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Keyboard ABC’s

americansaturdayinc — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:32:56 +0000

I am trying to teach Bridger his ABCs. We sing the ABC song, use the colors, letters and shapes can, and identify letters on pages. I also discovered another way to teach ABC’s and also learn very basic computer skills.

We have a desktop computer that Bridger loves to sit at and play with the keyboard and mouse. I have not let him use the computer when it is on yet, but I though I would start teaching him where things were on the keyboard.

We started singing the ABC’s while pushing the corresponding buttons on the keyboard, while the computer was off. That way he can see the letters as we sing them as well as learn where they are on the computer keyboard. Eventually we will type with the computer on and learn to do other things as well.

“Learning Can”

americansaturdayinc — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:07:30 +0000

I was trying to think of a fun way to teach my toddler basic shapes, colors and letters. I devised this “Learning Can” to use both sight and physical interaction to learn basic concepts. Once the can is finished, use the black frame to choose a shape/color or letter/color combination. Have your child find things of that shape or color or that start with the letter to put in the bucket.

Materials:

1 #10 can or other gallon-size can
Scissors and/or a paper cutter
2 pieces white cardstock
1 piece black cardstock
packing tape
self-adhesive velcro (available in office supply or craft stores)
a pencil and markers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
Items to help draw shapes (small square, circle, rectangle items)
Sewing tape measure

Directions:

Cut the two pieces of white card stock in half so you have four pieces each 4.25 by 11 inches.
Tape two pieces together so you have two long pieces of paper about 4.25 by 22 inches. Only put tape on one side of the paper so you can color on the other side.
Measure and the two pieces of paper so the are as long as the can is around. When you put the papers around the can, the ends should touch. Make sure you cut the two papers the exact same size.
On one paper, draw seven shapes: circle, square, rectangle, star, heart, triangle, and diamond Use the tape measure to make sure they are about the same size and distance apart.
Color each shape a color of the rainbow and label with the color and name of the shape.
On the other piece of paper, write the alphabet in rainbow colors. Put half the alphabet on top, and flip the paper over to write the other half.
Put the two papers together so they are back to back and tape them together. Put tape around the parts that were taped together before so they do not come apart.
Cut the black paper so it fits like a belt buckle around the papers. Thread the paper through it so it forms a window around one shape at a time.
Put a velcro piece on the can, and then cut the matching velcro piece into four pieces. Put one on each end of the papers, so there is one on each end on both sides.
Velcro the paper to the can, and you can flip it around to do shapes on one side, and the alphabet on the other.

Snowflake Mobile

americansaturdayinc — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:54:01 +0000

Items Needed:

1 hanger
yarn
scissors
milk jug
hole punch
white paper

Directions

Cut to rounded triangles from the bottom of the milk jug, then cut two circles from the sides
Punch two holes from in the middle of the circles. Make a small cut with your scissors on each side of the triangles (3 cuts per triangle).
Punch 3 evenly spaces holes around the outside of the circle, and on each corner of the triangle (three holes per plastic shape).
Using the scissors, make a hole through the middle of the milk jug cap.
Cut one really long string of yarn and eighteen medium length strings of yarn. It is ok if they are not exact.
Make 13 snowflakes: 6 small, 6 medium, and one large.
Take the long string of yarn and put it through the milk jug lid. Tie the top to the middle of the hanger, tie the bottom to the large snowflake.
Tie each of the snowflakes with the medium length strings.
Attach one snowflake to each hole you made in the plastic shapes.
Tie the two plastic circles to the bottom of the hanger passing yarn through the holes in the middle. Attach them on either side of the yarn already attached to the hanger.
There should be four remaining strings. Put a knot at the end of two of them. Attach the knotted end of each string to one of the slits on each triangle. Loop the other strings through the other two slits of the other triangles. You should have three strings to hold up the triangles making them hang down and give the snowflakes a 3D effect. Attach the triangles to the ends of the hanger.
Display your creation for all to see!

