We love things homemade! Let’s explore all things homemade!
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We love to explore the process of painting with everything but a paintbrush! I was cleaning out my sewing box today and stumbled upon these carpet samples from Home Depot! I tend to collect everything for projects, so I knew they’d come in handy someday! I set up these invitations to paint with no expectations in mind. C really enjoys exploring the materials and bright colors! Continue reading
I’m really excited for today’s invitation to paint with Fall spices and sprinkles. C’s been gravitating towards more open-ended play lately. I’ve been setting-up simple invitations to play that allow him to explore materials freely with no expectations or direction. Continue reading
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Let’s get creative today and make homemade wrapping paper! Ditch the brushes and let’s experiment with cookie cutters instead — fun! This is another fun and simple addition to our Homemade Fun Series. Depending on your child’s ability they can do it all or just push the cut-outs down. Today’s activity helps your child practice color recognition, sequencing, animal sounds, and counting. Plus, who wouldn’t love homemade wrapping paper — right? Continue reading
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Yarn line painting is another fun and simple activity in our homemade fun series! Who needs paintbrushes, right?! Let’s explore our creativity and paint with yarn! Continue reading
We love things homemade! So, let’s whip up a few batches of homemade chalk in spray bottles today! This watercolor-like version is fun, simple, and super crafty!
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{note} The chalk spray will stain clothes, carpets, and or anything that food coloring would typically stain. As always with play, adult supervision is required.
For a brighter, thicker, more paint-like version, try this recipe I found at crust, crafts, and curriculum.
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Let’s upcycle some old wooden blocks into homemade stamps today! With just a few materials, your child will be able to create simple stamps that are fun and reusable. Have a holiday coming up? Use festive foam stickers to make a personalized card.
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It’s totally tie-dye time – kid style! Using a spray bottle or squeeze bottle is much easier and a lot less messy than traditional tie-dyeing. Your child can choose their dye pattern and colors too. Up-cycle an old t-shirt into something new! Let’s explore cause and effect today! Continue reading
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Let’s create our own paper today using sponges! C and I are always exploring new ways to play with dinosaurs! The options with sponges are endless — hearts, christmas trees, bells, ghosts, shapes, clovers, bunny ears, eggs. If you can cut it out of a sponge, you can make it! Continue reading