30 Days to Hands on Play : Paint

DAY 20 CHALLENGE:

PAINT!

DAY 20 CHALLENGE:
Paint! In anyway you like! Get creative [and maybe a little messy], and spend 15 minutes of uninterrupted time, with the kids today!

Challenge yourself to use a new tool to paint with. Or even better, paint on something out of the ordinary! Or maybe use a new method of painting!

Get some inspiration by these 40 Big Art ideas. They're bound to get your wheels turning!

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30 Days to Hands on Play : In the Kitchen

DAY 18 CHALLENGE:

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

DAY 18 CHALLENGE:
Get in the kitchen and spend some uninterrupted* time with the kids making something together!

Try to find a kid-friendly recipe that your kids can lead the way on.

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It's Playtime! : Hands on Play

Today's challenge is to create a reading nook! I can't wait to make one [this is something we don't generally do with the boys]. Head over to The Imagination Tree for some ideas and more info on the challenge!

Today, for It's Playtime, I'm sharing some of the fun things you've been up to with the 30 Days to Hands on Play Challenge. We've had loads of participation from readers, as well as other bloggers. Below are just a few of the bloggers that have taken the time to write about their challenge experiences. Thank you!

I love seeing everyone's take on our challenges, so keep your experiences coming! Let us know how they go!

Oh, and I have a HUGE thank you for challenge participants! An awesome giveaway - an Alex Toy Wooden Parking Garage - enter to win it in the giveaway here!

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30 Days to Hands on Play : A Hunt

DAY 16 CHALLENGE:

GO ON A HUNT

DAY 16 CHALLENGE:Spend [at least] 15 minutes of uninterrupted* time going on a hunt! Plan one out with drawings, pictures or words. Or shout out an item to look for! Get creative with it!

[*uninterrupted : being present with the child. No technology, phones, television, computer, etc. No errands, chores, making dinner, etc.]

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I love this challenge because it can be done in so many ways.

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30 Days to Hands on Play : A Thank You

This Giveaway is Closed. Comment #37 has been randomly selected [random.org] and has responded with their mailing address! Congratulations Marthalynn!

We're halfway through the 30 Days to Hands on Play Challenge!

What's been your favorite hands on play challenge so far?
Jump in and join us if you haven't! 

1. Mission Statement 
2. Build a Fort
3. Block Building
4. Pretend Islands
5. Play Dough Exploration
6. Family Together Time
7. Mega Floor Doodles
8. Water Play
9. Sensory Tub Play
10. Mixing Concoctions
11. Outdoor Adventure
12. Field Trip
13. Sticky Art
14. Act out a Story
15. Playing with Junk

With loads of participation in the 30 Days to Hands on Play Challenge, 

I want to thank everyone for joining and playing this month.

Look what I have up for grabs!

An Alex Wooden Parking Garage from Imagine Toys!

Learn more about it on the Imagine Toys website.

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30 Days to Hands on Play : Act Out a Story

DAY 14 CHALLENGE:

ACT OUT A STORY

Today we're digging into your imaginations [as well as memory!] and bringing a story to real life!

Read a story, or have your child tell it from memory and play the parts.

Bring the story to life!

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