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    Home » Best Children's Calendar and Cloth Activity Book for Toddlers

    May 21, 2014 By Camille 67 Comments

    Best Children's Calendar and Cloth Activity Book for Toddlers

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    Recently, I've joined a co-op preschool for "Rocket" with a few of my friends. Their husbands all attend MIT, so naturally, these friends of mine are very education-minded, and I was so excited to get in on this program in hopes of giving my boy a head start with mothers who also care a great deal about what their children are learning. We rotate every week, each taking turns teaching that week's curriculum. Passed around with the notes and supplies is a big "All About Today" calendar that my toddler is CRAZY about. However, when preschool isn't at our house, he still begs to update a calendar. Good thing we found this adorable children's calendar and a cute cloth activity book from Alma's Designs!! Now we can talk about the days, weather, months, and seasons even when he's not at preschool.

    Alma's Designs Children's Calendar

    children's calendar

    At no cost to facilitate this review, Alma's Designs sent us this terrific Today Is Red Children's calendar and the quiet book you'll see below. Alma's Designs carries all sorts of educational and visually bright and beautiful charts and books for children.

    best children's calendar

    As you can see, some of the pieces were a little bent from shipment and there are some stray strings to clip off the edges, but otherwise, the pieces are pretty sturdy. They are starched and interfaced, and because certain spaces on the large red backing are fuzzy, you don't have to find the matching small velcro square--it will adhere anywhere.

    kids learning calendar

    Good thing we've got a few more years before this calendar is outdated! I love that there are so many things to do besides changing the date. As you can see, we're learning about the days of the week, months, years, seasons, and the weather. Every morning, this guy rushes to update the calendar! What a fun thing to have in our house.

    Now, "Little Brother" is a little young to understand the rotating seasons and days of the week, but Alma's Designs definitely has younger children covered! We were also sent this CUTE little cloth activity book, also known as a Quiet Book. My boy was instantly attracted to it by the embroidered train on the front.

    boy with cloth activity book

    I grew with quiet books that my mom put together herself. I still have some of them, in fact. They are utterly adorable with such fun pieces and activities, but they are basically in shreds. Snaps have come loose, hand-stitching has begun unraveling, and colored markers have faded. It's such a shame that my boys can't really use them because of the condition that they are in. This book, however, has been constructed in such a sturdy manner and attention to detail, that it looks like it could stay intact, completely functional, and attractive for years and years, as long as the pieces don't get lost. I can certainly see grandchildren being able to enjoy this just as much as my children.

    cloth activity book for toddlers

    There are 10 pages with a good variety of activities to do: balloons to velcro, shapes to snap, things to zip and button, animals that go in and out of train cars, a shoe to tie, pants to buckle, textures to feel, and a clock to set the time. We sit through THREE hours of church every Sunday, and I'm happy to report that this book was very engaging and extremely helpful last Sunday in church. Tossing this in your bag for outings, grocery trips, or doctors office visits is going to make your life easier and your toddler happier!

    Buy it: You can find this children's calendar and cloth activity book and other learning wall charts on their website, or you can get them on Amazon.com.

    If you'd like to try your hand at making a quiet book, check out our post about the best quiet book pages and 21 awesome quiet book patterns.

    Disclosure: I (Camille) received the wall calendar and quiet book at no cost to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. //

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    Comments

    1. Melissa Douglass says

      May 21, 2014 at 12:16 am

      Goodnight Sleep Tight book!

      Reply
    2. Janet W. says

      May 21, 2014 at 6:13 am

      I also love the ABC Animal Chart!

      Reply
    3. Heidi Daily says

      May 21, 2014 at 7:18 am

      I also like the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Stortytelling set.

      Reply
    4. Stephanie Easterling says

      May 21, 2014 at 7:34 am

      I love the ABC Animal Chart.

      Reply
    5. Sarah Kurtz says

      May 21, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Love the calendar and the quiet book. My 5yr old daughter would love the calendar and my 2 yr old son would love the book. Excellent learning tools! Thank you for the chance to win!

