I had a perfect @ikeausa box lying around that was itching to be used for this activity that I envisioned being a one and done. But not at all; it exceeded all of my expectations! I’d like to mention that cutting Q-tips in half, collecting several as they flew across the room, and then coloring the tip with washable marker was by no means a low prep or…
Young children often have a difficult time differentiating between letters and numbers, so I included both here, combined with art and sensory fun. I simply used silicone letter and number molds to make regular ice cubes into educational ice cubes. 😋 The children were provided with warm water, droppers, paint brushes and washable paint (red and green here because Christmas is coming up, but any colors will do), as well as…
These adorable Christmas trees 🎄 were cut out of contact paper by @moorethanhappy , taped to the window (sticky side out), and decorated by B and H with sequins and pom poms. They really enjoyed it and it added a little holiday cheer to our classroom. When setting this up, keep in mind that pom poms are easier to use because of their bigger size, and the sequins requires a much more…
I’d like to tell you that Amazon and Target boxes 📦 don’t find themselves at my home every week or 2, but I’d be lying. And for so long I’ve felt guilty about throwing those boxes out (yes, even when they go into the recycling ♻️ bin), but not today. Today, Santa got a makeover and he’s never looked more fabulous. Simply draw Santa onto the side…
There are accounts whose elaborate play set ups should earn them some kind of parenting medal 🏅, and I both admire and respect their talent and commitment. However, this is not that kind of account. I’m all about keeping it simple and encouraging others to use what they have at home. And in this case, that’s a muffin tin, masking tape (painter’s tape should work just as well…
Of all the unusual things you could give your child to paint with, have you stopped to consider using cotton balls and clothespins? We did! 🙋🏻♀️ MATERIALS:• Cotton ball• Clothespin• Blue paper• White paint…