New Idea

I went to our local Swap Meet and found something interesting. I picked up a plastic baby bottle dryer. I also bought some rubber bands and did some experimenting.

The tall prongs can be used to place rubber bands around them, and you can turn it into a counting game. The small prongs can also be used to place smaller rubber bands around them and this can be turned into a pattern game.

Grasping the rubber bands helps with fine motor skills and the addition of a game makes it fun!

Here is today's quote!

This above all, to thine own self be true.

Flower Project

I was able to have three volunteers today for the flower project. It was awesome. All of the kids enjoyed themselves and had pretty flowers to share at the end.

Here is today's quote!

Once you choose hope, anything is possible.

Family Fun Night Project

While volunteering at my son's school, I helped with a project they were doing on the parts of a flower. I want to share this project because it can help with fine motor skills.

The end result is a flower with leaves, roots, and lots of petals. I will share the process with pictures when we do this at home. Here are the basic supplies that will be needed. Cut a sheet of tissue paper in half. You will need four halves per flower, green pipe cleaners for the stem and leaves, and brown pipe cleaners for the roots.

The flower shown here is the one we completed at school. This can also be an educational opportunity to explain how flowers get water and grow!

New Idea

I was shopping at Walgreen's and noticed they had some cute red noses for sale at the pharmacy. They are for Red Nose Day and the proceeds are for charity. I was looking at the nose and had a wonderful idea!

If you put a pencil in the opening where your nose would go, a child could easily grasp the squishy foam, and this would help with correct finger positioning for writing. I had my son try it, and it worked! The only setback is that the pencil may need to be taped to help keep it in the opening.

Here is today's quote!

No one has ever become poor by giving.

Family Fun Night Project

I came across a project post on Facebook, and I would like to share it. This will require one gallon size plastic bag, clear hair gel, glitter, and an assortment of small plastic sea creatures.
Add the gel to the gallon bag along with some glitter. Now, add the sea creatures. Seal the bag.

This project creates a sensory bag that would be great for little one to manipulate!
The post was originally from Ziploc and they call it Ocean In A Bag!

Instead of using sea creatures, try using bugs or dinosaurs. The possibilities are endless.

Big Project Started

Yesterday, I began the task of starting my big project. I still have quite a bit to do, but it is coming together nicely!

I am hoping to have it finished within the next week. I will keep updating with pictures. Here is the first picture!

Here is today's quote.

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.

New Idea

We have all seen those plastic back scratchers. I bought two at our local Sunday swap meet. They have a hand at the end that is cupped.

You can put  blocks or some other small toys in front of a child, and have them sit and reach with the hand part of the back scratcher to pull the objects toward them. This can be used to cross mid-line. Can't wait to try this out!

Here is today's quote.

Happiness is a journey... Not a destination.