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🌸 Spring Montessori DIY Activity 🌸

Okay, I couldn't wait 2-5 days for this activity so boom

💥 - I made it within 1 hours. This toddler DIY activity can easily develop new fine motor abilities. They may practice coordination, precision, and other skills by grabbing their fine motor tweezers (or hands), picking up a puffy, and placing it in the animal's mouth.

( Yes, I am @Little.SouthernBellies & gave myself permission to post these lol)Atlanta

YOU CAN:

-Make the mouths different shapes or sizes to improve difficulty.

- Color or Shape match to improve to boost recognition skills.

- Laminate & save for later use. After spring we will swap for summer theme ( probably ocean life ). It's up to you.

- Print faces or draw them. Our printer isn't working & I don't own a projector.

Yes, I could've paid $14 for something similar to this, but why when I have the time & tools on hand? This activity pushed me to discover a new skill ( good or bad) - no judgement, that I completely forgot about. It calmed mind & allowed me to be in the moment with my family.

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•SENSORY PLAY | DIY | RECIPE | SENSORY BIN | TODDLERS | FINE MOTOR SKILLS | PARENTING | PARENTS | KIDS | ACTIVITIES | PLAY | TACTILE | ANIMAL | SPRING

#PlayIdeas #SensoryPlay #Montessori #ToddlerPlayIdeas #CraftingFun #MontessoriBaby #MontessoriKids #MontessoriToddler #FunBudgetPlay #LifeWithLittles #BabyPlayIdeas #PlayTogether #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning

2025/4/1 Edited to

Spring is the perfect time to engage toddlers in sensory play that encourages fine motor skills and coordination. This DIY activity allows children to explore various shapes and colors as they interact with their creations. By adapting the difficulty level with different mouth shapes, kids can develop problem-solving skills while learning about animals. Use everyday materials to make this craft environmentally friendly and budget-conscious. Laminate the creations for repeated use and swap themes as seasons change, fostering an ongoing learning journey. Activities like these not only entertain but also promote creativity and family engagement as parents and children craft together. Embrace the joy of learning through play with this simple yet effective spring sensory activity!

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