Hi Everyone! I love getting holiday cards this time of year but, if you're like me, you may not have finished your holiday cards or, maybe, you just didn't have time! I use PicMonkey (a free online editor) to edit and to share my pictures on this blog, but I'm also using their collage feature to put together a few of our favorite memories this year. Check out these five ways that PicMonkey 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...
Toilet Roll Lacing Ornaments: Two Different Ways!
Hi Everyone! Over Thanksgiving break, my Sister-in-law worked with the kids to decorate super cute foam masks with stickers. She was joking with everyone that I would probably make the masks from toilet paper rolls somehow! And, she's right! I have a strange affinity for crafting with kids and toilet paper rolls. So, I just *had* to come up with a quick TP roll craft for this time of year. 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...
Experimenting with Ice, Colored Water, and Salt on the Light Table
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the light and reflections series :-) Today, we are focusing on using light and reflections to explore Math and Science concepts for kids. My daughter was completely in the driver's seat as we experimented with ice, salt, and colored water on the light table! I was surprised that it became an art show as the colored water dripped along the salt and ice. It was continue reading...
Painting with Mirrors: Explore, Create, Learn!
Hi Everyone! My husband was a little bit nervous about this one! I sent him a picture of our daughter painting on mirrors and his first reaction was: I hope the paint comes off! It's true, sometimes I look at activities and think, "Well, that must have been tough to clean up." But, I've made the decision that clean up doesn't matter to me (ok...I'm trying not to let it bother me) because continue reading...