Spring is the perfect time to spice up your kicks for a little fun! This is an easy and fun project to do just that! You’ll need: – a pair of basic cloth sneakers – acrylic paints – a couple of pencils with erasers To get started, squeeze a little of each acrylic paint color […]
A while ago, Stephanie suggested a Busy Bag swap. It sounded like a great idea to me because I am always looking for ways to keep the little guy busy while Lil’Miss is taking a class. A group of us decided to do a virtual swap. It was a lot of fun, looking for ideas […]
Lightboxes are so much fun and valuable in the classroom or at home! Children can use them for tracing designs and for exploring see through materials. A lightbox is great for exploring with colors and opacity. There is even evidence that light can be therapeutic to children and adults, especially in the winter, when there […]
We love our lightbox! Yesterday, I shared a tutorial on how to make your own lightbox for about $20. Today I’m going to share some fun things that we’ve found or bought inexpensively to play with on our lightbox. I like really open-ended play, so I basically put some materials out on the box […]
Supplies: To make a chalkboard with a finished size of 14×10.5 inches, you will need: – chalk cloth cut to 12×10.5″ – a heavier fabric cut in these sizes:14.5×10.5″ (backing), 4×4.5″ (pocket), and 4×10.5″ (side piece) – coordinating bias tape – sewing machine with a zig zag stitch – optional: ribbon or elastic to hold […]