Tag Archives: Paint

Butterfly Footprints

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kim

          I’ve found painting is always a hit with kids.  As a toddler, my son would walk around the house with a dry paintbrush ‘painting’ everything in sight.  This is an art project we did last … Continue reading →

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Patriotic T-Shirt Tutorial

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Kim

My kids loved the shamrock shirts we made so much, that we decided to make patriotic ones for 4th of July.  It took us about 3 hours to make 4 shirts, including drying time. Materials – White shirt(s) – Red … Continue reading →

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Construction Books

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Kim

We’re reading Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and Jedrek loves it!  No surprise, since he is into all different vehicles, but especially construction.  Read my review of Mike Mulligan here. Other construction books we’re reading are… Get to Work, Trucks By: … Continue reading →

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Rock Dominoes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Kim

During a recent trip to the beach I was reminded of this post.  After a quick consultation with my son we decided to make our own set of rock dominoes. First, we set off in hunt of the perfect rocks. … Continue reading →

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Gobble It Up!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Kim

This very catchy tune will have you singing about the food chain all day! Continue reading →

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Chicky Chicky Chook Chook

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Kim

Adorably fluffy chicks, bees and cats experience a rapidly changing weather in this book of entertaining, rhythmic rhyme. Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kim

The most colorful book about water you’ll ever read! Follow a little boy as he discovers water, from a tiny brook to the sea and all the forms it takes in between. Continue reading →

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The Littlest Wolf

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Kim

Follow an uncertain little wolf as his father reassures him that though he may not be as fast or strong as his bigger siblings, he is “just as he should be.” Continue reading →

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Footprint Snowman

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kim

Make an adorable little snowman using your infant or toddler’s footprint as the base. Continue reading →

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