30 Days to Hands on Play : Field Trip

DAY 12 CHALLENGE:

FIELD TRIP!

I don't know how many times I see events going on that I want to do with the boys, but they come and go without us ever attending them.

Today we are!
We're choosing a field trip that's local and we're going to enjoy it for today!
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Imagine Toys : DIY Puzzles

Imagine Toys was so very kind to send this beautiful product our way to test out.
A 9-Piece Block Puzzle to decorate your own puzzles.

The package includes:

• 9 wooden blocks
• 6 colors of acrylic paint
• 2 paint brushes 
• An assortment of colored pencils

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30 Days to Hands on Play : Concoctions

DAY 10 CHALLENGE:

MIXING CONCOCTIONS

Mixing together a few ingredients, creating a concoction that does wonders.

Your kids will love this challenge!
And learn a little about science in the process.

Vinegar and Baking Soda.
Oh the magic.
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A Big, Big Art Collection

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If you've been around for awhile, you already know I'm a fan of Big Art.

For those of you that are new to this term that I've made up.

Big Art is art that makes you be involved in the process.

[Because I believe the early years its all about the process, and not the product.]

Its big.

It gets you moving.

Generally, using those gross motor skills that are ever so important in the early years.

How to create Big Art: 

• Make art bigger
• Create it with movement
• Use big objects

Here are 40 examples of what I claim to be Big Art!

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30 Days to Hands on Play : Water Play

DAY 8 CHALLENGE:

WATER PLAY

This is bound to be a little messy, so prep your area a little bit if you mind.

Playing with water is an all-time favorite in this house.

Henry and George both could stand on a stool for hours [literally] at the kitchen sink, splashing, scooping, cleaning, or anything else they can come across.

This time, I set up a couple separate tubs of water and dropped in a red and blue food coloring into each. I then set out a third bowl that can be poured into.

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Parenting is Child's Play : Responsibility

Henry is a big help around the house.

He really is.

When he's in the mood.

I'd like to implement a chore system in our house, but before doing so, I asked Sarah, founder of füdoo Boards, how to do it. As well as inquiring about why its important for kids to have some responsibilities.

How can I raise a responsible child?

It looks like I'm right on track with starting this with Henry at this age. Sarah says, "It is time to begin talking about helping the family unit when your child is about three years old. Your child can perform simple jobs and feel great satisfaction for helping the family."

Sarah named off just a few benefits of allowing children to take on chores and responsibilities :

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