Fun With Ice

I saw this done on Pinterest. I thought it was a great way to facilitate problem solving. I had a blast seeing my son do this. He even included me! #ShoutOutToCoOperation

What to do...

I took small toys and froze them in a plastic container. I added a little food coloring as well.




Next, I set out various tools. It was so funny to see his little face.He started trying to figure it out right away. I set out warm water,spoons,and toys from the woodworking area.


Look at my baby!








Eventually...I suggested that he use his safety glasses. #FlyingIce





Free at last!



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DIY Sand

This week we have been talking about the beach. I wanted to find some way to combine our discussion with Dramatic Play,Science Development and other domains. We usually buy the huge bags of sand.This year we did something different.We made our own sand. I found the recipe on Pinterest.

What you need :
A large bowl or container
8 cups of flour
1 cup of baby oil
Various materials for pouring ,mixing and exploration

This activity fosters so many areas of development...love it!

Sorting with Insects

C is for Caterpillar

Check out our caterpillar! This craft goes perfect with our "Bug/Insect" theme. Here is how we did it...
Materials:

Paper Towel Holder
Paint
Paintbrush

Glue Stick
Stapler
Craft Google Eyes
Scissors
(Optional:Black Construction Paper)

1.First,my son painted the paper towel holder.

(Watch him work!):)
2.When the holder dried,I cut it into sections.

3.Next, I stapled the sections together.

4. I added on eyes, with a glue stick.
I even glued on little antennas.(Optional)


Extra:
Pair this activity with literacy.Read Eric Carle's,"The Very Hungry Caterpillar"! :)

A is for Ant

Our caterpillar project went so well the other day, that we expanded on it. We made an ant to go with our caterpillar!Here is how we did it...
Supplies:


Paper Towel Holder
Black Construction Paper
Scissors
Wax Paper
Paint
Paint Brush
Paint Container
Stapler
1.Have the child paint the paper towel roll.We let ours dry on wax paper, so it would not stick.

2.After the paint dried, I cut the roll into sections.

3.Next,I stapled three of the sections together.

4.Then,I glued on the google eyes,six legs and "feelers".


My son loved it! He even used it during dramatic play!