      Reply
    6. Laurie Snow says

      May 21, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Pirate Counting Book

      Reply
    7. Gail Gail McMurray says

      May 21, 2014 at 8:59 am

      I love the On the farm quiet book. I have the Monkeys on the bed set, they are so well made.

      Reply
    8. Abbey R. says

      May 21, 2014 at 9:22 am

      This site is so cool! The two favorite products that I saw on the site were the quiet book (this would be very helpful in mass!) and I love the storytelling activity sets!

      Reply
    9. Jan Lee says

      May 21, 2014 at 9:37 am

      I'd like to get the Doctor's Kit or the Dentist's Kit 🙂

      Reply
    10. Jessica Jackson says

      May 21, 2014 at 9:51 am

      I really like the USA Map. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Erin Schled says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Love the cloth activity books & learning wall charts

      Reply
    12. S.K. McDonald says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:36 am

      I loved everything! I love the Merry Christmas Advent calendar as it is so cute!! I love the reversible storytelling dolls as I had one of these as a kid and would love one of those!! I love the Let Count Wall hanging!! The play sets are so cute as I want the first tea party and the U.S. Map as those would be so much fun for us!! WOW!! So many GREAT things!! Thanks!! :o)

      Reply
      • Camille says

        May 21, 2014 at 1:29 pm

        Oh I love the Merry Christmas Advent too! I bought that last year for my SIL and they love it! Good luck!

        Reply
    13. sheri anderson says

      May 21, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Love the Storytelling Activity Sets, thanks!

      Reply
    14. ellen Kowal says

      May 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      I love all the imaginative play sets!

      Reply
    15. Bree says

      May 21, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      I love the ABC animal chart.

      Reply
    16. Cindy McElwee says

      May 21, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      I also love the Imaginative Play, First Tea Party, so much fun ♥

      Reply
    17. Shay says

      May 21, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Abc animal alphabet chart.

      Reply
    18. Cassandra WM says

      May 21, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      I love the USA map and all of the story telling activity kits.

      Reply
    19. Jeri E. says

      May 21, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      I really like the Goldilocks Reversible Storytelling Doll...what a fun idea! Thank you for the giveaway!!

      Reply
    20. Christa Lopez says

      May 21, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      I love the Three Billy Goats Gruff storytelling activity set!

      Reply
    21. Dandi D says

      May 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      I think my son would really enjoy the Tool Kit.

      Reply
    22. megan bailly says

      May 21, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      I just love the busy books! I've been wanting to make one for my girls!

      Reply
    23. Penni says

      May 21, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Love the Goldilocks & Red Riding Hood Storytelling Dolls!

      Reply
    24. Tamara Terni says

      May 21, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      I LOVE THE STORY TELLING ACTIVITIE SETS THEY ARE GREAT LOVE THE CHICKA CHICKA BOOM

      Reply
    25. Beanybopp says

      May 21, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      I also love the Dentist's Kit

      Reply
    26. Natalie Brown says

      May 21, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Hi! I love these products! One of my favorites is the On The Farm Soft Fabric Activity Book. My grandson would love it! Thank-you!

      Reply
    27. Nicole Bear says

      May 21, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      I also love the Aquarium set. My daughter loves going to the aquarium!

      Reply
    28. allyson tice says

      May 21, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      I am loving the ABC ANIMAL CLOTH BOOK!

      Reply
    29. Sam Minor says

      May 21, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      Love the First Tea Party kit.

      Reply
    30. Jennifer Sheldon says

      May 21, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      I like the old mcdonald barn set. These are very cute.

      Reply
    31. nadine says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      I love the storytelling activity sets!!!

      Reply
    32. barnolds barnes says

      May 21, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      I like the abc animal chart

      Reply
    33. Jessica Linsey says

      May 21, 2014 at 11:54 pm

      I love all the wall charts counting, ABC and today charts!

      Reply
    34. Sarh S says

      May 22, 2014 at 1:11 am

      I also like the ABC Chart and Lets Count! Both would be great for my 2yo and 4yo!

