Cheerios for the birds
One of our favorite recent toddler activities is making “bird feeders.” All it takes is one pipe cleaner and a handful of Cheerios.
The first time you do this activity you will probably need to show your child what to do. I always begin by making a knot at the end of the pipe cleaner so that the Cheerios don’t fall off. Then I demonstrate gently threading a Cheerio through the end of the pipe cleaner and pushing it down the pipe cleaner.
He's so proud!
This is a great activity for developing motor skills. I also found that it was a great way to teach what “gentle” means. Elijah had to be very gentle with the Cheerios or they would break. 🙂
On his way to go hang up his bird feeder.
Simply wrap the end of the bird feeder around a branch and wait for the birds to enjoy.
Elijah enjoying his handiwork and stylin' at the same time.
This activity is a great way to use up stale Cheerios or Cheerios that have fallen onto the floor. Around our house we find this is a wonderful activity to keep Elijah occupied while I am finishing up dinner.
Emerson Family 
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