uncoated paper plate markers yarn for hair scissors white glue small pink balloon Use the markers to draw a face on the paper plate. Cut bits of yarn to glue around the face for hair. Poke a small hole through the center of the mouth. Slip the end of the pink balloon through the hole […]
The Titanic was supposed to be an unsinkable ship, until an iceberg brought her down. However, nowadays, with our technology, this could not happen. And it also won’t happen when you make an unsinkable sponge boat with your little sailor! There are many different types including row boats, sailboats, tugboats, steamboats, airboats, motorboats, cruise ships, […]
 Fill a tub full of bubbles and become a master of disguise. Give your child a bubble bath beard or a funny hairdo made of soap bubbles. Let him or her transform you, too. Be sure to have a hand mirror at the ready so your child can see how silly he or she […]
Turn your child into a bean counter! Put dried beans into a cup. Now ask your child to take them out of the cup, counting as he or she goes. When the cup is empty, fill again, this time with another amount. Repeat as many times as you like. For added fun, glue the beans […]
Celebrate National Bird Day! Â In cold climates, the ground is hard in winter, making it difficult for birds to get enough food. Why not assist our fine, feathered friends by making a simple cereal necklace? String any cereal with a hole in the middle (preferably one without a lot of sugar) on about two […]
Add holiday cheer with this playful bell garland made from a paper-cup pattern. Â Talk to your kids about different bells and where you would hear them. Â Scissors Paper cups Construction paper Pencil Assorted jingle bells (2 for each bell) Metallic chenille stems Decorative glue, such as confetti glue and glitter glue Thick white […]
Using materials from Take It To Your Seat Math Centers (K-1) from Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (just this activity is available for download for just a few dollars as well), Â some extra bugs that I’m sure I downloaded on 4share.com, but can’t find now, contact paper to “laminate” and improve durability, and markers to decorate, I […]
Kid friendly friday is hosted at I Blame My Mother. Check out this weeks linky to see the projects and ideas that other mom’s have posted! I think that making book marks is a great activity for kids. We’ve done it a number of times over the years. It lends itself to many different themes […]
