Author Archives: Ms Kristin

we’ve made pizza projects before, but never quite like this: this was the first year i added italian seasoning to a red paint + yellow paint + glue mixture. we spread the sauce with the back of a spoon-not a paint brush! we sprinkled paper cheese. the next day when our pizzas were all “baked”Continue reading “p is for pizza”

we compared shelled and unshelled sunflower seeds…and tasted them too. we glued sunflower seeds on ahead of time, then cut on the line… then we layered and layered the different shades of yellow paper. got them glued together… and ended up with beautiful sunflowers!   (thank you to claire’s mama for being our helper thisContinue reading “s is for sunflower”

there is no school on thursday (2/21) due to snow and ice. if you’re looking for some fun in the snow…here are a few of our family favorites from the last few years: bring some inside! more photos here. :: :: :: freeze some snowballs. we kept these for months! :: :: :: make iceContinue reading “s is for snow play!”

this dear slide has been on my front porch for years. ( 2009) it’s been moved to the trampoline and propped against the cherry tree.  it has been wedged on a slide and soaped up for water play. (2010) when laid flat it was used to be a pool for playmobil people. it’s been coveredContinue reading “s is for slide”

happy valentimes to you all! we’ve had a wonderful week of red and pink, talk of emotions, all covered with the promise that even if you don’t bring any valentines, you will get some! we read the old favorite, valentine’s day grump…and practiced our own grumpy faces. these pictures make me giggle…  our copy isContinue reading “v is for valentimes!”