If you're new to Happily Ever Mom, you may not know that I'm obsessed with preschool science activities. It all started when I was evaluating my classroom and ranking our science area - and, we failed. Well, not exactly, but preschool science wasn't my strength at the time, so we had our lowest scores in that area. I kept telling myself, "I did terrible in my science classes; what can I set continue reading...
No Mess Painting on the Light Table
Today, I'm thrilled to share our simple no mess painting method! We love art on the light table, but we couldn't figure out how to use actual paint without it being impossible to clean up. Since we use our light table for all kinds of ways to learn in the dark, we were thrilled to stumble on this art activity that both my preschooler and my toddler could do together. continue reading...
Sticky Art on the Light Table
Sticky art on the light table takes just a few materials to create gorgeous, open-ended art. Don't have a light table? Don't worry! You could easily do this in a window or on a table and it would still be a hit for any toddler or preschooler. Here's what you'll need: Contact paper Light Table <--- aff link to our favorite light panel! Tissue paper Heart shaped hole continue reading...
Stackable Egg Carton Snowmen on the Light Table
Hi There! This week, we are joining up with the Light and Reflection Series to explore winter and Christmas themes. Be sure to check out And Next Comes L and Where Imagination Grows to see what they were up to as well! These stackable snowmen has been a long time coming! On occasion, I get Costco organic eggs which come in a clear egg carton. I highly recommend saving the container! continue reading...
Fine Motor Station on the Light Table: Skewers, Pony Beads, and Straws
Hi There! Lately, you might have noticed that we have had a few posts about light table activities. Experimenting with Ice and Pony Bead Puppets have been great activities with our "light table." It's in quotes because it's not really a table, it's more like a small, flimsy box that lights up! I made it from a cardboard box and an old picture frame. But, despite the size, my daughter is in continue reading...
Pony Bead Puppets on the Light Table
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the second week of our Light and Reflections series! Last week, we explored light and art with our Melted Pony Beads and Tissue Paper Sun-catchers. This week, we worked with melted pony beads again, but, unlike last week, we used clear beads and put our sun-catchers on the light table as "puppets." What you'll need: Clear Pony beads Cookie cutters Oven continue reading...