by jessicaperkins | Mar 4, 2016 | art, glue, homeschool, Kidsart, mamamayi, MamaMayiMake, mamamayishop, mess, mindfulparenting, sculpture, toddler, totschool, unschool, wood, wooden
Lincoln loves glue. #loves . Like, love loves. He likes to squeeze it. To touch it. Smoosh it. Smear it. Sometimes taste it. Squeezing the glue bottle is such a great fine motor skill builder – he is building up the strength in his hands. I cut a square...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 7, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 7Tradition of Love and KindnessThe Little Match GirlThis is kind of a heavy story but a classic Anderson tale beautifully brought to life by Rachel Isadora. The topic may be too much for some little ones (it makes me cry every time I read it) but I believe...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 6, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 6SnowSnow Wonder We’re FriendsSensory PlayFake Snow1/2 c white conditioner3 c baking sodaAdd waterproof taillights&glass ice cubes for extra sensory funA Magical ChristmasSnow CraftThese simple snow jars are incredibly cute and can pull...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 5, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 5MusicInvitation to Make Jingle Bells: Simply string bells onto pipe cleaners, twist to close. You can turn them into bracelets, stick bells, or make more elaborate bell sculptures. What you need:Bells of different sizesPipe CleanersThis Bell Sticks are cute via...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 4, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Day 4CookiesMama May iLittle Boo’s Bakery in-a-boxPretend PlayIf you don’t have a set like this you can make a Baking Sensory Bin. Use oatmeal as a base or flour or cornstarch. Add Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsWhiskWooden spoonCupcake tinsCookie...
by jessicaperkins | Nov 30, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
Our Christmas Countdown is begins with … Christmas Countdown books!Curious George has been a favorite character in our house since my oldest (now 7.5) was a baby. We are all very curious, like George, so the stories have always been relatable!The Curious George...
