Bare branches Pail filled with soil Yarn or ribbon Cut-out cardboard apple shapes Glue Red, green, and yellow construction paper Make an apple tree using bare tree branches. Take pictures of each child in your room. Ask each child to trace an apple shape on a piece of red or green construction paper and cut […]
3/4c water 1/2c cornstarch 1tsp vegetable oil 1c clean dry sand  Bring water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add oil and cornstarch – it will foam slightly Stir hard until foam subsides. Put back on (medium) heat for about a minute, stirring constantly until cornstarch thickens and is mostly incorporated. Texture should […]
 To enhance large muscle development and early math, science and reading skills by mixing paint and creating patterns and designs with this simple print-making technique.  • Attach large pieces (12″x14″) of bubble wrap to table top with masking tape. The bubbles should be large. Older (school age) children can use smaller sized bubbles. […]
A fun, eco-friendly activity to reinforce what children have learned about snakes and to build team-work. Â Reinforce study about snakes. Learn to identify patterns. Use recycled materials to create a creative piece of artwork. Develop a sense of team work in building something together. Use fine motor skills to practice tying knots or twist […]
 Try this fun, open-ended three-dimensional activity. Children will love experimenting with the various ways to use the materials.  To reinforce fine motor skills To promote hand-eye coordination To encourage cooperative play To encourage tactile exploration   Before You Start: You will need smooth and pliable air-dry clay, paper plates (or trays), various […]
 1 envelope unflavored gelatin cold water 1/2 cup cornstarch 4 tablespoons dishwashing liquid food coloring 4 to 6 wide mouth jars  Stir the gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water; set aside. Measure the cornstarch into a saucepan and stir in 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a simmer […]
Sidewalk Paint  Just combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup water. and 6-8 drops of food coloring. Give them a bunch of paint brushes and turn them loose on the sidewalk. The paint dries to look just like a sidewalk chalk creation!
 Making an “All About Me” book can be a great way for children to enhance their self esteem, confidence and increase overall self awareness. The process of compiling our books was as much fun as pouring over the finished project. You can use almost anything to create an All About Me book. For ours, […]
