Tips For Dealing With Tantrums

Never fear the terrible twos (or any "terrible" time as a toddler). You're not alone.

Toddler Toddler has some great tips for dealing with tantrums!

Check out Bill Martin Jr. reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear!

Below is a link to a video of the author Bill Martin Jr. reading his own children's story, Brown Bear, What Do You See?  Put your little one on your lap and click below to share the story together!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?

Winter Stories for Toddlers

"Snow" many snow stories!

We have been sharing many stories together this winter. Below is a list that I put together for you! Why don't you check out one to share at home together again? :)

Mouse’s First Snow by Lauren Thompson

Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kusin

Red Sled by Patricia Thomas

Frozen Noses by Jan Carr

Little White Duck Lyrics by Walt Whippo

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush by Jane Cabrera

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you hear? by Bill Martin Jr.

Build a Snowman, 1,2,3! by Megan E. Bryant

Millions of Snowflakes by Mary McKenna Siddals

Winter Activities for Toddlers

Playing with snow inside? You bet!

Here are some fun winter activities you can do at home:

Snow Play

Fill your kitchen sink with snow.  Put mittens on your toddler and give them spoons, cups and bowls.  Your little one can play in the snow and you don’t have to worry about taking them out in the cold!

Torn Paper Snowscene

You'll need either black or blue construction paper and white tissue paper. Tear the tissue paper into different sized pieces. With white glue, arrange the pieces of tissue paper and glue onto the black or blue paper to create snowy landscapes. Add other colors of construction paper shapes to make houses, trees etc.

Do you have any fun winter activity ideas that you do at home with your little one?

Matteson Parks & Recreation Winter Activities

The Matteson Parks & Recreation has several programs for 2-4 year olds! This winter they are offering "A,B,C Count With Me", "1,2,3 Count With Me" and "Rainbow of Colors". Registration deadlines are approaching quickly so sign up soon!

Check out the program descriptions, session dates, fees and registration deadlines here.