Possible Creative Activities for Young Children
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.SEE LIST OF SUGGESTED CREATIVE ACTIVITIES BELOW. I HOPE YOU FIND THEM HELPFUL So, now you are a parent. I know it is stressful at times, but try to remember, not everyone gets to be one. You are truly blessed. I know, my daughter is now college age and while I love her at her current age, very, very much, I also miss her at her younger ages something terrible. It was such a pleasure to get to watch her grow and develop. 
As grandfather of 11, I'd like to help new mothers and fathers. We have several new little ones in our expanding family. So, I am collecting a list for new mothers (and experienced mothers) of Creative Activities for Younger Children . Additional, suggestions would be appreciated.
1. Cut out pictures and create a collage on a theme, such as flowers, pets, colors, etc.
2. Finger paint can be obtained from a craft or eduction supply store and newspaper placed on a tile floor, and let the children use their imagination.
3. Cut out parts of human forms in magazines and past together to tell a story.
4. Story telling.
5. Have the children sing or recited nursery rhymes.
6. Read an age appropriate story and have the children guess the ending.
7. Have the children help make cookies and ice them.
8. Play the words that start with ___ game, words that end with __ or words that contain __ game.
9. Make a paper puppet.
10. If the child wants to play in the pots and pans, let him or her, as long as they can't hurt themselves. You can always wash the pots and pans later.
11. Play dress up.
12. Play music. You and the child sing along. Let the child play small drums, whistles or even twinkle the piano keys.
13. Show and discuss colors.
14. Label every object in the home with it's name.
15. Physical activities are also helpful. Example: jump rope or hopscotch.
REMEMBER: Most experts tell us, stimulation of all senses is important. More ideas to follow. I hope these are helpful and I wish you and yours all the best. One of the books I'd highly recommend is; No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. Also Discipline and Parenting: Time-Out Needs a Time-Out. I freely admit, I am no expert myself. I just think you may find some of the answers to raising well adjusted children in one or more of these books
and again, please feel free to leave comments below.
If you have any suggestions please email us or respond with a comment below and we will add them to this page. More to follow.
As grandfather of 11, I'd like to help new mothers and fathers. We have several new little ones in our expanding family. So, I am collecting a list for new mothers (and experienced mothers) of Creative Activities for Younger Children . Additional, suggestions would be appreciated.
1. Cut out pictures and create a collage on a theme, such as flowers, pets, colors, etc.
2. Finger paint can be obtained from a craft or eduction supply store and newspaper placed on a tile floor, and let the children use their imagination.
3. Cut out parts of human forms in magazines and past together to tell a story.
4. Story telling.
5. Have the children sing or recited nursery rhymes.
6. Read an age appropriate story and have the children guess the ending.
7. Have the children help make cookies and ice them.
8. Play the words that start with ___ game, words that end with __ or words that contain __ game.
9. Make a paper puppet.
10. If the child wants to play in the pots and pans, let him or her, as long as they can't hurt themselves. You can always wash the pots and pans later.
11. Play dress up.
12. Play music. You and the child sing along. Let the child play small drums, whistles or even twinkle the piano keys.
13. Show and discuss colors.
14. Label every object in the home with it's name.
15. Physical activities are also helpful. Example: jump rope or hopscotch.
REMEMBER: Most experts tell us, stimulation of all senses is important. More ideas to follow. I hope these are helpful and I wish you and yours all the best. One of the books I'd highly recommend is; No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. Also Discipline and Parenting: Time-Out Needs a Time-Out. I freely admit, I am no expert myself. I just think you may find some of the answers to raising well adjusted children in one or more of these books
and again, please feel free to leave comments below.
If you have any suggestions please email us or respond with a comment below and we will add them to this page. More to follow.
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