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August 18, 2011 | 12 Comments

Custom Reading Lights

I have been having so much fun decorating our playroom and although it’s not quite ready for the big reveal ( being 5’4 with a baby perpetually in my arms is limiting sometimes). One thing I could do was to turn these dollar store push lights into a fun light up sign for our book nook.  For the last week we’ve been snuggling in the nook before quiet/ nap time and reading book after book. It’s the coziest place and totally worth loosing a closet and it’s storage space.

  1. Gather your materials. You’ll need one push light per letter and a permanent marker ( I used a broad-line Sharpie) .
  2. Write out your letters or draw something fun. I stuck to one letter per light with such a short word , but you could do anything you want.
  3. Add batteries and hang up.
  4. Push on and read.

Do not forget to participate in our 2nd Annual Summer Reading Challenge , it’s not too late!

Filed Under: Dollar Store, Preschool Crafts, Reading Nook | 12 Comments

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12 Comments

  1. Creative and Curious Kids! says

    August 18, 2011 at 5:34 am

    What a great idea!

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  2. The Activity Mom says

    August 18, 2011 at 9:17 am

    Those are AWESOME!

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  3. Amy says

    August 18, 2011 at 9:18 am

    That is SO cute! great idea!

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  4. Marnie @ Carrots are Orange says

    August 18, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Allie! I LOVE, LOVE THIS IDEA!! Awesome! Thanks…

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  5. Kelly says

    August 18, 2011 at 10:34 am

    These are great! I’m currently working on a nook for my daughter.

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  6. Kim says

    August 18, 2011 at 11:20 am

    This is a great idea. These will be perfect for under the bunk bed! Wow, the baby’s hair is getting long!!

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    • admin says

      August 19, 2011 at 9:06 am

      Oh yes under bunk beds! Yeah little miss has wild hair , hopefully it will be long enough for pig tails soon.

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  7. Joyce says

    August 18, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    How fun!

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  8. Kathy Sykes says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:50 am

    I hope to be starting an online and real life kid’s book club and wanted suggestions on how to make a cool reading nook for each member.
    Thanks for the idea!!

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  9. Jackie says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    I love those. Must find a place for those at my house!

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  10. Felicity says

    August 6, 2013 at 1:26 am

    I love this idea! What cool lights.

    Creating a comfortable, cute place to read can go a long way towards growing children who love to read.

    Here are some more ideas:

    http://www.best-books-for-kids.com/reading-spot.html

    http://www.best-books-for-kids.com/wall-mounted-book-shelves.html

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