{"id":24300,"date":"2024-11-07T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/?p=24300"},"modified":"2024-12-05T10:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:57:28","slug":"fingerprint-train-ornament-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-train-ornament-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Fingerprint Train Ornament for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Keepsake ornaments are my favorite thing to make with my kids. This <strong>fingerprint train ornament<\/strong> is so adorable and inspired by one of our favorite train book Freight Train by Donald Crews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child loves <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/tag\/trains\/\">TRAINS<\/a>, see how much fun this train ornament is to make!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Train Ornament inspired by Freight Train for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-24370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This train ornament craft was inspired by our featured book at <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/weekly-preschool-books-and-activity-ideas\/\">The Virtual Book Club for Kids<\/a> called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0688149006\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0688149006&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=5f6f5720982cb03475c3cf8dd540ecd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Freight Train<\/a> by Donald Crews.\u00a0 In the story the author uses simple but powerful words with colorful illustrations to capture our childhood memories of trains rolling by.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a Caldecott Honor Book that featured bright colors and bold shapes which inspired this colorful fingerprint Train Craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0688149006?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=35f32b7d6685cf2c09677cd754a6679e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/freight-train-by-donald-crews.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/freight-train-by-donald-crews.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/freight-train-by-donald-crews-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0688149006\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0688149006\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0688149006&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=5f6f5720982cb03475c3cf8dd540ecd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Freight Train <\/a>by Donald Crews<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0688149006\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fingerprint Train Ornament for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Paint-Colors-for-Train-Ornament-Inspired-by-Freight-Train-.jpg\" alt=\"Paint Colors for Train Ornament Inspired by Freight Train\" class=\"wp-image-24367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Paint-Colors-for-Train-Ornament-Inspired-by-Freight-Train-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Paint-Colors-for-Train-Ornament-Inspired-by-Freight-Train--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Paint-Colors-for-Train-Ornament-Inspired-by-Freight-Train--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials for Train Ornament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>black permanent marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear plastic ball ornament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>colored paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>glitter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paper plate or plastic lid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cotton swab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby Wipes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more ideas? You can find all of our adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-ornament-ideas-for-kids\/\" title=\"\">fingerprint ornaments<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freight-Train-inspired-Christmas-Train-Ornament-.jpg\" alt=\"Freight Train inspired Christmas Train Ornament\" class=\"wp-image-24365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freight-Train-inspired-Christmas-Train-Ornament-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freight-Train-inspired-Christmas-Train-Ornament--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freight-Train-inspired-Christmas-Train-Ornament--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions for Train Ornament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Set up an area with your paint to dip their fingers into to paint the train.&nbsp; I set mine up by putting the colors onto a large paper plate.&nbsp; I put a small dot of paint to represent the colors of the rainbow from the book Freight Train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So grab red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and black paint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: I also set baby wipes at the table for easy clean up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Christmas-Train-Ornament-Craft-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Christmas Train Ornament Craft for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-24324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Christmas-Train-Ornament-Craft-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Christmas-Train-Ornament-Craft-for-Kids--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Christmas-Train-Ornament-Craft-for-Kids--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. Have your child carefully dip their finger into the pain and then lightly press onto the clear ornament.&nbsp; Depending on the size and age of your child you may need to use to prints together to make a train car visible on the Christmas Ornament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Continue to use a fingerprint for each of the colors to complete the train.\u00a0 For the Engine of the train use 2 fingerprints, one that goes verticle and one print that goes horizontal.\u00a0 Allow to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Train Ornament inspired by Freight Train \" class=\"wp-image-24364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Once the fingerprints are dry you can add the train details to the ornament with a black permanent marker. Start with the wheels and then the details of each type of train car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the age of you child they may need to have you do it with them or you might be able to give them the market to draw certain elements to make the fingerprints look like train cars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprints-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Train Ornament with Fingerprints for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-24369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprints-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprints-for-Kids--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprints-for-Kids--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>TIP: You can create a copy of what you&#8217;re making on a sheet on paper so that you child can get an idea of the concept of how to transform fingerprints into train cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Then add the train tracks below the wheels to go all around your Christmas Train Ornament. The best part is when you spin it, it will begin to look just like the end of the book&#8230; <strong>Going Going, Gone!