Science and Nature Studies
Help Your Toddler Learn about Animals with Funny Animal Videos
Sometimes, when I can’t think of something better to do with my spirited toddler, I pull up YouTube.com and search for “funny animals”. I let my son practice with the mouse by allowing him to choose the videos he wants to watch. (Of course, I am right there making sure nothing inappropriate comes up.) Plus, we get a chance to talk about the animals. He hasn’t seen a lot of chimps or kangaroos in his life, but with the funny animal videos, we get to see them in action.
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Leaf Rubbings
Leaf rubbings can be a great way to nurture your toddler’s interest in nature while helping them practice their fine motor skills.
What you Need for this Toddler Activity…
* A selection of different leaves
* Typing paper
* Crayons
How you Do It…
- Take a walk with your toddler and help them find interesting leaves.
- Place a leaf face down on a table and cover with a piece of paper.
- Peel the wrapper off of a crayon and rub the side of the crayon over the entire leaf.
- Viola! You have a leaf rubbing!
Taking it Further…
* Place a number of leaves under a single piece of paper and make an instant collage.
* Staple leaf rubbings together to make a book.
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Toddler Pet Store Adventure
Even if your family has pets, chances are, your toddler will see something at the pet store that they have never seen before.
Looking at a picture of a puppy or a bird or a fish is one thing, but nothing can compare to having a puppy lick your hand or seeing a bird flutter its wings or watching the lights glisten off the scales of a fish.
The next time you and your toddler are out and about and need a break from the monotony of running errands. Stop by a pet store…And be sure to bring your camera!
