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When kids begin to learn their letters it is important to introduce them to the letters and sounds in as many ways as you can.  One way is to tell them the letter and talk about words that start with that.  Then to reinforce it you can make something that you name with that letter.  In this example it is Lenny the Lion.  Before starting the craft I suggest playing a game to find or think of objects or words that start with the letter L.

Supplies

• White circle paper plate
• Yellow Yarn
• Brown Construction Paper
• Green Construction paper
• Black Marker
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Orange or yellow pipecleaners (2)
• Stapler
• Scissors

Steps to Make Lenny the Lion

1. Cut out from brown construction paper-two ears and a circle nose
2. Glue ears on plate
3. Cut yarn (If your child is a little older they can help cut the yarn)
4. Glue yarn on edge of plate all around the circle
5. Draw black circles for eyes and a mouth
6. Glue Googly Eyes on black circles
7. Cut Pipe Cleaners in half and glue next to nose
8. Staple or Glue a cut out letter L from Green Construction Paper

Say hello to “Lenny the Lion” who Like Lollipops and Roaring Loud!!

One of my favorite Toddler Crafts is Play Dough!! Playing with Play Dough is really fun!! But when you make it yourself and get to make your own colors it’s even better!!  It’s like to projects in one!! First you get to make the recipe and then you get to play with it!!
This recipe is really simple to make and has ingredients you would probably normally have handy in your house.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Flour
• 1/2 Cup Salt
• 1 Cup Water
• 2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
• 1 Tablespoon Mazola Oil

Add Food Coloring 1 Drop of what ever color you would like, or mix the colors to create a special color!

Warm all ingredients in a pot on the stove on low, Stir until it gels and then you have your playdough!!

This can be used for months if kept in a sealed tupperware.