Thursday 20 February 2014

40+ Activities for Two Years Old

Assalamualaikum.. Article ni sangat2 berguna utk parents yg ada anak2 kecil/baby especially yg berusia 1-2 tahun la kan.. Aktiviti2 ni selain macam best je....,  tp juga sebenarnya bagus dalam pembentukan dan pembelajaran kognitif kanak2. Sekarang ni Aisha dah pun masuk 1 tahun 5 bulan, bolehla mama & papa start buat beberapa aktiviti ni utk Aisha kan ^^ 

Our two year old kids *love* to BE BUSY with all sorts of activities.  We have a two year old boy and girl and they are constantly “doing” and creating.  I am sure they are not alone in the seemingly boundless energy.  Below are some of the games that they enjoy.
40 activities for 2 year olds

Activities for Two Year Olds

1. Help your child learn to measure.
2. Make letters with play dough.
3. Explore chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar.
4. Jam to musical instruments (and other ideas for kids play).
5. Play with a muffin tin and toy balls as a color game for toddlers.

Be silly with your kids:

6. Decorate faces with playdough hair.
7. Make Squishy bags into an aquarium for your kids to explore.
8. Make a fruit (or veggie) snack necklace for your kids to make and eat.
9. Throw your child’s favorite toy, a birthday party.  
10. Play with bubbles and balls in a tub.
11. Get some PVC pipes, add some seeds - tubes for toddlers!
12. Stab at an foam plate with this toddler activity.

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Help your Child Develop:

13. Make bracelets from cut up straws.  Great for Fine Motor development!
14. Dig out the kitchen tongs and have fun picking up items.  
15. Play with pompoms – try blowing them across the floor.
16. Build with craft sticks – just use Velcro dots.
17. Make collages together – a fun two year old activity.
18. Create a basket of play items – great for the development of play!  
19.  Practice balancing with a plank of wood (aka. Balance beam).
20. Create an edible “sandbox” using cream of wheat.

Get creative!

21.  Use beads and pipe cleaners to create sculptures.
22. Watch your kids have fun and create with “spray bottle” paint.
23. Go on a nature hunt around your neighborhood.
24. Make a light box for your kids to interact with.
25. Play with “edible jewels” – eat pomegranate seeds. 
26. Finger paint with sponges.  It is a great way to have a less-mess art time.
27. Trace their bodies outside with chalk
28. Make tracks in playdough with your toy animals.
29. Practice pouring with your child.  Give them a pitcher and some cups.
30. Make glitter slime with your kids 
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Just for fun:

31. Play with foam shapes in the bathtub.
32. Give your child a pair of scissors and let them shred paper.
33. Play with Petals in a floating bouquet.  
34. Make tracks in playdough with your toy animals.
35. For a quiet-time Kids Activity, have your kids create felt faces.
36. Play with Petals in a floating bouquet.  
37. Make tracks in playdough with your toy animals.
38. Here are 32 *other* fun ideas of things to do with your kids.
39. Create sensory bags with your toddler.
40. Create an invitation to playtime – in a bag.

Original Article from : http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/24737/activities-for-two-year-olds

Wednesday 19 February 2014

41 Clever Organizational Ideas For Your Child’s Playroom














1. An alphabetized cubby system also serves as a learning tool.

An alphabetized cubby system also serves as a learning tool.

2. A pegboard is a great organizational tool from nursery to playroom.

A pegboard is a great organizational tool from nursery to playroom.

3. Labeled drawers will really cut out the hassle of getting dressed in the morning.

Labeled drawers will really cut out the hassle of getting dressed in the morning.

4. Save space by placing puzzles in zippered pouches.

Save space by placing puzzles in zippered pouches.
You can get rid of those bulky boxes. Just remember to cut off the image from the front of the box and tape it to the front of each pouch.

5. Clear storage helps you see what’s in the bins.

Clear storage helps you see what's in the bins.

6. You can also make these cute clear storage bags.

You can also make these cute clear storage bags.
Get the directions here.

7. Use a color-coding system if you have a LOT of Legos.

Use a color-coding system if you have a LOT of Legos.

