What is a cute gift for a two year old to make for the parent for Christmas?

Question

I'm a preschool teacher and this year I want to do something different. If you remember any gifts your little ones have given you that they made in school I would love to hear what they were. Maybe you can post pics and directions if possible. Please I need your ideas!!!

Answer 1

My kids both brought home a construction paper christmas tree ( cut out) with a picture of each glued onto it...and they had decorated the tree with crayons and glitter....a hole was punched in the top with a piece of yarn to hang it with...I still have them and hang them on the tree....The construction paper was glued onto a piece of cardboard which was cut into the shape of the tree also so I guess that made it so durable.....hope this helps

Answer 2

For Christmas I'm asking for some ugg boots! I'm really excited about those. And does she have any hobbies? For example: scrapbooking, sewing, sports, jewelry making? If not you could get her some how-to books (if shes crafty) Klutz books are great!! Or maybe get her a cute purse. You can never have too many purses! If she likes to read (heck, even if she doesn't!) I HIGHLY suggest reading the Twilight series. They are seriously like the best thing ever. All of my friends and I love them. They are sort of fantasy/romance. You can get her those books for Christmas! Or any other book she wants. How about some DVDs? DVD's aren't crazy expensive and there are always a few great movies out there she still hasn't seen. Does she have: Mean Girls, John Tucker must Die, Hairspray, 13 going on 30, etc? Makeup-y and Bath&Body kits are also fun! Ok, those are just some suggestions! If you post some of your daughters interests I could probably suggest some more ideas. Have fun shopping and Merry Christmas! PS: if you want something electronic definitely a digital camera or camcorder!

Answer 3

Here's an idea, give them some (baked) clay shapes, stars, trees, bells, etc. with a hole and string at the top, And have them wear old t-shirts to protect their clothes and have them paint with tempera paints their own designs on the ornaments. Let them dry, and about a week later, wrap them up in tissue paper and have them give it to their parents. You can show them examples, but let them do it and explore their artistic side.

P.S.- Make sure the clay is white clay.

And another idea, cut out a square big enough to fit a SMALL picture of them that you can put in there for them, and the parents can look on and say "How Precious!" My dad STILL has the ornaments when I was in elementary school, and I'm in college.

Answer 4

Being a mom, I LOVE anything w/hand prints on it. We made a handprint turkey for thankgiving. Just so that whatever it is or no matter how sloppy it looks, please let them make it as much as possible. I have a few things that my kids made but they don't mean as much because u can tell they had very little to do w/the making of it. How'bout some kind of xmas card where u can take their picture in front of a xmas tree and let them make something inside like if they say,this is my tree let them make it and u can write tree next to it. or if they draw santa then u label it. I loved them. And always love the pctures of them by the tree for when they get bigger.

Answer 5

You haven't listed what you've already tried. The plaster hand print kit is always a cute idea, especially if you turn it into a christmas ornament. Other ideas are:
• Get paper maché ornaments from a craft store and let the kids sponge or finger paint on them. You can also let them glue pictures from magazines on them, too.
• Make key chains or "jewelry" by letting them paint pieces of the real big rotini pasta noodles, letting them dry, then stringing them on yarn.
Hope these help.

Answer 6

plates painted by little ones is always precious but any thing like that with art work from the little ones is always a keepsake. Also there was one Christmas a teacher shadow silhouette of my daughter and then she made a broader and I still have this ( I also have the plate) Dough ornaments are great keepsakes as well

Answer 7

Make a box out of popsicle sticks. Make a lid too. Paint it with gold or silver paint. Glue some dyed pasta shapes on the lid.

Answer 8

http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/christmasgifts_from_kids.htm
make a calendar
decorate candles or other stuff like:
Box of Love
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/gifts_kids_make2-6.htm

To make this gift you'll need:
Small plain boxes- Jewelry boxes work very well.
Glitter, sequins or any ornamentation.
Ribbon
Printed poem, on good
stock paper if possible.

This is a very special gift
That you can never see.
The reason it's so special is,
It's just for you from me.
Whenever you are happy,
or even feeling blue.
You only have to hold
this gift and know
I think of you.