      Reply
    35. Colleen Maurina says

      May 22, 2014 at 1:59 am

      I also like their USA Map!

      Reply
    36. Shannon says

      May 22, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Love the Bible Heroes book!

      Reply
    37. Tarah says

      May 22, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      I like the Merry Christmas Advent Calendar as well.

      Reply
    38. Hannah Avery says

      May 22, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      I like the Bible Heroes book!

      Reply
    39. Carrie says

      May 22, 2014 at 10:08 pm

      Good Night Sleep Tight Book

      Reply
    40. Claiborne says

      May 23, 2014 at 6:15 am

      I like the reversible storytelling dolls.

      Reply
    41. Cindy B says

      May 24, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      I love their three billy goats gruff story telling set (and the other sets, too).

      Reply
    42. Alyssa v says

      May 24, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      I love he ABC animal chart

      Reply
    43. violet says

      May 24, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      the animal chart is cute

      Reply
    44. Anita says

      May 24, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      Wow I have to say that I honestly like all the smart idea's.

      Reply
    45. Carissa Joslyn says

      May 25, 2014 at 8:01 am

      I really like the
      Merry Christmas Advent Calender! I have always wanted a quiet book for my kids, but I lack the ability to make things..and have them come out decent. I think everything on her site is great, we are trying to reduce the toxic plastic in kids toys, but we'er low on money, so it's very slow going!

      Reply
    46. Lauren H says

      May 25, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      I love the first tea party!

      Reply
    47. jenn huey says

      May 26, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly doll

      Reply
    48. Gabby Dunai says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:35 am

      My son would definitely love the 10 Little Monkeys Storybook toys. I am a big fan of the calenders tho!

      Reply
    49. Yolonda P. says

      May 27, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      The first Tea Party Set is super cute! Daughter would love it!

      Reply
    50. Huri Kouzouyan says

      May 27, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      OMG! Daddy is a carpenter and I know my son would go wild for the imaginative play Tool Kit!

      Reply
    51. polly says

      May 27, 2014 at 5:49 pm

      I also like the kids Tool Kit

      Reply
    52. Laura Waltz says

      May 27, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      We would love the Polar Bear Puppet set. What a great addition this would be when we read their book!

      Reply
    53. Ashley Dionne says

      May 29, 2014 at 7:50 am

      I love the story telling dolls!

      Reply
    54. Ashley F says

      May 30, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      I like the ABC Animal Chart from Almas Designs

      Reply
    55. Becca M says

      May 30, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      I'm in love with all the activity sets they have. Everything is so cute, I can't believe I never noticed these before!

      Reply
    56. Karrie Everett says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      The pirate counting book is super cute!

      Reply
    57. Kelley S says

      June 01, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      I love the story telling Sets!

      Reply
    58. Rebeca Kanagy says

      June 02, 2014 at 2:41 am

      I like the Nativity Advent Calendar

      Reply
    59. Angela Patino says

      June 02, 2014 at 9:13 am

      love the doctor kit

      Reply
    60. Megan Loop says

      June 02, 2014 at 9:37 am

      I love so many of the items on the website! I think I would also really like the ABC animal chart!

      Reply
    61. Stephanie M. says

      June 02, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Old McDonald Barn

      Reply
    62. Gabrielle says

      June 04, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Love the Old Mcdonald Barn!! My Toddler would love it too!

      Reply
    63. Susan S., TN says

      June 04, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      I would also love to have Imaginative Play set for the Fish & Friends also for the Old McDonald Barn.

      Reply
    64. Lily Kwan says

      June 04, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      I like First Tea Party.

      Reply
    65. Sue Hull says

      June 04, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      I'd love to get my granddaughter the Goodnight Sleep Tight and Bible Heroes Activity Books. I'd also love to get the On The Farm Soft Fabric Book. Thank you for the awesome giveaway 🙂

      Reply
    66. Nancy says

      June 04, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      I also like their ABC Animal Chart.

      Reply

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