Twinkle twinkle here you are! - Arts, Crafts and DIY

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This craft/activity was done some time ago for my 18-month-old when he was still babbling, and I would guess most of his words. It was getting frustrating for him when I would not understand the poem he wanted me to sing along. So we came up with these singing craft sticks.
Writing the poem on each and making a small picture to match made us both happy. We both understood each other. He relates to the picture and me to words.

Material

wide craft sticks Dozen
permanent markers Couple of different colors
1 small plastic cup or container Few as per your like

Method

Write the name of each song or rhyme on the appropriate stick.
Draw a picture which relates to the song. (If your kid is old enough let him draw and you can write on the back of the stick.
This sparks creativity and ownership)
Place all the sticks in a plastic cup or container.
Tip: These sticks serve as great storytelling tools. (of course spontaneous). Enjoy and write as much you like what rhymes/songs are yours and your little one's fav.

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Rabia Zafar

Im 34 year mom of 3. Have lived in many countries & love learning about different cultures. Love to Contribute to this beautiful page.Together we can make a positive change

23 Comments

- - mom112217 said
  - 20 Feb 2021
    3:50 pm
A educational craft project,very clever!

- - mom111059 said
  - 20 Jan 2021
    5:57 pm
Words and pictures to suit everyone. Great idea.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 16 Oct 2020
    4:20 pm
Parents are so clever with their kids!! Well done Mumma

- - mom111059 said
  - 26 Jun 2020
    12:19 pm
What a great idea. Thank you

- - mom62624 said
  - 28 Apr 2020
    1:36 pm
Such a wonderful idea and having the words & pictures.

- - mom462038 said
  - 04 Apr 2020
    5:24 pm
Oh you’re so creative! What a clever idea! I’m sure you had as much fun making these as you do performing them

- - mom460689 said
  - 10 Mar 2020
    3:04 pm
Gorgeous idea for a toddler. Love it.

- - mom322089 said
  - 08 Jan 2020
    8:13 am
Great idea, and its also good as a reminder of different songs to sing, as it is easy to fall into a rut of singing the same ones over and over.

- - mrsnaomiwalton@gmail.com said
  - 06 Jan 2020
    9:19 pm
Aww what a sweet way to communicate. I’ve drawn picture of a few activities for when we’re bored

- - linaianna said
  - 06 Jan 2020
    5:23 pm
What a great idea thanks for sharing.

- - Mummyofone77 said
  - 17 Dec 2019
    4:41 am
A cute little keepsake

- - Ellen said
  - 15 Dec 2019
    4:20 am
Yes communication tools are important.
Our 6yr old has Down Syndrome and Visuals are so important in every day communication.
We have at the moment a PODD book being made (PODD is a way of organising whole-word and symbol vocabulary in a communication book or speech generating device to support expression and understanding of language for people with complex communication needs).

- - mom290396 said
  - 12 Dec 2019
    9:09 pm
It’s a great idea. One of the biggest struggles in the early years is communication. Even now at almost four my son can be difficult to understand and trying to guess what he is saying just results in both of us getting ticked off, especially as he begins shouting. It is often deliberate from him though!
- Ellen replied
  
  16 Dec 2019 , 4:38 am
  Signing in those early years can be of great help too mom290396 ! I think it’s normal for our little ones to get frustrated when misunderstand, I would get frustrated too if it was me !
- - mom343701 said
  - 11 Dec 2019
    5:59 am
excellent idea and very creative thank you

- - Jbuttxx said
  - 11 Dec 2019
    4:38 am
Love this idea, very cute indeed

- - mom160421 said
  - 08 Dec 2019
    2:54 pm
Very cute idea and practical too.

- - taynik46 said
  - 07 Dec 2019
    10:29 pm
what a great idea – very clever.

- - mom90758 said
  - 03 Dec 2019
    3:21 pm
This is such a sweet idea, Rabia!

- - Mummyofone77 said
  - 03 Dec 2019
    4:31 am
What an excellent way to learn
- mom93821 replied
  
  03 Dec 2019 , 5:03 am
  It is a special and bonding way to learn.
- - MrsTiffanyLee said
  - 02 Dec 2019
    8:35 pm
I love this idea! So creative.