Idea's for child activities?

[lostdreams]

Ok guys....help needed. lol
I'm planning an activity for one of my many jobs..lol...for a child aged 2. Anyways, this activity has to involve different textures and possibly involving little cars too, but not necessary, i have tried to think of different ideas, but right now, my brain wont work.
So, have you guys got any ideas? Please help. lol

[troubleinohio]

PS
yes sara Im Feeling MUCH better today!! I finally got a good solid sleep last night (at least up until 3 a.m, which Ive been up since, but hey I went to bed at like 9, so I slept from 9 til 3 very nicely and i feel chipper today!!)

[troubleinohio]

well you guys danced circles around me, rofl! I couldnt think of a damnn thing, haha! Is this why my kids are hypersensitive and have sensory issues, I didnt have snails swimming in shaving cream when they were little(er)??? LOL
Great ideas ladies! Now I just need to go back in time and re-do my kid's early childhood!! Nah, I'll just have another baby (psyche!!). We have Lisa's baby comin soon, our own little First Forum Baby =)

[LateAugust]

water and finger paints are great.  chalk and markers,  play dough works well.  if you want to use crafts and textures, creating  art is a great choice.  you can go to Micheals or a similar craft store and get a lot of ideas and the cost is minimal.   if you are engaging one on one with the child  there is nothing that beats going to the local Goodwill store, picking out a lot of crazy clothes and using your imagination once you get home, or whereever,  to become any person you want to be....    it is a good activity for kids and allows them to really use their minds  and for the two of you to share a fun activity as you create a play  or perform SnowWhite one more time.       A sleeping bag and riding it down the stairs is a hoot at that age,  its like sledding without the cold!!    I live in an area where it is colder than heck right now,  I did not sit my children in front of a TV or a video game  or a computer......  the best activities truly were make believe,  and you can adapt that to any age.  Good luck  hope you have  a great day!!      

[10356]

I think your poor snails would freeze sara.. I saw all that snow.. this girl would not be a happy camper. snow and I do not get on well lol i would be out with my hairdryer or a blow torch hehe

[dominosarah]

hey i like the idea about the snails!!!!!!  Oh we dont have snails around here.........

[10356]

There's all kind me lass.. snail is my favorite.. get some snails gently dip snail in water with food dye in it and let them crawl across the paper.. them let them go :)) Shaving creme is fun to play with.. sand in a bucket is good.. different kinds of beans shells lol there's a many of them.. different sand paper leaves wood plants food corn starch and water makes goo add a lil dye and you have colored gloo.. daughter teaches pre school.. hope this helps love ya lesa

[dominosarah]

Theres trouble!!!!  Feeling better girl??

[troubleinohio]

what the heck kinda of job is this for? lol.....textures??? lol.... oh wait Im thinking of TEXTILES, haha. Anyhow...hmmm Im still not clear on what this is all about.....do you do daycare or teaching or what? Without much more to go on, I cant help you Im afraid lol. (and I have two little boys, age 3 and 6!) PS is it a boy or girl, you didnt say?

[dominosarah]

call in sick that day???!!!!!!!!  LOL

I have to think about this one!!!!  Been awhile since there has been a 2 yr old around!!!  
Where is trouble........she should know some activities!!!!