Not sure how to set up toddler trays? This video tutorial walks you through exactly how I put ours together, step by step.
How do I set up tot trays and how do I present them to my toddler?
First off, sorry I didn’t have a video last week. I had one planned, but sickness got in the way of making it. 🙁 Oh well. I did say I would try to have a new video every week, but I never said I would be perfect. 🙂 Anyway, today I do have a video and it’s all about toddler trays. In this video I show how to set up tot trays and how to present them to a toddler. This seems so easy to me now, but I remember how hard and confusing it was when I first started doing toddler trays. Hopefully this video can help you out!
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Materials Used in Video
- All H is for Hat printables are from my Toddler Curriculum (H is for Hat post is coming soon)
- Toddler Trays
- Home Laminator
- Laminating Sheets
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Yellow Sombreros (I can’t find these anymore, unfortunately, but these are similar)
- Hole punch paper dots
- Glue
- Crayons
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are toddler trays best for?
They work well from about 18 months through age 3 or 4. You can make any tray easier or harder to match where your child is.
How many trays should I set out at once?
Start with just two or three. Too many choices can overwhelm a toddler. Swap in new ones as the old ones lose their shine.
Do I need special supplies for toddler trays?
Not at all. Most trays use things you already have at home or cheap finds from the dollar store, like pom poms, tongs, and ice cube trays.