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Preschool at Home Pinterest Inspiration

Preschool At Home

Tomorrow we are focusing on the color Brown, shapes and farm animals.  Very fitting because we are hitting the Rodeo Friday for DJ’s 1st birthday.  The petting zoo, pig races and a little funnel cake is in our future.

BJ is learning to use his scissors and cutting pieces of foam, felt , bubble wrap and cotton.  We are going to glue the pieces onto {all brown shades of} paint samples that we will turn into something like this.  This will be a sensory flip book for DJ.

                                             Source: brainintrainin.blogspot.com via Angela on Pinterest

 

Shape tracing is a great quiet time project.  When I need a moment to get lunch and dinner going I pull out the markers and laminated sheets.  These are easy to make and inexpensive.   Print clever poster designs at an online printer who can get the work done quickly.  Have random shapes and letters printed out that can be used with dry erase markers.

                                                               Source: dotolearn.com via Angela on Pinterest

 

Farm animal fun is on the agenda.  A great way to use up all the toilet paper and paper towel rolls.  This is a fun project to get the little ones creative brain going.  Get out a few wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners and odds and ends.  There is no right or wrong when creating your animals.

                                                      Source: craftsbyamanda.com via Ae on Pinterest

A use

Sweet Bib DIY Saturday Project

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A little project I worked on for the little guy tonight. He is in major drool mode these days. I have been looking for uses of these iron on letters and finally found one.   I have a million bibs that are boring to say the least.  A cute little saying and I spruced these bad boys up. Will add more pics tomorrow of a few more I’m working on.  A fun Super Bowl bib?!

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New Year’s Resolution Party Favor

After a nice long weekend filled with lots of family, food and gifts we are back to reality.  It’s been an amazing weekend.  My family has been very blessed this year.  I am so looking forward to the New Year and everything life has to offer us.

We will have 20+ family and friends over for our New Years Eve party.   I am looking into a few projects to ring in the New Year and a lot of cleaning and organizing to prepare for our house full of guests.

Project 1:

2012 Resolution Jar
{I saw this cute idea on pinterest and I have a twist on it}

 

I’m going to buy  canning jars (1 per family) and cover the lid with a piece of fabric. Make Pre- printed “New Year’s 2010 Resolution” cards on my computer and have each person write their New Years Resolution on their card.  I bought this sweet instant photo camera {Fuji Instax} that I’m going to use to take a family picture for each family.  Put it in the jar and have them stick their resolution in them.  These are little party favors for my guests to take home.  Love this idea, I am picking up supplies tomorrow.

 

 

Up Cycle Clorox Wipes Tube

Because even cleaning supplies should be cute!
Clorox wipes, material, glue gun, scrap Ribbon {not pictured} & flower {not pictured}. DSC_4933

  • cut  fabric to cover entire tube +1/2 an inch on top and bottom
  • glue all edges slowly as you wrap tube
  • glue ribbon
  • glue flower

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Wallah! gift this to your kiddos teacher or leave out on your kitchen counter.

When the wipes are done, fill with plastic bags. To keep them contained.