Toddler Art Adventures!

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• TODDLER

• ART ADVENTURES

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• Theres no doubt about it. Toddlers love messing
  around with art materials whipping up wild and
  wonderful creations to be hung on the
  refrigerator with great pride.

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• From handprint collages to whimsical valentine
  cards and fragrant playdough masterpieces, tots
  dive into art projects with great enthusiasm.

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• But art is more than just fun its also great
  for your preschoolers fine motor skills,
  language development, imagination and
  inventiveness.

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• Following are a few ideas for expanding your
  little ones artistic horizons.

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• ART ADVENTURES AT HOME

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• Make your kitchen a little art classroom. Tots
  dont have a lot of material demands in the art
  department, but variety is key to their creative
  endeavors.

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• Cover the table in a protective cloth and bring
  out the play dough, paints (washable!), crayons,
  colored paper and paste and let the good times
  roll.

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• Collages are always fun and the materials may be
  right in your house already.

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• Try

Playing cards
Glitter
Seeds
Macaroni
Sequins
Feathers
Cut-up old greeting cards
Magazines
Wrapping paper
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• The list is limited only by your imagination. And
  keep in mind that its the process of creating
  thats important not coloring within the lines.

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• So, be encouraging of your toddlers art. Let
  them talk about their masterpiece.

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• Its a great way to boost language skill
  development as well as getting a bit of insight
  into the thought processes of your young child.

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• LETS HEAR IT FOR THE LIBRARY

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• Local libraries often run a super slate of kids
  activities, with toddler story times combining
  books and an associated craft activity.

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• Its a great place to let the little ones whip up
  some colorful masterpieces while at the same time
  experiencing the joy of books and having a chance
  to meet other tots.

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• Library story times are free, fun and a super way
  to encourage both a love of art and a love of
  books.

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• DAY CAMP CREATIONS

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• Tots who spend a morning at summer day camp get
  plenty of chances to let their creative flags fly
  in daily arts-and-crafts classes, one part of a
  schedule jam-packed with indoor and outdoor fun.

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• Your little one will bring home all sorts of
  projects and decorations from nature-themed
  collages to funky jewelry, scratch art and
  colorful airplanes.

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• Art classes are always a camper favorite, since
  its so much fun to dive into paints, clay and
  crayons surrounded by camp pals and fun-loving
  counselors.

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• COOL COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSES

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• Community centers, YMCAs and year-round day camps
  usually offer a nice selection of toddler art
  classes.

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• Depending on your childs age, classes may
  involve a parent and adult, which gives both you
  and your tot a chance to spend some time together
  

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• while meeting new friends and channeling your
  inner artist in a delightfully messy toddler way.

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• GETTING HANDS-ON AT THE MUSEUM

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• For a cool combination of art and science,
  wildlife or history, check out the toddler
  program schedule at a local zoo or museum.

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• Lots of these institutions run programs for
  youngsters that mix up a little education along
  with some artsy endeavors and of course some
  lively socializing.

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• Childrens museums usually run a wonderful
  variety of programs for all ages of kids,
  incorporating art into everything from music to
  science and literature.

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• Art museums often run family programs that use
  drawing, picture books and music to help bring
  works of art to life.

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• For a really wild hour, try toddler time at the
  local petting zoo which is always a big hit when
  it combines a story, an art activity and a real
  wildlife encounter with critters more their
  size.

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• Let your kids experience the art and crafts
  experience at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

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• Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
  and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
  sports, gymnastics and more.

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• Visit the site at http//www.maplewoodyearround.co
  m to see the fun your child will have at
  Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

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• Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center
• 150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
• PO Box 88 (Mailing)
• South Easton, MA 02375
• Email info_at_maplewoodyearround.com
• Telephone [phone]
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