Category Archives: Create
Felt Food Fun
I’m over at Childhood 101 today with some fun ideas for making felt food. Maybe it will give you a few ideas for some Christmas surprises! Here’s a taste: My children love to play with their food. That is, they love to … Continue reading
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Another Spin on Spin Art
Spin art is a childhood favorite. I don’t think I’ve ever met a child who doesn’t want to take a shot at it. I think it’s interesting that even the kids who often don’t want to sit down and … Continue reading
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Oh, What Do You Do in the Autumn Time?
As I’m watching the leaves turn bright red on the mountain near my home, I thought I should share some of my favorite fall activities. I listed study themes for fall, and accompanying activities over here. Just to highlight a few of … Continue reading
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Multi-Sensory Paint!
One of the things that makes young artists so great, is that they are concerned more with the whole experience than with the product alone. Expand your next painting experience by trying out these tips that encourage children to use … Continue reading
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The 4-1-1 on Making Slime
My boys love slime! (And really, so do I!) Whether it’s playing the part of radioactive sludge engulfing their action figures, an alien blob, or just an enjoyable home gym for their fingers, one batch can keep them engaged for … Continue reading
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The Simplest Way to Face Paint
Due to the enormous amount of fun we’ve been having with face painting around here lately, I thought I’d let you in on a little secret I learned about a decade ago while teaching at the lab school. If you purchase … Continue reading
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Enchanted Learning: The Benefits of Fantasy Play for Children
I’m sharing some of my old favorites while I’m away this week. This one was originally posted July 6, 2010. Many parents have come to their child’s preschool teacher with the same concern. “It seems like my child plays dress-up … Continue reading
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Book Activity: Mouse Paint
I’m sharing a few old favorites while I’m away this week. This one was originally posted January 19, 2010. Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh is one of my very favorite books for teaching about primary and secondary colors. The children absolutely love … Continue reading
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