Cover the workspace with newspaper or a disposable tablecloth to avoid any mess.
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Set Up the Paints: Pour a small amount of different colors of washable paint onto a palette or plates.
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Guide the Toddler: Show your toddler how to dip their fingers into the paint and gently press them onto the paper.
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Encourage Creativity: Let your toddler experiment with different colors and movements, such as swirling, stamping, or dotting.
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Drying: Set the painting aside to dry, and clean up any spills quickly.
2. Handprint Flowers 🌸
Materials:
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Non-toxic washable paint (variety of colors)
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Construction paper
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Markers or crayons
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Prepare the Materials: Pour paint onto a plate.
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Make the Handprint: Have your toddler dip their hand into the paint and press it onto a piece of construction paper.
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Create the Flower: Once the handprint is dry, draw a flower stem and leaves using markers or crayons.
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Optional Decorations: Add additional details like dots in the center to form the flower’s bloom.
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3. Paper Plate Masks 🎭
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Paper plates
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Crayons or markers
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Construction paper
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Glue
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Scissors
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String (for ties)
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Cut Out the Eyes: Help your toddler cut out eye holes in the center of the paper plate.
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Decorate the Mask: Use crayons, markers, and construction paper to add features like ears, a nose, or colorful designs.
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Attach String: Use glue to attach string to the sides of the plate for the mask to be worn.
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Wear the Mask: Let your toddler wear their new mask and enjoy role-playing or pretend play.
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4. Coloring with Crayons 🖍️
Materials:
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Crayons
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Coloring books or printed coloring pages
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Set Up the Materials: Place a variety of crayons and a coloring book or blank sheets of paper on the table.
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Start Coloring: Let your toddler choose their favorite colors and fill in the pictures.
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Encourage Exploration: Encourage your toddler to experiment with different colors and patterns.
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Display the Artwork: Once finished, hang up their artwork on the fridge or a bulletin board.
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5. Pom-Pom Animals 🐰
Materials:
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Pom-poms (various sizes)
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Glue
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Craft eyes
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Pipe cleaners
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Felt or construction paper
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Create the Body: Glue several large pom-poms together to form the body of the animal (rabbit, bear, etc.).
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Add Features: Attach smaller pom-poms for the face and ears. Use pipe cleaners for whiskers or tails.
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Glue Craft Eyes: Stick on googly eyes for a fun, animated look.
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Finishing Touches: Add other embellishments, such as a felt nose or ears.
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6. Sticker Art ✨
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A variety of stickers (shapes, animals, objects)
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Paper or card
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Prepare the Stickers: Lay out a variety of stickers on the table.
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Stick Them On: Allow your toddler to peel and stick the stickers onto the paper to create their own designs.
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Encourage Creativity: Talk to your toddler about their design and ask questions to inspire further creativity.
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Display: Once done, you can hang their sticker art on the wall or store it in a scrapbook.
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7. Craft Stick Picture Frames 🖼️
Materials:
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Craft sticks (popsicle sticks)
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Glue
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Paint (optional)
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Markers
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Small photo or artwork
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Assemble the Frame: Lay four craft sticks in the shape of a square or rectangle. Glue them together at the corners.
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Paint and Decorate: Let your toddler paint and decorate the frame with markers, glitter, or stickers.
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Insert Photo: Once the frame is dry, place a photo or artwork inside the frame and glue it in place.
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Display: Attach a piece of string to the back for hanging or stand the frame on a shelf.
8. Bead Necklaces 💎
Materials:
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Plastic beads (large enough for toddlers to handle)
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String or elastic cord
Instructions:
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Prepare the String: Cut a piece of string or elastic cord to the desired length for the necklace.
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String the Beads: Show your toddler how to thread the beads onto the string, making patterns or random designs.
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Tie the Ends: Once your toddler has finished the necklace, tie the ends securely.
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Wear and Enjoy: Let your toddler wear their new handmade necklace with pride.
9. Playdough Sculptures 🌟
Materials:
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Playdough in various colors
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Child-safe tools (cookie cutters, rolling pins, plastic knives)
Instructions:
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Roll the Dough: Let your toddler use their hands to roll out playdough into small balls or long shapes.
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Create Shapes: Use cookie cutters, rolling pins, or plastic tools to shape the dough into animals, people, or abstract designs.
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Encourage Exploration: Let your toddler experiment with mixing colors and shaping the playdough in different ways.
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Display: Once the sculptures are finished, they can be displayed as part of an art gallery or played with.
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10. Pipe Cleaner Shapes 🌸
Materials:
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Pipe cleaners (in a variety of colors)
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Scissors
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Beads (optional)
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Shape the Pipe Cleaners: Help your toddler twist and bend pipe cleaners into various shapes, like hearts, stars, or flowers.
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Add Beads (Optional): Thread beads onto the pipe cleaner before twisting to make fun, colorful designs.
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Experiment with Twisting: Show your toddler how to make loops, spirals, or zigzag patterns.
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Display or Play: Once the shapes are complete, they can be displayed, or your toddler can use them in imaginative play.
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