Archive for March 2009
I know this is very similar to the nest I did, I actually made this weeks before I did the nest but have been waiting to post it. I saw this years ago in a book at a rec center I worked at, it was worth the wait, I love how it turned out. This is a fun craft for kids home for spring break – or preschoolers with some patience. I didn’t bother trying to have my son help, his love of eating glue would have been in overdrive I’m sure.
- Gather your materials. You will need glue, yarn , a balloon and some ribbon.
- Blow up your balloon a little ways and tie it.
- Cut some yarn in about 12 inch pieces. For this craft I used about 20 , 12″ pieces total.
- Mix your glue with a tiny bit of water if you want, this made it easier to soak the yarn but it took longer to dry. Either way works- just don’t dilute it too much.
- Start drenching the yarn in the glue
- Laying it on the balloon. Criss cross it over the whole thing.
- Keep going…and going.
- When you feel it’s done let it dry , I prefer to let it dry by hanging it from a rack with a clothes pin. That way it’s not touching anything and won’t get stuck.
- When it’s dry carefully pop the balloon, and fish it out of the egg.
- Add your ribbon!
This project is much more a counting activity than art, my son was offered to color or paint his paper but declined ( he saw the marshmallows) so instead we counted our hand fulls of marshmallows before placing them on the glue . Many were eaten but lots of fun and learning was too so I didn’t mind too much.
- Gather your materials. This is an easy project all you need are some mini marshmallows, 2 pages of construction paper ( one will do the trick though) a marker and some glue.
- Start by writing an uppercase M on the paper.
- Add glue to it, now older children can add the glue to the M, I offered this job to my son but he declined saying “no no I do marshmallows” .
- Add the marshmallows. The way we did it was I gave him a handful, he counted them as he put them on 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6 for example and then he got to eat the last.
- Keep going!
- Let dry.
- Cut out and glue onto a 2nd paper to make it sturdier if you are displaying it.
Big and Little
Marshmallow Sorting
- Gather your materials. You need a divided tray ( thank you dollar store) or 3 separate bowls. Large and small marshmallows. I also added in the words Big and Little in the correct sections of the tray.
- Show your child how to put the little marshmallow where is says little, and repeat for the big marshmallow.
- Place all the marshmallows in the center piece or middle bowl and ask them to find the right place for little and big marshmallows.
- Sort !
Adventures of Homeschooling Noah ;
Who happens to have Down syndrome
This is such a simple activity that kids of all ages can enjoy, perfect for the weekend when your family is together all day. My son loved doing this and I thought it was the perfect,simple way to end a great Spring Fling Week here at No Time For Flash Cards. Thanks for celebrating the changing of the seasons with us!
- Gather your materials. You will need some paper, a cookie cutter , paint and a plate.
- Spread your paint on a plate.
- Dip your cookie cutter in the paint
- Print !
- If you want add another color and keep going!
5 minutes for mom is a great resource for moms, bloggers and of course mom bloggers like me. They are hosting The Ultimate Blog Party 2009 from March 20th – 27th . They have events online and live, prizes and lots of networking for everyone. Pop on over and join the party!
There are so many prizes ! My wish list would be:
$50 Target gift card from Beginner Baby Blog
Ergo Baby Carrier from Giveaway Addicted Mom
$25 gift card to Shutterfly from SandwichINK.com
Really though everything is awesome and you need to check it out!
Oh oh I forgot I am supposed to introduce myself and this little piece of the blogosphere I call No Time For Flash Cards. Well I am Allie,mama to one paint loving 2 year old – you can see him doing all these fun and educational activities . I used to be a teacher now I stay home, write preschool curriculum and all together spend far too much time with a computer on my lap!
