Archive for month: February, 2012
Miniature Landscapes
Head outdoors and create some miniature landscapes or terrariums. This activity is definitely about the process and not the end result. Each child used a container to create a small landscape using mud, moss, grass or whatever they could find. The end result was meant for them to use with their play figures but they […]
Pretend Crutches
This is super simple but hours of pretend play. Just use cardboard tubes as pretend crutches. The ones pictured are thick cardboard so they have held up well. You could tape two long tubes together. These make a great addition for pretend hospital. Need more ideas for pretend hospital check out these pretend […]
Pretend Play – Apothecary
The other night the kids had loads of fun creating “remedies”. Not sure why they came up with this word but they concocted many recipes just using water, milk and spices. It was Dad’s job to taste test! He says he can still taste one that had too much cinnamon. They did this for an […]
Jug Catchers
Recently, I saw this milk jug catcher over at Family Fun and it reminded me that I had made a set of these catchers years ago. They are so simple. Just cut off the bottom of a milk container and cover with a bit of duct tape for decoration. Hold the container by the handle […]
Cardboard Box Road Maps
When all the fun has been exhausted from your cardboard boxes and the sides ripped from all the climbing in and out, flatten out the box and draw some roads for the toy cars to drive on. Add some play houses to drive up to for more imaginative play. Creating the road map is usually […]
Glow in the Dark Slime
After seeing this activity on Pinterest, we decided we had to try it ourselves. We have made slime before (we actually call it Flubber) but never glow in the dark. Step 1: Mix one cup Borax with some water in a large jar. We shook the jar for 10 minutes to mix it up (taking […]
Coins in a Water Jar
Here is a very simple activity that engages children of all ages. Instead of practicing putting coins or buttons in a bank, try putting them in a clear container with water in it. It is mesmerizing and pretty to watch them float to the bottom. Lightweight, colorful buttons were fun to watch. Fake coins were […]
Let’s Play Animal Hospital
Set up a pretend animal hospital. Be sure to include an examining table, areas for the animals to rest, cages and crates. The crates in this picture are containers or a storage cube turned on it’s side.Don’t forget to include all the props for examining the animals. Here are some suggested props besides a vet […]