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. 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? 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. It did get a few small leaks on the edges throughout the day but we simply fixed them by applying more tape to the leaky spot.
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. Then, I asked my hubby to take pictures for this DIY Jellyfish in a bottle. Things you need to make your own jellyfish (Hope you can find all these in your kitchen) : 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: 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. Recycle a can ... Wallter / Fold Bedding. Repurposed TicTac Boxes for Travel Spices.