Untitled. 315011_441711139240587_98058478_n.jpg (860×630) How to Build a Milk Jug Igloo. Here is some news coverage about children building iglus from empty plastc milk cartons: Building an Igloo, Jug by Jug – Angie Grayson’s first-grade class at Fairlawn Elementary School (Evansville, IN) spent three months drinking a lot of milk to build this 499-jug igloo. Library Builds Igloo to Celebrate Visit by Author – Otsego County Library in Gaylord, Michigan built a milk jug igloo to celebrate a visit by author Jan Brett. Milk Jug Igloo by Theresa Primary Pre-K – The Theresa (NY) Primary Pre-K Class built an igloo with the help of their teachers, Mrs. Rotundo, Ms. Cole and Mrs. Hancock. This one looks a bit tall for the pre-K children, but their teachers likely fit in there well. Cooper West kindergarten class uses milk carton igloo to emphasize fun, importance of reading – Erin Hill’s kindergarten students at Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary (Lubbock, TX) enjoy selecting books and crawling inside an igloo to read them because reading is cool.
Water Blob: Tutorial. A few weeks ago I saw this idea for water blobs floating around online and decided to try it ourselves the next time we were having friends over to play. Can I just say that this “water blob” was amazing amounts of fun. I layed on it, the kids jumped on it, slid across it and spent the entire day doing all sorts of crazy acrobatics. We loved it so much that I almost can’t wait to do another one. And the next one will have glitter in it… tons of glitter. So what is a “water blob” and how do you make one? Simple. A water blog is a large piece of plastic sheeting (a clear thin tarp) that is folded in half with the three open sides taped shut and then filled with water.
How do you make one? Fold the plastic sheeting in half and tape the three open sides with duct tape (it helps to have assistance) but leave open a small hole for the water hose. Put the water hose in it and let it fill. It is that simple and that fun. So go conquer the blob! Edited to Add: You MUST use heavy plastic sheeting. Make your own jellyfish in a bottle. « BhoomPlay.
~ Note for Thai fans ~ เป็นโพสเก่าที่มีแฟนบล๊อกจากต่างประเทศขอมาให้เขียนเป็นภาษาอังกฤษนะคะส่วนแฟนบล็อกที่ยังไม่เคยอ่านเรื่องนี้เลย ฉบับภาษาไทยดูที่นี่ค่ะ The other day, while I was thinking to get something to put in the water bottle for Bhoom to shake for fun. I saw a plastic grocery bag next to me and then this idea popped up. I think.. well, give it a try. With some trials and errors, my little jellyfish comes alive just like I thought it would be. : ) When daddy and son first saw it, they’re surprised with their jaws wide open. Things you need to make your own jellyfish (Hope you can find all these in your kitchen) : 1. Instruction: • Flatten the bag and cut off the handle and the bottom part (see picture 1) • Cut along both sides (see picture 2) to split into 2 plastic sheets – by the way, we only use just one of them. • From the center of the plastic sheet, fold it like a tiny balloon to make the head part and tie it with the thread – not too tight (see picture 3).
Like this: Summer Fun: Ecosystem Edition. This is not my idea, but I know a good one when I see it, and I had to tuck this away to do this summer with the kids. Some kids at one of our schools did something similar for a science project, and then my friend Michelle, over at Scribbit, detailed the project when she did it with her children up in Alaska. That being said, so that I take no credit whatsoever, this is a really, really cool thing to do with your kids, young and old. Even my sixteen year old daughter was completely engaged for the hours we spent. First, here's what you need for each one: 3 clear 2-liter (empty) soda bottles clear packing tape aquarium gravel water dechlorinator rubber band 4" piece of netting (I used cut up pantyhose) soil fish, snails, or other aquatic life elodea, (which is banned in CA), duck weed (which the store didn't have), anachris, or other aquatic plants crickets, pill bugs, earthworms a few dead leaves and small sticks Can you see the little fishies swimming around?
Can't wait to watch it all happen! Vase made from a recycled soda bottle / DIY & Crafts / Trendy Pics. The Crafty Blog Stalker: What to Make Out of a Crystal Light Container. I have one in my car with a roll of the small trash can bags in them. Also a mini first aid kit with some bandaids, small pair of scissors, finger packets of single use antibacterial wipes, a few pieces of gauze squares and roll of tape. Another has a few bobbi pins, comb, small travel sized hair spray, needle and thread, a few buttons, one of those really tiny bon bon clear fingernail polish (to stop frays and tears) a fingernail file and clippers. Around the house I use one under my bathroom sink for trash bags. I keep hair ties in another. I send snacks to school in them, only half ever come back. I keep packets of equal in one and I fill another up with sugar to sit next to the coffee pot so I don’t have to drag out the big canisters.
They hold crayons better than the box they come in, markers too. Recycle a can ... Wallter / Fold Bedding. Repurposed TicTac Boxes for Travel Spices.