Here are some simple paper lanterns we made in Halloween/fall colors just because. Â Stapler Glue Hole puncher Scissors Ruler Craft knife String Construction Paper (black, yellow, orange). Â We made two kinds of lanterns. The first kind were just simple tubes – either cylindrical or square in cross-section, and layered with a contrasting color […]
Ok… so this one got a bit wet on the way home, but I had to share since it was so brilliant (I’m hoping you’ll agree!). My youngest made this in Pre-K today and it sounded super easy to do (if a bit messy, so have wipes handy). Just draw happy, squiggly green lines on […]
Baby pumpkins Chenille pipe cleaners Glue and a small brush for applying glue Seamstress pins (they are a pin with a colored plastic ball at the end) Black beads (for making jewelry) Toothpicks Scraps of black felt White batting or wool roving Yarn  To make the eyes, mark with a pencil where you will […]
~ Gummy Bears & Chocolate Covered Raisins ~   ~ Candy Corn & Pumpkins ~   ~ Gummy Worms ~  I couldn’t take the pictures fast enough. They were eaten very quickly!! To make the bracelets, I used a regular threading needle and stretchy jewelry string. Just get assorted soft candies and […]
Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other. When you play and work together, you have something in common to talk about. Try these language-rich activities: 1. Bake together. Share the experience of measuring the ingredients, sifting and mixing, and then cleaning up. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce related […]
 Encourage exploration of many cultures by providing pretend-play props that span the globe. Stock your child’s play area with: 1.        Wooden or plastic figures of diverse people and animals. Look for a range of skin tones in the dolls, puppets, crayons, and other materials you choose for your child’s play. 2.        Food boxes from […]
1271 – FolkArt ® One Strokeâ„¢ Brushes – Script Liner, #1 479 – FolkArt ® Artists Pigmentsâ„¢ – Pure Black, 2 oz. 480 – FolkArt ® Artists Pigmentsâ„¢ – Titanium White, 2 oz. 667 – FolkArt ® Metallics – Gunmetal Gray, 2 oz. CS11205 – Mod Podge ® Gloss, 4 oz.  Filbert brush Plastic […]
