Quote of the Week
I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.
-Georgia O’Keeffe
Fun Activities & Projects
I have so many great posts starred in my blog reader right now! My girls are always asking to “make something” lately, so here are a few make-something ideas to do with your kids, using things you probably have around the house.
CD Spinners (spinning tops made from CDs) @ Journey Into Unschooling
Twig Easels (using twigs, of course!) @ 5 Orange Potatoes
Kid’s Art Portfolio (repurposing a box) @ Mom Tried It
Making Cute Garden Markers (using spoons) @ The Magic Onions
May Day Flower Baskets (paper weaving with magazines) @ Made by Joel
What We’re Reading
I have been helping the girls “collect” ideas for telling, drawing, and writing their own stories. Picture books are always great springboards for new ideas and stories! Here are some of the books we have been reading, retelling, and expanding on lately:
Creative Products
A few fun finds for you to check out this week – I am totally in love with those window blocks that you can fill with whatever you want! Awesome!
Wool Felt Art Kit
Refillable Window Blocks
Gathering a Garden Game
Watercolor Pencils
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Those window blocks are fantastic. Think they would make a great gift.