Because I am with a 2 year old during the day I am constantly looking for a way to entertain him. No matter whether it’s by keeping him busy, keeping him out of trouble (!), or teaching him, I want to keep his brain, body, and little fingers busy.
Kid Activity, Toddler Invented!
Here is a fun toddler fine motor skill activity that HE discovered on his own by busting into my craft box.
I have lots of sheets with punch out letters that are on a strong cardboard material.
The pages were super cheap, actually just a few dollars, and Phoenyx discovered that punching them out was fun! As a parent I discovered that him punching them out meant a good amount of quiet time…..and gave him some dexterity practice.
PLUS once they were punched out we could discuss the letters!
Phoenyx hopes this idea inspires you to put some punch out letter papers near your 2-3 year old.
(keeping in mind not all children are right for letters if they are still in a stage of putting things in their mouths)
Trisha
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
May 14, 2014 at 11:47 pmThis is a great fine motor skills activity! And yay for all of the quiet time!
Liz Mays says
May 14, 2014 at 7:38 amI can totally see why it would keep him busy and happy. The colors are fun too!
Shell Feis says
May 14, 2014 at 1:01 amSimple but effective- love it! I love the easy ways that kids can keep themselves entertained- especially if it opens it up to learning as well!
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
May 13, 2014 at 10:55 pmThis is a great idea for developing those fine motor skills! P must be very patient. It sure looks like he enjoyed his playtime.
Toni says
May 13, 2014 at 9:34 pmThis is such a great, simple idea for them to use their motor skills. I love it!
Emily says
May 13, 2014 at 8:36 pmGood idea, do you know where you got them?!
Lynsey @MoscatoMom says
May 13, 2014 at 8:13 pmHaha I love it. Working already! Sounds like his mom.
Digna (autumn blues) says
May 13, 2014 at 7:38 pmWow, what a cool idea. It is great that they come up with things that actually help children learn rather than amuse and entertain them.
Beth says
May 13, 2014 at 6:48 pmI love when they discover learning activities on their own!
Mickey says
May 13, 2014 at 6:38 pmBrilliant! I have tons of punch out letters and numbers that my son Gabe would love to get his hands on. We’re learning numbers and letters, so this will be perfect for him. Thanks for the idea!
Michelle says
May 13, 2014 at 6:30 pmGreat way to have some quiet time while getting him looking at letters, and punching them out for you to use later! 😉
Mel {MamaBuzz} says
May 13, 2014 at 2:46 pmThat’s a great idea, and I love that it leads to talking about the letters and sounds.
Melissa says
May 13, 2014 at 1:35 pmThis is a GREAT idea! I know my girls would love this activity.
Cat @ TOTS says
May 13, 2014 at 12:35 pmThis is a great idea. My 2 and 4 year old would love this. It would also be great for my 4 year old as he is learning letters.
Crystal Green says
May 13, 2014 at 10:22 amI love this idea. I am also picturing using them as stencils after he’s cut them out too. (Where did you find these awesome sheets at?)
Michelle says
May 13, 2014 at 8:44 amWhat a great idea! I love things like this that help the kids grow and learn while having a bit of quiet time.
Jessica Peace-Urgelles says
May 13, 2014 at 8:09 amI love that idea. My son just turned 4 and we are working on the alphabet and combining letters to make basic words. These would be great for him.