Mermaid Shrink Art Ornament Bonnie Scorer November 22, 2017 Activities, Christmas 2017 We have a small neighbour who loves mermaids so we wanted to make her a personalized ornament for the holidays! Materials Clear, plastic, fillable ornament Beads (You could colour cotton balls blue,...
Monochromatic Metallic Wreath Bonnie Scorer November 17, 2017 Activities, Christmas 2017 A holiday wreath for Nan! (Who likes bright sparkle just as much as the kids!) Materials Cardboard (IKEA cardboard is a bit thinner & easy to cut) Scissors (we find kitchen scissors great for...
3 Holiday Painted Rock Projects Bonnie Scorer November 7, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 Three holiday projects starting with nature! 1) SANTA ROCK PUZZLE Materials Rocks Pencil Paint Pens Scissors Twine Glue gun/ glue sticks Sock Beads Acrylic paint Sticky...
Painted Rock Christmas Tree Bonnie Scorer November 1, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 5 Comments I liked longitudinal projects that each year students could build on, sometimes elaborating and sometimes going in a new direction. This wooden tree with rock ornaments would be one of those types of...
Profile Portraits & “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures” Bonnie Scorer October 24, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 Both the educator and parent in me, loves children's literature that explore diversity and idea makers. "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures" does both. It is the biography of Temple Grandin as told in a...
Halloween Craft Collection Bonnie Scorer October 13, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 If you like a bit of playful, spooky creating then take a peek at these Halloween crafts! *Click on the links below for the directions, from left to right, top to bottom: 1) Flying...
Painted Rock Cornucopia Bonnie Scorer October 10, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 1 Comment Go outside into nature, paint and play! Materials Rocks Water Dish soap Brush Drying rack Paint pens (We used POSCA) Fine, permanent markers (We used micron) Scissors Large brown...
Giant, Recycled Leaves Bonnie Scorer October 4, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 Fall is definitely my favourite season- the Farmer's markets, pumpkin treats and snuggling up to enjoy books with a hot drink. These giant leaves are an economical way to add a seasonal touch to your fall...
Chalk Pastel Leaf Garland Bonnie Scorer September 21, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 Using inspiration from the trees in your area, this project takes a classic technique to make a bold leaf garland for your window, mantel or in a classroom! See the full directions and tips...
12 DIY Trick-or-Treat Bag Ideas Bonnie Scorer September 18, 2017 Activities, Fall 2017 7 Comments Halloween has always been one of my favourite celebrations- the costumes, the excitement and the creative decorations! Our strategy for trick-or-treating is to use smaller bags and have the parent who is...