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January 26, 2013
How to Make a Valentine Classroom Craft from Heart Doilies
Doily Heart Pouch for Valentine's Candy.
Get to the Dollar Store and buy a pack of heart doilies for these Valentine Classroom Crafts. For the pouch above, we used two doilies for each side to give it a little more strength. Lay the heart doilies on top of one another, cut gift wrapping ribbon about 15" (for small doily), and begin weaving in and out of the outermost layer of holes to
Get to the Dollar Store and buy a pack of heart doilies for these Valentine Classroom Crafts. For the pouch above, we used two doilies for each side to give it a little more strength. Lay the heart doilies on top of one another, cut gift wrapping ribbon about 15" (for small doily), and begin weaving in and out of the outermost layer of holes to
January 25, 2013
Monkey Valentine Conversation Hearts Sight Word Game
Get crafty for Valentine's Day using Cupid's arrows and Conversation Hearts in a Sight Word game for kids. This simple activity is perfect for early childhood literacy. Store the arrows and hearts in the monkey pocket, and then mix and match to form sentences. Click read more below for printable pattern and how to play game.
Make Conversation Hearts into a Site Word Literacy Game for Kids.
Make Conversation Hearts into a Site Word Literacy Game for Kids.
January 24, 2013
Disney on Ice World's of Fantasy at Banker's Life Fieldhouse: Tow Mater Steals the Show
We saw Disney on Ice World's of Fantasy at Banker's Life Fieldhouse last night, and Tow Mater stole the show! At least, that's what my eight-year-old son thought. He grinned from ear to ear astonished at seeing Tow Mater in the flesh. It was truly life coming full circle for us.
Tow Mater Printables
You see, in 2004, I attended Disney on Ice, Monster's Inc. when he was just a bun in the
Tow Mater Printables
You see, in 2004, I attended Disney on Ice, Monster's Inc. when he was just a bun in the
January 23, 2013
What IS she Wearing? Express Imagination with Creative Play Activities
What's she wearing? Today, even I had to ask. Apparently, she is expressing herself with an Imaginative warrior costume for Creative Play Activities which include stalking her brother and then a battle round of dart defense. You know he had to shoot.
She comes up with this stuff all by herself!
This wasn't enough protective gear.
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She comes up with this stuff all by herself!
This wasn't enough protective gear.
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January 22, 2013
Kitchen Kids ~ Cinnamon Cocoa Donut Recipe
Get mixing and making with your Kitchen Kids and make this yummy (non-fried) cake, cinnamon, cocoa donut recipe. We've got great tips for making icing cookies and donuts less messy.
How do you make homemade donuts? With lots of love and family fun.
This Cinnamon Cocoa donut recipe was made with a donut maker, but you could also use a cake pop maker or muffin tins in the oven.
You Will Need:
2 C. Flour, 3/4 Sugar (we used Splenda Baking Mix in case the Diabetic Daddy snagged one.), 2 Tsps. Baking Powder, 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon, 2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder, 1 Tsp. Salt, 2 Beaten Eggs, 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract, 1 Tsp. Shortening.
How to make Maple Glaze for Donuts
How to Make Donuts:
Warm Donut Maker or preheat oven to 325 Degrees, lightly grease muffin pan (or donut pan if you have one). In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cocoa and salt (dry ingredients). Stir in wet ingredients (milk, eggs, vanilla, and shortening). Beat all together until well blended. Fill each cup 3/4 full. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes or until donut maker ready lite changes color. Donuts should spring back when touched. Allow to cool before removing from pan and frosting or drizzling with maple glaze.
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How do you make homemade donuts? With lots of love and family fun.
This Cinnamon Cocoa donut recipe was made with a donut maker, but you could also use a cake pop maker or muffin tins in the oven.
You Will Need:
2 C. Flour, 3/4 Sugar (we used Splenda Baking Mix in case the Diabetic Daddy snagged one.), 2 Tsps. Baking Powder, 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon, 2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder, 1 Tsp. Salt, 2 Beaten Eggs, 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract, 1 Tsp. Shortening.
How to make Maple Glaze for Donuts
How to Make Donuts:
Warm Donut Maker or preheat oven to 325 Degrees, lightly grease muffin pan (or donut pan if you have one). In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cocoa and salt (dry ingredients). Stir in wet ingredients (milk, eggs, vanilla, and shortening). Beat all together until well blended. Fill each cup 3/4 full. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes or until donut maker ready lite changes color. Donuts should spring back when touched. Allow to cool before removing from pan and frosting or drizzling with maple glaze.
