A is for Airplane

As you may recall, we are a military family. My son is only two, but has had the chance to see and do so many things. From his own backyard -he can observe helicopters, airplanes, and paratroopers. How cool is that? He talks about planes all the time. Thus, he was super excited when he found out that we were going to construct our own!
1. First, we gathered everything that we would need.
Paint
Scissors
Cardstock
Paper Towel Holder
Stickers

2. Next, we painted our paper towel holder.

3. We let it dry. Then,added stickers for windows.

4. I cut slits in the front and back for the wings.

5. I used strips of cardstock and threaded them through the holder.


6. Finally, our airplanes were done(Mommy made one too!). We took them outside and pretended to fly them!


Adapted from ideas found in "The Absolute Best Play Days"
by Pamela Waterman

Race Car Crayons

I saw a set of "homemade" transportation crayons on No Time for Flashcards. She melted old crayons and used a candy mold to make new ones. I was pretty eager to try it.I had a feeling that my tot would love them!

Here is what I did...
I went to the craft store in search of a candy mold, like the one Allison used. I could not find it. However, I found this pretzel race car mold.
It was only $1.99.

I set the oven for 275 degrees.
I began to peel the paper off of our old/broken crayons.

I put the crayons in muffin cups and put them in a muffin tin.
I put the muffin tin in the oven and allowed the crayons to melt.
I poured the melted wax into the mold and let it sit for an hour.

I popped the crayons out of the mold and detached the back end
(the pretzel part).

Finally, it was time to color!

Yay! New crayons!

Tape and Cars

Make a Super Simple road for cars...out of tape!

I saw this idea on Teach Preschool and could not wait to try it!

Here is what you need...

Painter's Tape

Cars


1.Use your imagination.
2.Make vertical and horizontal lines that intersect.
3.Put out the cars and invite the children to play.


Extras:
Buy more that one color of painter's tape!

Mud Bath and Car Wash

This center encompasses sensory development,dramatic play and hand-eye coordination.


Supplies:
Cars and Trucks

A shallow tub for water, dish liquid, sponges, brushes, towels

A second tub for mud, dirt or sterile potting soil

Set the tubs side by side.

Encourage the children to get the cars dirty, and wash them off...just like we do with real cars.


Lather. Rinse.Repeat.