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11 Holiday Gifts Toddlers Can Make

Posted by Jean Van't Hul on November 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pm

GiftsToddlersCanMake 01  11 Holiday Gifts Toddlers Can Make During this holiday season, many of us are focusing on what to give our family and friends. It’s easy for children, especially toddlers, to be on the receiving end only, but with a little help from us, they can learn the joy of giving as well. And what is more fun or thoughtful than a gift made by hand?

Here are 11 gifts that toddlers can make themselves (with varying degrees of help depending on the gift and their age):

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Handprint Art
I had to include the obligatory handprint gift and I just love this version that combines hand-tracing, drawing, and painting!
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5 Comments

Those are adorable!!! So simple yet so artistic and expressive! I teach art to kids and I’m always looking for new ideas-especially to give as gifts!www.sleepyheaddesignsstudio.blogspot.com

stacy spangler commented on Nov 26 11 at 5:23 pm

I love the projects kids make that are paintings or works of art to hang on the wall. So personal! So lasting. Merry Christmas!

MaryAnn F. Kohl, art book author commented on Nov 27 11 at 12:47 pm

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

Sonya@The Three Bears Get Crafty commented on Nov 28 11 at 9:41 am

How were these hand painted pictures created? look very unique and creative.

Jessica H commented on Nov 28 11 at 10:12 pm

Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas specially for this holiday season!

Net Kleinot commented on Dec 02 11 at 6:44 am

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