watercolor birds
The boys made watercolor birds for our tree! Tweet Tweet!
Author: juniper studio
bird nests
It felt like time to check in with our spring tree! One thing I love about these ongoing projects is their integration of a variety of skills and learning topics, all focused on a central engaging theme. So far we’ve constructed a trunk and branches, painted and attached leaves, and crafted tissue paper spring blossoms. Now… Continue reading bird nests
shaving cream
Between our recent teething kick with Lucas and the fact that somebody must have told Jackson he should really start acting like a stereotypical 3.5-year-old, we’ve been having a lot of THOSE DAYS lately. One of the only things I’ve found to bring my boys joy on those days is a crazy sensory experience like… Continue reading shaving cream
marshmallow shooters
I did this activity for Jackson. I swear. With a few basic materials I already had in the house (never EVER throw away paper towel or toilet paper tubes), these shooters came together quickly and were So. Much. Fun. Jackson enjoyed them, too. Tee Hee. I spotted this idea on Simply Learning. To make the shooters,… Continue reading marshmallow shooters
tape town
We’re in the middle of a what-were-we-thinking-but-this-will-be-so-worth-it home renovation, so we have lots of painters tape around. Normally I despise it. Today it made something pretty awesome. We’ve been in a bit of a rut lately with our car and truck play, so this morning we mixed it up. I was just going to make… Continue reading tape town
salt writing
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the most joy around here. Actually, most of the time. This activity came together quickly and with materials that most people probably already have in the house. Let your little one guide where this goes and you’ll be amazed. Pour salt into a tray (or baking sheet…… Continue reading salt writing
crayon rubbings
There is just something about the smell of crayons. And don’t even get me started on the COLORS. Swoon. My boys love drawing with crayons. I originally planned this project to focus on found items from our walks outside. We collected pine needles, leaves, and blades of grass. Jackson has been all about letters and… Continue reading crayon rubbings
a thought
THIS.
play is learning
THIS. Our local library knows what’s up.
mother’s day flowers with vegetable stamps
I bought bok choy one time at the store, and Jackson asked if we could stamp with it. I got a crazy look from the lady next to us. Totally worth it. Arts for life people! This has been one of my favorite painting activities to repeat. It comes out different every time, but it’s… Continue reading mother’s day flowers with vegetable stamps
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