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Add with glue the smoke coming from the train engine and then sprinkle glitter onto the glue for a little Christmas glitter shine with the Christmas lights.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Glitter-Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprint-Train-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Glitter Train Ornament with Fingerprint Train for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-24366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Glitter-Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprint-Train-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Glitter-Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprint-Train-for-Kids--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Glitter-Train-Ornament-with-Fingerprint-Train-for-Kids--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>7. You can personalize the ornament by adding a name or date of birth with a permanent marker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Allow to dry and then share this <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/tag\/ornaments\">handmade ornament<\/a> with someone special to hang on their Christmas tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/paper-train-tutorial-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Paper2BTrain2BFun2Bwith2BKids2B-1-205x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Paper2BTrain2BFun2Bwith2BKids2B-1-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Paper2BTrain2BFun2Bwith2BKids2B-1-600x877.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Paper2BTrain2BFun2Bwith2BKids2B-1.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/creating-name-train-and-train-snack\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Name2BTrain2Band2BTrain2BSnack-1-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Name2BTrain2Band2BTrain2BSnack-1-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Name2BTrain2Band2BTrain2BSnack-1.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/paper-train-tutorial-for-kids\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/moving-polar-express-train-ride-craft\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Building-a-Moving-Polar-Express-Train-Ride-with-Preschoolers--217x300.jpg\" alt=\"Building a Moving Polar Express Train Ride with Preschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-21184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Building-a-Moving-Polar-Express-Train-Ride-with-Preschoolers--217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Building-a-Moving-Polar-Express-Train-Ride-with-Preschoolers--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Building-a-Moving-Polar-Express-Train-Ride-with-Preschoolers-.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train Themed Activities for Preschoolers at The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/creating-name-train-and-train-snack\/\">Train Themed Name Craft for Preschoolers&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/moving-polar-express-train-ride-craft\/\">Cardboard Train Craft for Kids&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/exploring-science-with-trains-simple\/\">Exploring Science with Trains&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/learn-to-read-with-trains-activities\/\">Learn to Read with Train Activities&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/preschool-math-activities-learn-with\/\">Train Math for Preschoolers&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/creating-name-train-and-train-snack\/\">Train Themed Snack Idea for Kids&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/snowflake-number-train-game-for-kids\/\">Number Train Game for Kids with Snowflakes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/paper-train-tutorial-for-kids\/\">Make Your Own Train with Paper Craft&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to visit my other Train Week Cohosts at the <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/weekly-virtual-book-club-for-kids\/\">Virtual Book Club for Kids<\/a> to see what train themed activities they are sharing with you!&nbsp; They are featured here below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Transportation Week for Virtual Book Club for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-24305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids--400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Transportation-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-Kids--125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Book Club for Kids Train Week Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/alphabet-train\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alphabet Train- Teach Beside Me<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rainydaymum.co.uk\/freight-train-counting-game\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train Carriage Counting Game &#8211; Rainy Day Mum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/11\/transportation-graphing-worksheet.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation I SPY &amp; Graph Printable &#8211; School Time Snippets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/train-track-card-game-preschool.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train Track Card Game for Preschoolers &#8211; Preschool Powol Packets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themomentsathome.com\/transportation-preschool-activity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation Playdough Mat &#8211; The Moments at Home<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myboredtoddler.com\/transport-sand-and-water-play\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport Sand &amp; Water Play &#8211; My Bored Toddler<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inspirationlaboratories.com\/chocolate-train-cookies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate Train Cookies &#8211; Inspiration Laboratories<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fingerprint Train Ornament for Kids- The Educators&#8217; Spin On It (THAT&#8217;s HERE!)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mystorytimecorner.com\/freight-train-creative-invitation-toddlers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freight Train Drawing Prompt by My Storytime Corner<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2017\/11\/easy-diy-paper-train-table-for-kids.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy DIY Paper Train Table for Kids- Toddler Approved<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamasmiles.com\/geometric-shapes-train\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometric Shapes Train &#8211; Mama Smiles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/weeklyVBCforkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Join-the-Facebook-Group-.jpg\" alt=\"Join the Virtual Book Club for Kids Facebook Group\" class=\"wp-image-21299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Join-the-Facebook-Group-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Join-the-Facebook-Group--300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Looking for more ideas for the holiday? 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