A wonderful option is 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. The character of the Grinch is so iconic. Toddlers can learn about the true meaning of Christmas as they see how the Grinch's heart grows when he realizes the joy of the holiday, despite his initial attempts to steal it. The bright colors in most versions of the book also attract toddlers.
One simple craft is making a paper plate Santa. Cut out a circle from a paper plate for Santa's face. Let the toddler glue on cotton balls for his beard and draw on the eyes and nose. Another idea is to make a Christmas star out of popsicle sticks. The toddler can paint the sticks and then you can help them glue the sticks together to form a star. This can be related to the star in the Christmas story.
One popular toddlers bedtime story is 'Goodnight Moon'. It has simple and soothing words, with a calm rhythm that helps toddlers relax. The pictures are also very gentle and it takes the little ones on a tour of a room as things are being wished goodnight.
There could be presents. Toddlers are always excited about getting presents on Christmas. For example, a small toy car or a cute stuffed animal.
One popular toddlers bed time story is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It's about three little pigs who build houses of different materials to protect themselves from the big bad wolf. Another great one is 'Goodnight Moon'. It has a soothing rhythm and takes children through a simple bedtime routine in a little bunny's room. And 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also a classic. It tells the story of a little girl who enters the bears' house and tries their things.
For toddlers, you could do a Christmas bible craft like making a manger. Use a small box as the manger and some straw or shredded paper inside. As for the story part, tell them about how there was no room at the inn and baby Jesus was laid in a manger. You can also have the toddlers color pictures of the shepherds and angels while you tell the story of how the shepherds were visited by angels and told about the birth of Jesus. This way, they can engage with the story while doing a fun craft.
Well, start by picking stories that suit their age and interests. Then, create a cozy and quiet space. Before you start, talk about the cover and what they might expect. During the reading, involve them by having them repeat words or point to things in the pictures.
You should pick stories that are short and have a happy ending. Read slowly and show the pictures. Let the toddler choose the story sometimes to make them feel in control.
Once upon a time, on Christmas Eve, a little toddler named Timmy was very excited. He helped his mommy bake cookies for Santa. He used his tiny hands to roll the dough and cut out the shapes. That night, he left the cookies and a glass of milk by the fireplace. When he woke up in the morning, there were presents under the tree and the cookies were half - eaten. Timmy was overjoyed.
You can start with simple language and lots of pictures. Make it fun and engaging, like using puppets or toys to act out parts of the story.
One popular toddlers bedtime story is 'Goodnight Moon'. It has simple and soothing language that helps toddlers relax. The repetitive text and gentle illustrations make it a great choice for bedtime. Another is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. It tells an interesting story about a caterpillar's transformation, which can also engage toddlers while they are getting ready to sleep. And 'Where the Wild Things Are' is also a favorite. The story of Max's adventure in a far - away land and then coming back home can make toddlers feel cozy and ready for sleep.