Coffee Mugs
We have a blast making gifts for people. For my parents’ birthdays, we decided to make them coffee mugs to go with their gifts. We have done mugs a few ways. Pens are fun but being able to do hand…
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Pape Plate Rainbow
G saw this activity somewhere and HAD TO MAKE IT. I didn’t exactly have all the right stuff but we made it work. Cut a paper plate in half and color the top like a rainbow. Cut out cloud shapes…
Self Checking Puzzles
G has really been interested in reading and math lately. We aren’t pushing it but following her lead. I made this self checking puzzle for her the other day. It was pretty quick to make and she had fun with…
Tie Dye Towels
I decided to do this activity with a friend of mine. The kids were all excited. Supplies: towels – we had thin Target towels but next time we do this, I think I will get these. spray tie dye –…
Centers
I like to make centers for the kids. I can change them out daily (or sometimes hourly). There’s no pressure to complete each activity but there’s enough stuff to keep them busy. And if they don’t seem interested in what’s…
Cut and Paste Top Tips
Here’s a few tricks for doing these cut and paste activities. 1) get the first part glued down for the kid. 2) give them doable chucks. Start with maybe 3 numbers/letter/whatever 3) organize the pieces by page so it’s not…
Scavenger Hunt
This is probably one of my most favorite activities ever. Why? because it keeps kids busy for a while, it’s easy to set up, and you can use it for SO MANY topics. I have used it for matching: –…
Craft/Activity Supplies
This is a list of my (current) favorite supplies to have on hand. This is always evolving but here it is! Oh and don’t forget to keep it all organized. I love this. No, really. I have 2. Basic tools…
Activities. Top Tips.
You win some, you loose some. Some activities are a hit. Others are…well… not. I have had more activities crash and burn than work. BUT it’s always a learning process for me and the kids. Here are my tips and…