Fizzy Painting Bonnie Scorer January 22, 2016 Activities, Winter Celebrations 1 Comment Painting, bubbles, what's not to love?! A simple chemical reaction with loads of excitement! Materials Liquid watercolour paints Vinegar (in the clear container) Baking soda Liquid watercolour...
Arctic Hare Ears Bonnie Scorer January 20, 2016 Activities, Winter Celebrations We made arctic animal ears for the school's winter holiday concert. Our daughter wanted a pair of her own, thus our son got to work! Materials Stiffened felt (You can buy this at craft stores. The...
Play Interview Bonnie Scorer January 14, 2016 Activities, Winter Celebrations 2 Comments Ana from PinkNounou designs and makes both textile and paper products for children. As part of her exploration of play, she interviews various families for this purpose: "Since I make toys – and I’m a...
Snow Person Tote Bonnie Scorer January 12, 2016 Activities, Winter Celebrations Grandma & Grandpa gave us these fabric markers so we excited to use them for a few projects (including on a tote bag for them!). You could easily use this technique on a t-shirt as well-- perfect for a...
Thank You Notes: Sticks & Drips Bonnie Scorer January 8, 2016 Activities, Winter Celebrations Our children love to collect sticks, so we thought that we would incorporate them into a bit of painting! (Perfect for toddler and pre-schooler involvement making a thank you card for holiday...
Cardboard Collaborations Bonnie Scorer January 6, 2016 Activities, Winter Celebrations 2 Comments This is perfect way to use up cardboard packaging from the holidays! Sometimes the most accessible materials (straight from the recycling bin!) can provide inspiration for open-ended creations. Have you...
Small World: Holiday Train Bonnie Scorer December 24, 2015 Activities, Winter 2015 #2 2 Comments Last winter holiday we left a week early to visit Grandma and Grandpa, missing the Grade 1 teacher's annual whole-class train building (using shoeboxes). Our eldest son was rather disappointed and has always...
Handmade Cards: Cut-Outs Bonnie Scorer December 22, 2015 Activities, Winter 2015 #2 2 Comments Capture your child or student's writing style in this kid-made holiday card idea! Materials Liquid watercolour paint Plastic containers Water (to dilute your paints) Paint brushes Watercolour...
Melted Crayon Ornaments Bonnie Scorer December 17, 2015 Activities, Winter 2015 #2 In our family we mainly give gifts only to the children. To uncles, aunts etc. we donate to charities and organizations in their names. However, we like to include a handmade keepsake so this year the kids...
Handmade Cards: Finger Painted Wreath Bonnie Scorer December 15, 2015 Activities, Winter 2015 Fingers + Paint... Fun! Materials Cardstock Paint (we went with acrylics) Pencil/eraser Plastic lid Envelopes We always find a smock helpful too! Directions Don your...
