Category: Around the house
DVD Case Dry Erase Board
Great for classrooms: “Use DVD cases and turn the jackets inside out. I had my students each bring in a DVD case. I had them take out the jackets, trace around them on a piece of construction paper, cut them out and slide them into the DVD case cover.” See complete article HERE – neat idea!
Climbing Wall Idea
THIS FAMILY had the awesome idea to install a rock climbing wall on what was the unused (and you gotta admit kinda ugly) part of the house. Super idea, and looks like fun for kiddos. Just make sure if you try this to put down protective flooring around.
Swirley Wall Paint Idea
Use a stencil if needed to create this cute wall design. Great for those rooms with uneven ceilings. via
10 Chores for Toddlers
::Get Dressed — They can also learn to put their dirty clothes in the hamper.
::Brush Teeth — with help from mom or dad to make sure they are thorough!
::Help Pick Up Room
::Water Plants — a watering can or small cup works great for this. Outdoor plants are best since toddlers tend to be a bit enthusiastic in their watering!
::Fold Washcloths
::Put Away Laundry — Silas has learned how to put away his pile of folded laundry in his drawers.
::Pick Up Toys & Put Into Tub — Cleaning up a huge mess is overwhelming for a toddler so it’s better to give them a simple task like putting all of the books back into the basket or the Duplos back into the tub.
::Dust — Give a toddler an sock to wear and let them dust all of the surfaces in a room.
::Wipe Down Sink/Toilet — Cleaning wipes work especially well for young children to use. Or, you can spray some nontoxic cleaner onto a rag and let them wipe down the sink, toilet, or floor in the bathroom.
::Empty Trashes — If you have small trashes in some rooms in your home, this is a perfect job for toddlers. via
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