What a creative way to learn about the human body and figure proportions. Each collage can be different as children can create their own poses. The lesson for this is available @ Art Projects for Kids.

Make your own magnets for stories and games using stickers and promotional magnetic sheets.

This fun idea can be found @ Childhood101.

Teaching children about time doesn’t have to be boring. Show them how to tell the time using a few simple supplies and the sun. Details available @ Little Acorn Learning

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A gorgeous Waldorf inspired centerpiece tutorial using recycled jars, torn tissue paper, and shells. This will brighten any table irrespective of the season. Tutorial is available @ Gardenmama.

I always find it amazing what other parents create from recycled materials found at home. Check out this latest project, the Care-a-lot castle for care bears @ Filth Wizardry.

I love and collect books. Many of these books are for my children. These book plates are so beautiful and I can just imagine them in my children’s books. They are free to download @ Lizzy House.

This project is a tissue paper sun-catcher on a grand scale. It’s gorgeous and going on my to do with the kids list. I just have to wait for them to be old enough. More beautiful photos and details can be found @ Filth Wizardry.

If you’re looking for a way to extend a favourite story or help initiate play for your children, consider setting the stage by arranging toys and props based on a recent story shared with your children. Childhood101 surprised her daughter by arranging her toys to go along with the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

It might not be summer here, but this children’s to do list for the summer holidays is a great way to help children to make goals and plans. A different checklist can be created for different types of holidays and even as a goal setting exercise at the beginning of the year. This summer to do list comes from Feels Like Home.

 

Itsy Bitsy Printables has made these A-Z Phonics Magnet and Sticker Sheets available for download. Print the sheets on cardstock and have the child trace the letter. Then, have the child place a all manipulative such as magnets, buttons, or money on the white dots. Alternatively, the child can use stickers or do a dot painters.