Ian just finished an after school science program just before winter break. He loves experimenting and learning about the world around him. Spending the day outdoors soaking up nature and all its wonders would be ideal for him. Unfortunately the cold weather keeps us in this time of year.
This week we’ve busied ourselves planning our first family vacation to Florida since Ian was born! Yep…it’s been six long years since our last visit to Disney. So we’re particularly into learning all we can about the alligators, manatees and sea creatures. Here are a few coloring pictures of fish! Maybe we’ll see a few when we visit the beach!!
Aren’t these the cutest wolf coloring pictures you ever did see? They were created by an artist named Kadarami. The wolf pup is my favorite. How about you?
Another HOT summer day finds me and the boys home with little to do. This heat wave makes it difficult to get the proper daily exercise. So we’re opting to go out for short spells. Today we’ll venture to the local reservoir in search of smooth river rocks to paint. If you’d like to try this craft with us you’ll meed the following supplies:
Rocks
Craft Paint
Paint Brushes
Water
*Newspaper, paper plates, old grocery bags, etc. (to protect your work space and art piece)
1. Take a walk in your backyard, neighborhood, local park or beach to find rocks. Look for interesting shapes and textures. I like smooth surfaces.
2. Once you’re back home clean your rocks and allow them to dry completely.
3. Choose a work area that is dry and comfortable. Then protect your work surface with one of the *items listed above.
4. Space the rocks, paints and brushes out so you can work without disturbing your masterpieces.
5. See if you can make insects, frogs, cute garden gnomes, fairy houses or whatever you can think of!
6. Once you’re finished you can display your work in mom’s (or grandma’s) garden or backyard. Or hey! Why not have your own backyard art show and invite family and friends to see it!
Can you name other fun ways you can display your new rock art?
Ian is a huge fan of this movie. He made me take him too see it twice. So you can imagine we’re looking up all kinds of activities related to the movie. Check out this brief list of cool, Ian approved sites for kids:
1.) HP Creative Studio For Home has really cool free activities for kids. Take a look at the portrait Ian and I made this morning:
They have crafts like door hangers, stickers and bookmarks. As well as coloring pages.
2.) Oh! Here’s another great site for free coloring sheets and activities on Squidoo. It also has coloring sheets, crafts and stickers like the one below.
3.)
We are Sooooo going to see this when it comes out. Sir Ian is so excited….and….uh…mommy is too.
How To Train Your Dragon Trailer
Seems we don’t have enough silly dragons on the site. Sir Ian and I will try to post a series of cute little buggies for you guys to enjoy. Here’s the first:
Just found a great tutorial for a super easy kids craft. This toilet paper tube crown makes for a simple project young boys can do on a lazy day. You’ll need:
1 Toilet paper tube
1 Piece of lace (or other scrap fabric)
1 Craft gem (plastic or paper)
Paint
Paint brush
Glitter glue
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Ian warming his face
We woke up to 2 inches of snow this morning. What a perfect day to make Valentine’s Day crafts. We’ll get started as soon as I finish the breakfast waffles.
Wonder if I can think of something to make with left over burlap?
Finally got a little drawing done after Thanksgiving dinner today. Enjoy!
Cool, huh? You can find more dragon pictures here.
Look what we found. Makes me wanna try my hand at Second Life….
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