The building blocks have been popular again at our house after a long hiatus – so this week’s picks are all about houses and buildings. Enjoy!
Quote of the Week
Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home.
~Mother Teresa
Fun Activities & Projects
City at Night (cutting & pasting art project) @ Deep Space Sparkle
How to Draw a House @ Art Projects for Kids
Colorful Cereal Box Houses @ Bella Dia
Paper Bag Village @ Family Fun (These are gingerbread houses, but you could easily make regular houses, community buildings, etc.)
What We’re Reading
First, here are three classics that my girls have been enjoying since they were toddlers:
I’m sure I have mentioned here before how much I love The Big Orange Splot
Creative Products:
Wooden Alphabet Blocks by Uncle Goose
Jumbo Craft Sticks @ Discount School Supply
Landmarks of the World Puzzle @ Barefoot Books
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We’ve also been using our blocks a lot lately. This week we have been using them with pieces of felt, flowers, pieces of toddler puzzles and all sorts of bits and pieces to create wonderful settings – so much fun.
I have not come across Mr Pine’s Purple House but am keen to find this book for my children.
Thanks so much for linking to my cereal box houses!
Oh, we have Mr Pine’s Purple House! It is one of our favorites! I think it used to be my brother’s when we were little. Awesome, I hope you liked it!