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January 20, 2013
Handprint Dream Catcher Paper Craft for Martin Luther King Day
Trace hands on multi-colored paper for this MLK Day Craft.
How to make a handprint dream catcher paper craft: Grab a paper plate, cut a circle out of the center, and wrap it with crepe paper attaching with tape. Trace hand on several different colors of construction paper to represent different cultures. Glue hands with fingers entwined as shown below. To make a wreath, fold the base (palm) of the hand around the ring securing with staples. This is a craft for kids which offers individualism. Let them create anyway they choose and write inspiring words on each hand, drop crepe paper streamers from the paper plate hoop to make a dream catcher. They can share their handiwork and start a dialogue about what is alike with each kid's craft.
Focus: Although everyone interprets the craft a little differently we all share the ability to dream big like Martin Luther King. For a companion classroom skit see STAGE PLAYS in the right sidebar ~>
This DREAMCATCHER is designed to collect your dreams and harness them into GOALS. Remember all it takes is a Can-do attitude!
Dreamcatcher
Dream Craft for MLK Day.
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January 19, 2013
Creative Country Sayings ~ Inspirational Quotes ~ When was the last time...
Do you remember the last time you did something for the first time? Our creative country sayings and inspirational quotes are meant to give you the kick you need to get out and enjoy life!
When was the last time you did something for the first time? You're never too old to try something new.
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Plan a Fun Party for Kids with a Balloon Car Theme
Struggling to find a unique theme for a boy's birthday party at home that is a fun party for kids? Why not have a Balloon Car theme. There are tons of things to do with balloons. Here are a few for your next party planning checklist.
Arvind Gupta makes toys from trash on his fabulous website offering many recycle crafts for kid, arvindguptatoys.com He offers a great how to make a balloon car tutorial printable pdf.
Visit Arvind Gupta Toys for the tutorial.
Michael Floyd of BalloonHQ offers a balloon car tutorial for making a car out of balloons for a kid's birthday party. Not sure Id' have the patience for this one!
Balloon Car from Michael Floyd at BalloonHQ looks like Barbie might like to take a ride in this one.
My favorite site for balloon art has to be The Balloon Pastor he has balloon pictures of full-size car costumes for kids including a Tow Mater. You'll have to hop over to check them all out. Here's an example of his work, Lightning McQueen balloon car.
Car Balloon example from the Balloon Pastor.
Finally, PBS Design Squad has some great balloon science projects which are fun for a kid's party or perfect for a homeschool project. Show your magic trick skills with this unpoppable balloon trick or 2-wheel balloon car tutorial.
Unpoppable Balloon Party Trick from PBS Design Squad.
How to make a 2 Wheel Balloon Car from PBS Design Squad.
Phineas Costume Mask
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Arvind Gupta makes toys from trash on his fabulous website offering many recycle crafts for kid, arvindguptatoys.com He offers a great how to make a balloon car tutorial printable pdf.
Visit Arvind Gupta Toys for the tutorial.
Michael Floyd of BalloonHQ offers a balloon car tutorial for making a car out of balloons for a kid's birthday party. Not sure Id' have the patience for this one!
Balloon Car from Michael Floyd at BalloonHQ looks like Barbie might like to take a ride in this one.
My favorite site for balloon art has to be The Balloon Pastor he has balloon pictures of full-size car costumes for kids including a Tow Mater. You'll have to hop over to check them all out. Here's an example of his work, Lightning McQueen balloon car.
Car Balloon example from the Balloon Pastor.
Finally, PBS Design Squad has some great balloon science projects which are fun for a kid's party or perfect for a homeschool project. Show your magic trick skills with this unpoppable balloon trick or 2-wheel balloon car tutorial.
Unpoppable Balloon Party Trick from PBS Design Squad.
How to make a 2 Wheel Balloon Car from PBS Design Squad.
Phineas Costume Mask
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January 18, 2013
Jake's Journey in Art Mask Making 101/Phineas and African Art for Kids
This latest in a series of Jake's Journey homeschool projects teaches the art of Mask Making and formal balance. We included a tutorial to make a Phineas mask which is a little more fun for kids.
How to make a Phineas Mask.