8. Use curtains to hide storage bins.

Use curtains to hide storage bins.

9. For a kid who loves to read, a window seat provides storage AND a cozy, sunny nook to curl up in.

For a kid who loves to read, a window seat provides storage AND a cozy, sunny nook to curl up in.

10. Or place a bench seat between two bookshelves.

Or place a bench seat between two bookshelves.

11. Brightly-painted nesting tables save space and provide a pop of color.

Brightly-painted nesting tables save space and provide a pop of color.

12. One of these inexpensive IKEA storage bins becomes cute craft storage once you add labels.

One of these inexpensive IKEA storage bins becomes cute craft storage once you add labels.

13. This wooden zoo pen is an adorable idea for storing stuffed animals.

This wooden zoo pen is an adorable idea for storing stuffed animals.

14. Which can be simulated with this bungee cord DIY.

Which can be simulated with this bungee cord DIY.
Get the instructions here.

15. A stuffed animal swing is an equally adorable idea.

A stuffed animal swing is an equally adorable idea.
Get the directions here.

16. Or use an over-the-door shoe organizer for easy access.

Or use an over-the-door shoe organizer for easy access.

17. Works great for crafts, too.

Works great for crafts, too.

18. Use storage boxes that double as seating.

Use storage boxes that double as seating.
Get the directions on how to make the table here.

19. Bins under the play table are another way to save space and create storage.

Bins under the play table are another way to save space and create storage.

20. These DIY rolling cube tables can be separated so each child can have his or her personal workspace.

These DIY rolling cube tables can be separated so each child can have his or her personal workspace.
Get the directions here.

21. Display art easily and quickly with clipboards.

Display art easily and quickly with clipboards.

22. Or try these IKEA curtain rod systems.

Or try these IKEA curtain rod systems.

23. Hang clothing from a makeshift tree branch if no closet is available.

Hang clothing from a makeshift tree branch if no closet is available.

24. Kitchen-style cabinets make for vertical storage that kids can still reach.

Kitchen-style cabinets make for vertical storage that kids can still reach.

25. These bins can be hung low for easy access to your child’s favorite toys.

These bins can be hung low for easy access to your child's favorite toys.

26. A small dresser or bookshelf serves to separate creative workspace from playspace.

A small dresser or bookshelf serves to separate creative workspace from playspace.

27. A wall-mounted desk is easy to put away.

A wall-mounted desk is easy to put away.

28. Paint a wall with chalkboard paint and then hang shelves for easy labeling.

Paint a wall with chalkboard paint and then hang shelves for easy labeling.

29. These drawer pulls act as brilliant little chalk holders.

These drawer pulls act as brilliant little chalk holders.

30. Utilize under-the-bed storage.

Utilize under-the-bed storage.

31. Hang tote bags from a wall coat rack.

Hang tote bags from a wall coat rack.

32. Keep dress-up clothes in vintage suitcases as an inexpensive solution.

Keep dress-up clothes in vintage suitcases as an inexpensive solution.

33. Nail painted crates to the wall for colorful display shelving.

Nail painted crates to the wall for colorful display shelving.

34. These stackable cubbies means that you can customize them however you want.

These stackable cubbies means that you can can customize them however you want.

35. Buckets hung from the wall can hold miscellaneous items, like art supplies or magazines.

Buckets hung from the wall can hold miscellaneous items, like art supplies or magazines.

36. Slanted shoe racks are great for displaying collections.

Slanted shoe racks are great for displaying collections.
Like hot wheels.

37. Magnetic strips can also hold toy cars.

Magnetic strips can also hold toy cars.

38. Easy display shelving creates a library-like air in a playroom.

Easy display shelving creates a library-like air in a playroom.
Get the easy DIY directions here.

39. Slide-out bins provide easy access.

Slide-out bins provide easy access.

40. Hang a rail with extra long hangers so the kids can reach their clothes.

Hang a rail with extra long hangers so the kids can reach their clothes.

41. Sweater organizers can hold clothes and toys.

Sweater organizers can hold clothes and toys.

Original Article from : http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/clever-organizational-ideas-for-your-childs-playroom