Puppy Love ~ Toys to Make for Your Pup!

This is an unusual topic for CCK, but it is likely that many of you have pets who are beloved furry family members. This post is for them!

We too have a furry friend who has become a frequent visitor at our home.

It is Amelia!

Amelia is my . . . → Read More: Puppy Love ~ Toys to Make for Your Pup!

Hot Glue + Color = Beautiful Easter Eggs

We are going to create unique easter eggs by using hot glue and standard easter egg dye.

Hot glue is a tool that is not typically considered appropriate for older preschoolers and elementary students.  I was inspired by Teacher Tom and Deborah at Teach Preschool. They have . . . → Read More: Hot Glue + Color = Beautiful Easter Eggs

Create Flowers with Foam Shapes

Your children can create beautiful flowers from seed to petals using foam shapes purchased from the dollar store.

You need:

foam shapes
paper
scissors
glue

The shapes I purchased had glittered pieces and peel and stick backs. Very fun!

Start your garden by planting a seed shape in the paper dirt. The stem . . . → Read More: Create Flowers with Foam Shapes

Weather in Jar

This is a weather observation activity and a blog hop! We are going to create a little atmosphere in a jar.

You need:

A large jar, plastic would be safer
water
thermometer
dirt
grass seed
egg carton
sunshine (and temps above freezing)

The objective is for children to observe the changes that happen inside . . . → Read More: Weather in Jar