“Coyotes All Around” by Stuart J. Murphy is perfect for teaching rounding numbers to first, second, and third graders. Clever Coyote thinks it’s time for lunch — and also time to show her friends how, with some simple rounding, she can add up numbers in her head. If only she were as good at hunting […]
Jackson Pollock was a modern, abstract artist that painted the way he felt by dripping, pouring, and splattering paint all over large canvases on the floor using sticks and dowels. He showed an abstract expression of his feelings through his art. Some people called them drip paintings. Some called them action paintings. I read the […]
This is an adorable project to do as a literary connection to the picture book “Grandma’s Purse” by Vanessa Brantley Newton. In the book, when Mimi’s Grandmother comes to visit she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats, and her purse. Mimi never knows what her Grandmother have in there — fancy jewelry, tokens from around […]
“Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion” is filled with 21 crochet patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you’ll be proud to gift! Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet’s favorite one-stop source for easy-to-make crochet kits, you’ll be crocheting adorable projects in no time! Grouped by […]
What kid doesn’t like bunnies — especially when Easter is right around the corner? I found this project at beafunmum.com and a 7-year-old child I care for made these bunny ears hat out of a paper plate all by herself. If you want the hat to be a snug fit for a particular child’s head, […]
I found this cute and simple standing bunny craft on webdelmaesteo web site. I used the photo to make a template on colorful heavyweight paper and let the children decorate the bunnies as they wish. You Will Need: Bunny Template (see below)Heavyweight PaperPencilScissorMarkers and Gel PensWhite GluePaper ClipsPom Poms What to Do: 1. Print out […]
I found the idea of this paper plate wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day on the nontoygifts web site. Instead of using paint, the child in my care just used dot markers and markers to make the wreath. You Will Need: Paper PlateYellow, Black, and Green Cardstock PaperCraft Paint, Crayons, Dot Markers, Pastels, or MarkersCircle PunchScissorWhite […]
If you care for school-aged children, keep them busy by making inexpensive tin foil sculptures. We made a game out of this project by trying to make sculptures and jewelry without using any tape or glue. The aluminum foil is easy to sculpt with just a little practice. What You Need: Tin FoilScissors What to […]
I prefer when children make their own birthday cards for their friends and family rather than buying cards. A six-year-old I care for wanted to try making birthday cards for her friends’ birthdays. So on a rainy day we experimented making a bunch of cards with sprinkles. We learned not to use liquid glue or […]
Have the kids paint with bubble wrap to make a snow covered tree after reading “Winter Trees” by Carole Gerber. In “Winter Trees” a boy and his dog stroll through the winter forest discovering seven different types of trees. This book is a fun early introduction to tree identification and a great way to encourage […]
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