It's important because it boosts their imagination. Through stories, toddlers can envision different worlds and characters, expanding their creativity. Also, it's a great bonding time with parents or caregivers.
'Turkey Trouble' is another good one. With Thanksgiving in November in the US, this book with its cute turkey character trying to avoid being on the dinner table is both funny and educational for toddlers. It can also be used to start conversations about the holiday.
Well, one way is to incorporate simple rhymes and songs during story time. Another is to let the kids interact by asking them questions or having them point to things in the story. Using puppets or toys related to the story can also be fun and enriching.
'Goodnight Moon' is always a classic. It has a simple and soothing story, which is perfect for story time, especially in November when the evenings are getting colder and kids might need some calming bedtime stories. The repeated phrases in the book are easy for toddlers to pick up and say along.
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.
A lovely bedtime story is 'Goodnight Moon'. It's a simple yet charming story. A little rabbit says goodnight to everything in its room, from the red balloon to the three little bears sitting on chairs. It has a very soothing rhythm and helps kids relax before sleep.
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.
One simple way is through picture books. There are many children's books that have colorful pictures and simple text about the Easter story. You can also use puppets to act out the key parts like Jesus' resurrection. Singing Easter songs that are easy for toddlers to learn can also introduce the story in a fun way.