One of my favorite Explore & More traditions is magnet painting. This simple experiment brings a lot to the table, such as color blending and the amazing power of magnets!
Posts Categorized: Sanity Savers
Sanity Savers, STEM Edition: Stained Glass Windows
Stained glass windows are the perfect blend of all things STEAM. This quick activity looks at geometry and art.
Countdown to First Night Sanity Saver: Hanukkah Menorah Craft
This lesson gives your child the opportunity to create a Menorah for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, an item that is instrumental in celebrating the holiday!
Polish Heritage Sanity Saver: Wycinanki
Pajaki is Polish for “spider,” and these delicate Polish “chandeliers” look like spiders made of paper and straws – originally, they were made from the leftover straw of the autumn harvest season. Pajaki are part of a long Polish paper folk art tradition that includes paper cuttings and paper flower paintings. Traditionally, pajaki mobiles would be hung from the ceilings of Polish village homes during the Christmas season for protection during the hard, cold winter months.
Sanity Savers: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This lesson allows your child to get their creative side working, by making their own snowman themed ornament. This project gives your child an opportunity to discuss measurement, addition, counting, and shapes.