hands on : as we grow

34 Recyclables to Upcycle for the Kids

I don't think its possible to be a hands on mom without saving anything and everything imaginable.

Ever since I started doing crafts and activities with Henry, we've been hoarding recyclables.

Henry actually has his own 'recycling center' now.

So, what is worth saving?
What can be put to good use for the kids?

I've come up with a list of 34 items to reuse that tend to be in your recycling bin. Try setting them aside before taking them out to be recycled.

What can this recyclable become?

What can it be upcycled into?

A collection of 34 Recyclables to Upcycle just for the Kids

Believe me though, its not just limited to these!

I'm collecting more and more ways to upcycle your recyclables on Pinterest.

Its never ending.


	Milk Jugs Jug Toss Creative Connections for Kids Water Bottle Big Bubbles Projects for Preschoolers

30 Kids Activities & Materials for Promoting Fine Motor Skills

Fine Motor Skills have always been put on a back burner in this house, until recently.

What a difference a year makes!
Last year, Henry wouldn't sit still, or have any desire to do anything that didn't involve a lot of running around. We were really into activities that promoted his gross motor skills at that time.

But recently, Henry's taken a turn and likes to focus on some of these littler things.
He loves to cut especially.

Now that's he's interested in these fine motor activities, what can we do?

I've gathered up some inspiration.

Some materials that promote fine motor skills,

along with some activities to do with them!

32 Snow, Snowflakes, Snowmen! Its all about the Snow!

Snow!

Its mid-January, and we still have grass in Iowa!
No snow!

However, I'm in the mood for snow.
So we're going to have a little fun with some snow activities!

Get crafty!
Get creative!
Learn a little!
Or just have fun with these 32 snow themed kids activities!

_________________ real snow activities :
	Snow Faces: The Chocolate Muffin Tree Color the Snow: hands on : as we grow
	Melting Snowmen: Toddler Approved Snowflake Shapes: A Placed Called Kindergarten
	Snow Construction Site: NurtureStore Snowflake Movement: PreK and K Sharing
	Life Cycle of a Snowman: The Frugal Teacher Counting Buttons: Kindergarten Hoppenings
	Make Snow: The Chocolate Muffin Tree Snowman Play Dough: NurtureStore
	Sock Snowballs: The Golden Gleam Snowball Throwing: I Can Teach My Child
_________________ creative snow :
	Packing Peanut Snowflakes: Sun Hats & Wellie Boots Crystal Snowflakes: Come Together Kids
	Crayon Resist Snowflake Art: Art Projects for Kids Cut Snowflakes: hands on : as we grow
	Snow Paint Snowflakes: Mom Endeavors Snow Puppets: by My Creative Family on hands on : as we grow
	Tape Resist Snowflake Art: Little Learners Lounge Toilet Tube Snowflake: Tinkerlab
	Snow Bag Snow Globe: De Tout Et De Rien Marshmallow Snowman: hands on : as we grow
	Marshmallow Igloo: The Golden Gleam Marshmallow Prints: What the Teacher Wants
_________________ snow sensory tubs :
	Shaving Cream Snow: Dinosaurs & Octopuses Dish Soap Snow: You Pinspire Me
	Rice as Snow: Pre-school Play Bring Snow Indoors: Mama Smiles
	Build a Snowman Tub: Our Cup of Tea Defrost the Freezer: Make, Do & Friend
	Build a Snowman Tub: Our Cup of Tea InstaSnow Construction Site: {Share & Remember}