Ms Kristin

r is for rainbow play doh

and yes, by the end of the week it was a warm chocolate brown.

we’ve quilted before, but this year set it up as a “quilting circle.” it was an interesting concept for some preschoolers to work in their laps rather than on the floor or at a table. we had plastic canvas, big needles and embrodiery floss (thank you, thrift shop). then it was sewing time. up andContinue reading “q is for quilting”

q is for q-tip painting

we used q-tips and our chalk paints with quilt block templates (i googled “quilt block” and found several options). like so many projects, they are beautiful alone and stunning all together.

q is for q hands

when i had a circle of preschoolers who needed a little “wowing.” the moments when someone simply stands up and walks away, when two others whimper like dogs and i realize they’ve not stopped their work time game, when the few that were sitting on their little piece of tape are now looking bored, whenContinue reading “q is for q hands”

i is for i spy

my valentine to preschoolers this year was an i spy bottle. inside there are white beans, heart beads, mini valentine erasers, jewels and mirrors. plus a secret message. i’m counting on the preschoolers leaving the bottles taped up tightly! : )