I am inspired by this report (in PDF form) about a nature-based Montessori preschool in Seattle that takes its children on a daily walk every day, rain or shine, for much of the day. Here in Minnesota, we get some pretty brutal weather. That said, when I venture out with my crew we always return…
Month: January 2010
Tissue Paper Resist Prints
Do you have any bleeding tissue paper? Then you must head over to the Frugal Family Blog and check out this easy craft idea. She’s so clever!
Note to Self
Today, more: Playing with kittens Hugs Reading books Crafty fun Lapbooking Looking at old pictures Long talks Cooking with kids Drawing and coloring with kids Less: Time on the computer Perfectionism TV Being too busy to play
Make an Inertia Zoom Ball!
Here’s a fun little science craft we got from a library book and did the other day. All you need are a couple of empty plastic bottles, some tape and string, and it makes a really fun toy that happens to teach a scientific principle while it’s at it! I put the instructions here, along…
Crafts from Aunt Leslie
Years ago when I sent out the Magical Childhood newsletter, I sometimes shared crafts from my Aunt Leslie. My Aunt Leslie ran a day care in her home when she was younger and she loved kids and crafts. She used to send us crafting supplies and gorgeous handmade cards, ornaments and treasures. Her letters were…
Free Printable Model Motorcycles, Macaws & More
Yamaha has the most amazing models available free for download! You can find everything from motorcycles to Japanese animals that you can print on heavy paper, cut out and assemble with the kids. Some of these are really intricate and amazing. These would be great fun for motorcycle loving daddies (or mamas!) to put together…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
How do you like our new home? I’m very happy I’ve switched to WordPress, other than the fact that I miss my colors. 😉 Maybe I’ll figure out a way to make life rainbow colored again in my posts, but in the meantime I can live with black and white. Here’s some ideas for ways…
Land Art!
Want a little inspiration for making something magical outside with the kiddos? I love this Flickr pool of Land Art for Kids. Check out just a few of the images…. I can’t wait to see what my kiddos can come up with to join in. Best of all, it’s an all season, all climate kind…
Thoughts About Moving
My paid account at Live Journal is expiring today and I’m toying with the idea of moving to Blogger. Someone has registered magicalchildhood over there but I snagged magical-childhood in case I decided to relocate. Many of you have commented that you don’t like Live Journal. Any opinions one way or another? It’s my understanding…
Favorite Quotes
"It’s made by gorillas. That’s why it’s called a gorilla cheese sandwich!" (Victoria at age 3 1/2)