You need a cardboard birthday party hat, a cereal box, egg carton, gift bag, and construction paper. First, draw Phineas' hair (think reindeer antler) onto a cereal box. Cut three sections, glue to a red gift bag or construction paper and cut out. Cut a 2" slit in the center of the base of each hair piece, and slide them into each other like a tripod. Next, cut about 1" off the top of the party hat.
Take the tripod hair piece and insert it into the hole in the top of the hat. Secure on the inside with tape. Now, take your party hat and wrap it in pink construction paper and tape with clear tape where it overlaps. Grab a second piece of pink construction paper and holding it in a cone shape, insert it inside the base of the party hat and attach with tape. For this step, it is helpful to have another set of hands. Push the interior cone to the front and attach a hairband inside the hat. Cut out two egg holders from the egg carton, color the center for eyes and attach (hot glues works best) to the front of your hat/mask. Place the headband on your head as shown in the above picture. Voila!
You might also like to make a Perry the Platypus costume from a cardboard box.
Make your own Phineas Mask/Costume from a party hat.
Masks are a great way to teach the art of formal balance when both sides are exactly alike. Mask can look like animals, humans, or your favorite cartoon hero such as Phineas above.
Many tribes in African countries still use masks as part of their special occasions, or ceremonies. Examples of Tribal African Mask Jake chose the Pende Mask, "Panya Ngombe", which was hung above the door of the Chief's dwelling. It is a combination of human and buffalo features with incised triangular grids creating a checkerboard effect.
Since, Jake seemed to enjoy this project, and the focus was on balance, I didn't split hairs when it came to neatness and creativity (always choose your battles). Read more about Jake's Journey as a reluctant artist. Anything to do with mythology, tribes, dinosaurs, he's all over it and loves to learn as much as possible, even if it means doing art!
Pende Mask
Right click to print the Pende Mask Pattern Printable (Fold your paper in half).
Mayhem's "Cat/Person" African Mask.
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How to make a Phineas Mask.
You need a cardboard birthday party hat, a cereal box, egg carton, gift bag, and construction paper. First, draw Phineas' hair (think reindeer antler) onto a cereal box. Cut three sections, glue to a red gift bag or construction paper and cut out. Cut a 2" slit in the center of the base of each hair piece, and slide them into each other like a tripod. Next, cut about 1" off the top of the party hat.
Take the tripod hair piece and insert it into the hole in the top of the hat. Secure on the inside with tape. Now, take your party hat and wrap it in pink construction paper and tape with clear tape where it overlaps. Grab a second piece of pink construction paper and holding it in a cone shape, insert it inside the base of the party hat and attach with tape. For this step, it is helpful to have another set of hands. Push the interior cone to the front and attach a hairband inside the hat. Cut out two egg holders from the egg carton, color the center for eyes and attach (hot glues works best) to the front of your hat/mask. Place the headband on your head as shown in the above picture. Voila!
You might also like to make a Perry the Platypus costume from a cardboard box.
Make your own Phineas Mask/Costume from a party hat.
Masks are a great way to teach the art of formal balance when both sides are exactly alike. Mask can look like animals, humans, or your favorite cartoon hero such as Phineas above.
Many tribes in African countries still use masks as part of their special occasions, or ceremonies. Examples of Tribal African Mask Jake chose the Pende Mask, "Panya Ngombe", which was hung above the door of the Chief's dwelling. It is a combination of human and buffalo features with incised triangular grids creating a checkerboard effect.
Since, Jake seemed to enjoy this project, and the focus was on balance, I didn't split hairs when it came to neatness and creativity (always choose your battles). Read more about Jake's Journey as a reluctant artist. Anything to do with mythology, tribes, dinosaurs, he's all over it and loves to learn as much as possible, even if it means doing art!
Pende Mask
Right click to print the Pende Mask Pattern Printable (Fold your paper in half).
Mayhem's "Cat/Person" African Mask.
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January 17, 2013
Creative and Sensory Play Blog Hop = Fun Activities for Kids
I'm co-hosting a new blog hop for those who love to PLAY! Nikki who works with children with autism and adhd is a Neurofeedback Specialist over at Spectrum Psychological invites anyone who has a great idea for play-based learning to link up in this fun, new blog hop. When we pool talents, we can't help but find fantastic, fun activities for kids of all kinds. Play is the best medicine for children with sensory disorders and issues. So, grab the code, add your link, and hop around the wonderful, play based blogs.
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