We are back again for this month’s Virtual Book Club, this is the last of the last post for 2014-2015 with Bill Martin Jr. When I think of storytelling, I think of all the ways we tell those stories. Through music, art, reading, writing, gestures, and expressions – the ways of telling stories … [Read more...] about Story Telling Beads
KID ACTIVITIES
Mandala Coloring Pages
Currently we are I am a little obsessed with mandalas at the moment, we just spent hours creating these popsicle stick mandalas and are now ready to get our mandala coloring on today! Who wants to color? Channel your inner Zen master with these simple mandala coloring pages. I designed … [Read more...] about Mandala Coloring Pages
Pattern Play and Number Cards
Simple is better. A ton of stuff I’ve been doing this summer with the kiddos, to fall off of our busyness of the school year, is to slow down and keep it simple. Simple crafts, simple activities, simple play. Speaking of simple... V has been heading into beginning reading territory & one of … [Read more...] about Pattern Play and Number Cards
Pool Noodle Jellyfish
Got an extra pool noodle layin’ around? If not grab em’ for a dollar at the dollar store. ooooorrrr… you could even just machete off one of the ends of their little pool toy without them even knowing – ssshhhhhhhh – a one inch slice equals two little jellyfish – they won’t even notice – do it … [Read more...] about Pool Noodle Jellyfish
Invitation To Create: Craft Stick Mandalas
Who would have thought a simple, everyday craft material like craft sticks (popsicle sticks) could be so much fun & give such endless hours of play?! It started with my recent obsession with Mandalas, well and my love for all things Gina, the creator at Willowday (a fellow Rockin’ Art Mom). … [Read more...] about Invitation To Create: Craft Stick Mandalas
DIY Stamps – Swimmy
We’re back with this month’s Virtual Book Club – and we’re celebrating Leo Lionni! The book we chose from his collection of amazing books was Swimmy. It’s such a sweet book… Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, … [Read more...] about DIY Stamps – Swimmy