Creative Reading

americansaturdayinc — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:36:32 +0000

Has your toddler ever wanted you to read the same book over and over again? My son will stay with the same book for sometimes 10-20 minutes. I have found a few things that help keep things interesting, and keep his interest. My son’s favorite is counting. Anything and everything that can be counted, we count it. Sometimes he will take my hand, put his hand in it and have me move his hand over various items to count them.

We also go through and identify colors and name objects. It’s a great way for him to learn and for us to spend quality time. Bridger also likes to look through music books. He just sits on the couch and pages through them.

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

americansaturdayinc — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:18:00 +0000

Here’s a Thanksgiving decoration your kids can make. I had my 18-month-old help me and he had so much fun he was mad when we were finished!

You will need: 1 rectangular box (I used a diaper box), a large circular container or lid (I used a #10 can) scissors, crayons, a stapler, and packing tape

To start, cut the bottom and top off the box so it’s just the sides. Cut one of the long sides off, so you have one long side remaining with a short side attached on both sides. On the side you cut off, trace a circle and cut it out. This will be the body of a turkey. Cut out a long oval shape for the turkey head and neck (I used the section of cardboard that comes apart from the box handles. Color the circle brown, and draw a turkey face and gobble on the oval piece.

On the long side of the 3 section cardboard piece, trace a circle in the middle bottom of the box (use the same circle pattern as for the turkey body). Using your child’s hand, trace hand patterns around the circle and color them in. Staple the turkey neck to the front of the turkey body. Tape the turkey body into the circle pattern. Write Happy Thanksgiving on the top or side if desired.

Take the two side pieces and tape them together in the back so it will stand alone. Display at your Thanksgiving activities and dinner!

Bubbles Bubbles Bubbles!

americansaturdayinc — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:33:47 +0000

This toddler activity should be supervised! I had lots of fun with Bridger pulling out some bubbles. Sometimes he held the little stick while I blew into it, but mostly he just had a blast chasing the bubbles around. Bubbles are easy to find if you have a dollar store nearby, and they can be tons of indoor and outdoor fun.

Raking the Leaves

americansaturdayinc — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:01:47 +0000

A great way to maximize the beatiful fall weather is spending some time out in the leaves. Rake them, jump in them, crush them, or just throw them around. This activity is good for kids and adults of all ages. It is fun, refreshing, and a great way to get some exercise.

Hidden Toy

americansaturdayinc — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:29:52 +0000

This toddler activity can have several variations and target different skill levels. The basic activity requires three empty containers with lids, and one object or toy. Show the toy to your child, then hide it in one of the containers and mix them around. Have the child guess where the toy is. My son got really excited when he found his toy, and then had fun playing with the containers

You can use different colored containers and ask questions like, “Is it in the blue container?” You can use different sized containers and ask, “Is it in the big or small container?”

Shake-O-Lanterns

americansaturdayinc — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:10:50 +0000

Here’s a fun halloween craft that recycles a milk jug.

Materials:

Empty, rinsed out milk jug
Orange paint or food coloring (I mixed red and yellow acryllic paint)
Water (1/4-1/2 cup)
Paper Bag or brown paper
Black and green construction paper ( I used black marker and part of a green box)
Packing tape
Scissors

Directions:

1. Make sure the milk jug is rinsed and dry on the outside.

2. Put a small amount of water in the jug, enough to cover the bottom.

3. Place the paint or coloring into the jug. You can put it on the inside of the lid and then place the lid on the jug.

4. Shake the jug and see if it is the color you want. When you shake, orange color should coat the jug.

5. Secure the lid to the jug with packing tape. Put brown paper around it to form a stem. Add a green leaf if desired.

6. Cut out a black Jack-O-lantern face and tape it to the jug. I put packing tape over the face pieces to secure it.

7. Give it a shake and see your Shake-O-Lantern turn orange!

This is one your toddlers can carry around.

Shake-O-Lantern