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r is for roll

our giant tape ball had some action a few weeks ago. from the sanctuary (also known as “big church room”) down to our classroom. (i was on my back taking these and the ball rammed the camera into my face. yikes.) and if the ball made it’s way around the corner like this to theContinue reading “r is for roll”

k is for kansas

kansas turns 149 today (and no, i did not stay up until midnight to post this…i usually do a bunch of posts and schedule them for later). our kansas celebrations this week include making butter to eating zweiback brought by families. its such a simple process, i don’t know why i don’t do it moreContinue reading “k is for kansas”

b is for bell

more thrifted wooden pieces, a bit of pipe cleaner, a jingle bell, watercolors and GLITTER! we used a couple of techniques to get glitter on: glue and shaking it on and dipping the wet paint bell in a cup of glitter. both worked fine. and yes, we have glitter all over the room (and iContinue reading “b is for bell”

p is for paper ball

for great arm muscle work, make a ball (or snow ball or hail ball) out of crumpled paper. then fore great fine motor work, cut or tear tape to keep the paper ball together. make as big as children want to.

d is for dog bones

“d is for dog” week had many dog bone moments. first of all, we had an ongoing list of things we know dogs need. dog bones came up more than once. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: this was not my plan. i have a hard time using foodContinue reading “d is for dog bones”