hands on : as we grow: 2011-04-03

Painting with Balls : Guest Post by QuirkyMomma

I am so excited to have my first guest blogger on hands on : as we grow

to be Rachel from QuirkyMomma.

She's a mom of 4, looking to adopt another, and has lots fun learning activities for kids.

Rachel is full of all sorts of ideas for every child.

Not just the boys. Not just the girls.

Not for just the active, or just the crafty type.

She's got it all.

I absolutely love this large scale art project she did with her kiddos that she found from the book,

Mess: The Manual of Accidents and Mistakes.

[I am definitely gonna look into getting that book!]

Here's QuirkyMomma, Rachel :

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Do your kids enjoy making a mess?

I know that mine do!

It's Playtime! : Show off your fun!

I am so excited to be collaborating with some wonderful bloggers that I've met in this huge blogosphere!
Rachel from QuirkyMomma, Anna from The Imagination Tree and I
have some fun things in store.

First up is a weekly playdate party
to share all things play-based and creative!
I'm so excited to see what new blogs and posts that come our way.
So spread the word and link up your posts!

It's Playtime!

Please join our playdate today!

[hosted by]

Quirky Momma
The Imagination Tree
hands on : as we grow

Henry has been a little obsessed with Play Doh the last few days.

We've also been decorating cupcakes and painting with vehicles this week.

How have you been spending your playtime?

Grab the button : Spread the word

Link up your latest or favorite post

about playtime with the kids!
[Anything play-based and creative goes!]

[Link up at any of the above hosts and it'll show up in all three places, no need to link up three times]

[By posting a link below,
You are giving me your permission to use the link and one image to feature it in a future post. I'll notify you!]

- Henry is 3 years -

Labels: It's Playtime

Paper, Paint & Vehicles

[After two other failed crafty attempts today]

Henry created this piece of art:

While I was getting supper on the table,

I handed him a piece of 12x12 scrapbook paper.

Color of his choice:

Green.

Poured some washable paint in a container.

And gave him his green paintbrush.

[A couple of months ago, Henry and I bought this basting brush together,

I told him it would be for him to paint with.

He has been so excited to use it, and talked about it for a long time.

I completely forgot about it until today. His excitement returned!]

I set out a couple of vehicles for Henry to drive through the paint.

[note: I only set out a couple, notice the amount Henry added himself]

Cupcake Masterpieces by the Future Baker

I had some work to get done at the Bakery this morning,

Henry tagged along.

[That's something new for me.

Henry tags along with Dad to work at the Bakery quite often.

But never with me.]

I wasn't sure how it'd go.

Then I thought maybe he could make his own cupcakes

while I'm decorating a cake.

It worked perfectly!

Henry really enjoyed himself.

And I got my work done.

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Here's how that happened:
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Outdoors in April [take 1]

We've been getting outside every day so far - staying true to the challenges*!
Not much for activities yet - as its still pretty cold.
Although, today it hit 70[!!] and all I did was go for a walk!
Henry went with Dad to the farm and played in the tractors all afternoon.

Henry and I have been working on raking the lawn for the most part.

Henry has been digging in some planting beds as well.
Transferring dirt to his Mule (he has renamed the Jeep to Mule).
And then to the GARAGE!
[which I, in turn, sweep it back out...]