Looking at different ideas for Laurel’s fairy garden party this year. I’ve seen some actual dolls with heads and all made with embroidery floss and wire, and we might be able to pull those off. These pics I pulled from somewhere I can’t find now are good closeups though, and give some great ideas. I […]
drinking cups (styrofoam, plastic or paper) recycle tip: hard to believe, but disposable cups can be washed and used in craft projects. It’s a bit of a pain, but if you’re doing a lesson on recycling, it’s worth asking the children to wash a couple of McDonald’s (or other) cups to get the point across […]
• Craft paper • Scissors • Pencil • 3 1/2-inch cardboard square • Glue Step 1: Start with 3 x 2-inch strips of craft paper. Make logs by wrapping each one around a pencil, taping down the open edge and sliding the cylinder off the pencil. Create 24 3-inch logs: 17 to use as is […]
The first kindergarten was founded by Friedrich Froebel in Germany in 1837. One day, your child will be going off to kindergarten, but in the meantime, he or she will love “playing†school—especially if he or she gets to be the teacher. This play-acting will give you an insight into what your child imagines school […]
Robert E. Peary and his assistant, Matthew Henson, endured a lot of hardship to reach the geographic North Pole. Play explorer with your child—without facing rough terrain and bitterly cold weather! Make a paper flag, paste a photo of your child on it, and challenge him or her to “discover†something—a tree, a boulder, a […]
Large cardboard box Scissors Pencil Assorted cereal, cookie, and pasta boxes Colored tape Glue Clear Con-Tact paper With the scissors, cut the flaps off of the large cardboard box. Turn the box bottom up. Then, make an opening for your child’s legs by drawing an arch on one of the longer sides and cutting it […]
Help your child to make her very own daily newspaper. • newspaper • art supplies • builds vocabulary • promotes social awareness Look at a newspaper with your child. Talk about the different sections, such as sports, weather, and entertainment. Point out how headlines look different from articles. Find one or two articles and pictures that interest her and […]
 Versatile Props:  Blankets Old computer keyboard Cash register or money box Dolls Play money, checkbook, credit cards Purses and wallets Eyeglasses (remove lenses) Clipboard with paper Telephone Control panel Steering wheel Dress up clothes Baskets and other small containers Dry erase board and markers (clean athletic socks are good for wiping) Tape recorder […]
