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Toddler Rainbow Craft & Game

Rainbows are great for so many reasons but one is that they make a great, colorful and fun way to help toddlers learn their colors. With St. Patrick’s Day and spring coming up, I sat down and did this toddler rainbow craft that we even turned into a game. Here is the simple craft we did and how we used it in a similar way to how color tablets are used in a Montessori classroom.

This toddler rainbow craft is perfect for spring and St. Patrick's Day. Not only is it an easy craft, but it can be used for some Montessori inspired color work. Easy and fun! quirkyandthenerd.com

Winter Snowflake Craft to Improve Fine Motor Skills

If there is one thing I remember doing as a “winter” craft, it was making snowflakes. You know, just folding up the paper and cutting away at it. Well as a mom now, I realized that this winter snowflake craft is perfect for helping children refine their fine motor skills. So here is how I used snowflake making to teach my toddler to use scissors and helped her fine motor skills.

Do you remember making paper snowflakes as a kid? This winter snowflake craft helps children refine their fine motor skills while also providing a fun craft for those snowy days. Even toddlers can make a snowflake! quirkyandthenerd.com