The girls and I continued ourRainbow Camp Weekwith this fun project.We used food coloringto dye white ricefor a new Rainbow Activity Box.I wanted to use rubbing alcoholto "set" the food coloring colorwith the rice(the same way I dyed the noodlesfor our sun catcher rainbows)But, I was running low on ... read more
Oatmeal Sensory Box
Mini-Saurus "cooking" in her Oatmeal Box.So this is the box that started it all. The famous oatmeal box. I made one for the Frog Princess (now almost 6 years old) when she was a toddler. It was a great way to keep her entertained in my kitchen while I cooked dinner or unloaded the dishwasher. Also a ... read more
Sensory boxes
Sensory Boxes(not technically an art supply)Wonderful for fine motor skills,imaginative play,and exposure to different tactile experience. But, in order for this to work,you the mom have to be willing to deal with some mess,putting it on the floor on top of a smalltable cloth makes it easier to ... read more
Best Art Supplies for Toddlers
Making Art At Home: My Favorite Art Supplies for Toddlers When I was an art teacher, my two mantras were:It's the Process Not the Productand...There Are No Mistakes In Art(mistakes are opportunities for new ideas/discoveries)So many moms are intimidated by creating/crafting/or making art with ... read more