You never can unwrap it
Please leave the ribbon tied.
Just hold the box close
to your heart,
It's filled with love inside.

Have your child decorate the boxes in anyway
she/he pleases. Add ribbon and the poem
with the signature.
Tips:
Try your local Jewelry Store for boxes.
I was able to purchase them for
25 cents each.

Placemats and Coasters

Your children's artwork can be transformed into
useful & beautiful Placemats or coasters for
friends and relatives.

You can use existing artwork or have your child
design something special. For placemats, have your
child draw, paint or color a picture on a large piece
of paper, then laminate it or cover it with clear contact
paper. For coasters, you might have your child trace
his or her handprint on colored paper and laminate.
Don't forget to sign and date the back!

Chocolate Melting Spoons
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Simply dip colored plastic spoons (higher quality)
in melted dark, milk or white chocolate
(or candy coating) and top with multicolored or glittery sprinkles. Wrap in clear or colored cellophane, tied with ribbon. For a special addition to this yummy gift,
glue a photo of your child onto a square of
construction paper & make a gift tag.

Soap Shapes

You'll need one bar of Ivory soap; 1/4 cup water;
2 drops of food coloring; cookie cutters; and a strong
kitchen grader. Finely grate the soap in a big bowl,
add water and coloring. Mix well and spoon into cookie cutters. Pack the mixture firmly and let dry overnight.
You can also shape the soap into balls.
Wrap in netting and tie up with a colorful ribbon.
Extra: If you want your soaps scented, you can add a
few drops of essential oil or soap scent.
Most craft stores will carry these items.



Pots of Love
Brighten dreary winter days, with brightly hand painted,
terra cotta pots. Add a festive touch with gold and silver paint. A painted flowerpot can be filled with little stones
and used for forcing bulbs. Or include some cuttings from some of your favorite houseplants.


Christmas Craft Supply List - Keep these basic supplies
around the house during the holidays. For making crafts,
hand-made gifts and holiday decorations for the house.

http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/christmasgifts_from_kids_kits.htm

Birds of a Feather Bookmark
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/giftgiving/a/120400a.htm
Instructions to make a bookmark that looks like a bird.

Materials Needed:

* Tongue Depressor
* Paint or Markers
* Glue
* Felt
* Small Wiggle Eyes
* Feather

Instructions:
Paint the tongue depressor with whatever color you want the bird to be. Cut a small triangle out of yellow or orange felt and glue it onto the painted tongue depressor where you want the beak to be; then, glue on the wiggle eyes (figure 1). Turn the tongue depressor over and glue the feather onto the back (figure 2). Set aside and let the glue dry.

GIANT TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11108
visit this site for more information and pictures and derections!!!
CRAFT MATERIALS:
For each flower, you'll need:
6 large sheets of tissue paper in different colors
1 pipe cleaner
Scissors
Two 6-foot lengths of green crepe paper
One 4-foot bamboo garden stake
Tape

Time needed: Under 1 Hour
giant tissue paper flowers step 1 1. For each flower, stack 6 different-colored sheets of tissue paper, then fold the stack accordion style the long way.

Giant Tissue Paper Flowers Step 2 2. Twist a pipe cleaner around the center.

Giant Tissue Paper Flowers Step 3 3. Round both ends of the stack with scissors.

Giant Tissue Paper Flowers Step 4 4. Open the flower by gently pulling up 1 layer of tissue paper at a time toward the center.

Giant Tissue Paper Flowers Step 5 5. Turn over the flower and use the pipe cleaner ends to attach two 6-foot strips of crepe paper streamers to the bottom of the flower.

Giant Tissue Paper Flowers Step 6 6. Now take those same ends and wrap them around one end of a bamboo garden stake. Tape them in place to secure.

http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/classroom/

hope youll have a fun time with the small ones making gifts!!!!

Answer 9

my son had his hands dipped in paint and then pressed on a stiff paper. The teacher framed it and had a little poem on the back about how he won't be little forever.

I've also seen this done with clay that hardens with the child's hand print inside.

Answer 10

Make sure they make it, and not you.

The value is in the who did it, the love in it, not in the originality, cost, quality or anything material.