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Painted Rock Turkeys for Kids to Make for Thanksgiving

Jackie Currie — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:46:14 +0000

This is just a quick and simple thanksgiving craft that I made on a whim the other day when the girls were painting some rocks. I turned a smooth, round beach stone into a turkey. He can be used as a paperweight, or you can make a bunch, and use them as place settings at your Thanksgiving table this year. He's pretty darn cute, isn't he? (and he couldn't be any easier to make!)

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Homemade Story Stones

Jackie Currie — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:00:42 +0000

Ok, I have a WONDERFUL little project to share with you today, and if you're a creative teacher or caregiver or parent, you will love it.

I made these story stones for my daycare, using stones collected from the beach, and cut-outs from magazines and fabric swatches.

They were really fun and easy to make, and I can't tell you how much the hooligans LOVE them.

These stones help them to construct a story-line, aid in narrating a story, prompt them to think creatively, help them gain confidence when speaking in a group.

So, not only are they a valuable teaching/learning tool in our daycare, they're also really fun to play with.

When you're at the beach this summer, collect a bucketful of smooth stones so you can make a set of these for your classroom or daycare!

Check 'em out!

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Zen Garden Sensory Play

Jackie Currie — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:30:40 +0000

If you’ve ever trailed your fingers through a miniature Zen Garden, you know just how soothing and relaxing it can be. Our tiny zen garden sensory bin provides kids with a calming and relaxing way to explore natural materials through play. Take the following link over to CBC Parents to see the hooligans assembling and...

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Painted Rock Paper-Weight Craft

Jackie Currie — Wed, 28 May 2014 02:53:30 +0000

A gorgeous painted rock paper-weight craft that kids can make for themselves or to give as a gift! If you’ve been with us a while, you likely know how much we love crafting with rocks and stones here in my home daycare. Crafting with items found in nature is a wonderful way to keep our crafting...

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