i don’t know what kind of fabric this is, but the yellow bolt i bought at the thrift shop (that we’ve used for all sorts of things), repels water!

one day we used the fabric as a table cloth.  when water spilt, we noticed it didn’t soak in.

very quickly water droplets were being blown across the table (and more water was poured on)!

really cool stuff.

these balance beams seem to show up all year using a variety of things from the room.

steady, steady!

we check our calendar every morning (after we wish each other well).  usually we are trying to figure out a pattern along with what number will come next.  i’ve started drawing the month’s calendar each month instead of using a purchased one.  i think i did that in february when i wanted to draw hearts around the number in different colors.

for may we hid the numbers with post it stars.  when the child’s name was on the star, they came and took it off.  my, my that was exciting.  i think i’ll do that in september as well…perfect for when we’re trying to learn each other’s names.

i had two tubs, water in one, and a bunch of small tools (mini droppers, spoons, pvc pipe, straws, ladles, etc.).  the challenge was to move the water from one tub to the next without picking up the tub or getting any other tools.

by the way, the oily film you see on the water is from an organic mint extract i used (thinking it would just add a nice smell…i won’t use it again).

i don’t know anything about who, what or when.  i can imagine why and i know where.  i’m glad there is a record of a cool creation.