Bug Napkin Ties Bonnie Scorer October 2, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 #2 Last year we made a necklace with a plastic bug for Halloween and this year we wanted to use bugs to make these simple napkin ties! (The kids were eager to use the hammer!) Materials Plastic...
Fall Finds Centrepiece Bonnie Scorer September 30, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 #2 This is an idea that the kids did with Grandma and wanted to do again. Materials Playdough Fabric Elastic Ribbon, cord, twine Beads (Optional) Nature collection (Branches with leaves,...
Leaf Wreath Bonnie Scorer September 28, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 #2 Add a bit of kid-made charm to your door! Materials Leaves Wax crayons Watercolour paper Liquid watercolour paints (we diluted ours) Paint brush (the kids wanted to try this sponge brush from...
Yarn Pictures Bonnie Scorer September 25, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 #2 What more can we say- what fun! Materials Yarn (Depending on the age of your child(ren)/student(s) you may want to pre-cut lengths) Contact paper (we went with black for the base and if you like you...
Creating Inspiration: Bringing the Outdoors In Bonnie Scorer September 23, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 #2 The changing of the seasons are quite distinct where we live. Do you bring in the outdoors to inspire your children and/or students- whether it be for art, to document their observations or for play...
Clay Leaf Centrepiece & Gift Toppers Bonnie Scorer September 21, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 #2 Our son's favourite activity last fall was this Halloween Centrepiece (see below) and he wanted to make a similar one for Fall/Thanksgiving! (Along with a few gift toppers...
Thanksgiving Tags Bonnie Scorer September 18, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 A printable Fall tag to say thank you for any occasion, however, these would be perfect for Thanksgiving! Materials Craft tray Printout (we did ours on cardstock) Pencil crayons, markers, paint-...
Glitter Spin Art Bonnie Scorer September 16, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 1 Comment This was a sparkly activity that we did for not only for a fun experience (we are already eager for anything slightly suggestive of Halloween!), but also for the 30 Invitations to Play Challenge by the site...
Fall Garland Bonnie Scorer September 14, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 1 Comment A simple, beautiful, kid-made garland! This activity was invited to be on The Resourceful Mama's Kid-Made Link Party! Check it out for all sorts of other fun for children both at home and in the...
Fall Felt Leaf Table Runner Bonnie Scorer September 11, 2015 Activities, Fall 2015 Bring a bit of nature inspiration indoors with this Fall Leaf Table Runner! (Wouldn't this be perfect for adding that kid-made element to Thanksgiving!) Check out the full tutorial (and lots of other fun...
