Kim and Carrots: For very young children, every day usually brings something to celebrate. It might be an overnight snowfall, a visit from Grandma, or even finally being tall enough to reach the light switch. But sometimes the short, dark days of winter call for nothing less than a spontaneous party. Perhaps, like Kim, your child could celebrate the birthday of a beloved toy with a modeling clay cake and a handmade birthday card.
Will there be presents? Of course! Your toddler can loosely wrap a few of his or her own toys in leftover holiday wrapping paper or in small towels to be opened later at the “party.” And, as with all play, there's a learning bonus involved.
∎When a young child manages to cover a toy by wrapping…
