toddler Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/by-age/toddler/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:09:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png toddler Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/by-age/toddler/ 32 32 The Mixed Up Chameleon Felt Set (Free Pattern) https://buggyandbuddy.com/mixed-chameleon-felt-set-free-pattern/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/mixed-chameleon-felt-set-free-pattern/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:14:32 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=11169 Here’s a free template to make your own felt set based on Eric Carle’s popular children’s book, The Mixed Up Chameleon. The felt pieces are super easy to make and perfect to use for retelling the story. Recently we read the story, The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle. We even made a simple fine...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/mixed-chameleon-felt-set-free-pattern/feed/ 19 Weather Activities for Kids: Thunderstorm Art Project https://buggyandbuddy.com/weather-activities-for-kids-thunderstorm-art-project/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/weather-activities-for-kids-thunderstorm-art-project/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:25:39 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=15221 Incorporate this thunderstorm art project into your collection of weather activities for kids. This stormy art activity is made using paints and construction paper and is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Such a fun way to explore color mixing and the weather! Theo, my preschooler, has been very interested in colors. Recently, he asked me why...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/weather-activities-for-kids-thunderstorm-art-project/feed/ 10 Fine Motor Activity for Kids: Decorate the Felt Christmas Trees https://buggyandbuddy.com/toddler-christmas-activity-decorate-felt-christmas-trees/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/toddler-christmas-activity-decorate-felt-christmas-trees/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:05:36 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=8636 One of our simplest fine motor activities is Christmas themed- Decorate the Felt Christmas Trees with Pompoms. This Christmas activity for kids is super easy to set up and a great way to work on fine motor skills while participating in all the holiday fun!   *This post was originally posted on December 3, 2013 and has since been updated....

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/toddler-christmas-activity-decorate-felt-christmas-trees/feed/ 23 Flower Exploration Center: Sensory, Science, and Art for Spring! https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-activities-kids-invitation-explore-flowers/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-activities-kids-invitation-explore-flowers/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:23:33 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=9926 Looking for some simple and meaningful spring activities for kids? This flower exploration center makes a great hands-on science and sensory activity and is so easy to set up. I love that it encourages observing details and creativity! *This post was originally published on March 1, 2014 and has since been updated. Follow our Spring Crafts &...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-activities-kids-invitation-explore-flowers/feed/ 22 Button Star Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids Inspired by Corduroy https://buggyandbuddy.com/button-star-christmas-ornament/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/button-star-christmas-ornament/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:46 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17376 Here’s a simple button star Christmas ornament craft for kids inspired by the children’s book, Corduroy! It’s such a cute and easy homemade ornament that can be adapted for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten. Be sure you’re following Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest!   This post contains affiliate links.   One of our all-time favorite children’s...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/button-star-christmas-ornament/feed/ 17 Winter Wonderland Small World Play https://buggyandbuddy.com/winter-wonderland-small-world-play/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/winter-wonderland-small-world-play/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:08:53 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=9188 Here’s a super fun sensory play activity for preschoolers- Winter Wonderland Small World! It’s easy to set up and inspires all kinds of imaginative play! Follow our Winter Play and Learning Pinterest board!   *This post was originally published on January 11, 2014 and has since been updated.   This week I’ll be collaborating with five other amazing...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/q-tip-painting-for-kids-using-watercolors/feed/ 4 Baby Bird Plastic Egg Shakers Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/easter-crafts-for-kids-birdseed-egg-shakers/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/easter-crafts-for-kids-birdseed-egg-shakers/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:24:28 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=14892 Repurpose all those plastic eggs by making this adorable Easter and spring craft for kids- birdseed egg shakers. Once the kids are done using their homemade instruments for all kinds of fun sensory play, they can sprinkle the birdseed around outside! Follow our Spring Crafts and Learning Pinterest board!     I’m always looking for fun...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/easter-crafts-for-kids-birdseed-egg-shakers/feed/ 4 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts: Mini Sound Shakers https://buggyandbuddy.com/st-patricks-day-crafts-mini-sound-shakers/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/st-patricks-day-crafts-mini-sound-shakers/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2015 04:22:16 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=14621 Here’s a simple St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids that incorporates the science of sound and creative play- make mini sound shakers just the right size for leprechauns! Follow our Sensory Play Pinterest board!     We’ve been having so much fun with our mini sound shakers. There’s lots of fun learning activities you can do with them,...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/st-patricks-day-crafts-mini-sound-shakers/feed/ 10 Inside Activities for Kids: Snowy Toy Car Ramp https://buggyandbuddy.com/indoor-play-kids-snowy-toy-car-ramp/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/indoor-play-kids-snowy-toy-car-ramp/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:37:58 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=8751 Inside activities for kids become very common and necessary during the cold winter months. Today I’m sharing a fun spin on playing with toy cars indoors- a homemade ramp. And if you’re feeling really daring, why not turn your car ramp into a winter play area…indoors! Follow our Creative Play Pinterest Board! *This post was originally published on December 10,...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/indoor-play-kids-snowy-toy-car-ramp/feed/ 15 Gingerbread Playdough Recipe https://buggyandbuddy.com/winter-sensory-play-gingerbread-playdough-recipe/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/winter-sensory-play-gingerbread-playdough-recipe/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:54:06 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=13791 This gingerbread playdough recipe is the perfect winter sensory play activity. Combine the homemade gingerbread playdough with a few loose parts, and your child will have all kinds of fun creating their very own gingerbread men! (This post contains affiliate links.) Follow our Winter Crafts and Learning Pinterest board!   After reading the story, The Gingerbread Man,...

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