EGG SHELL SENSORY ACTIVITY

After this mornings cheese omelets I washed out some of the egg shells for an after breakfast sensory activity. They really studied the egg shells, and were very quite. They loved to pick them up and put them back in the carton. Then they found out they could crush the eggs with their finger. They really loved poking at the shells. I suggest really keeping a eye on your child. You don't want them to eat them. I washed out our's VERY thoroughly with soap and water. Then they were laid to dry before the boys played with them. 

Our cleaned out egg shells.

Caleb opening his egg carton

Noah checking out the eggs and the carton.

 Noah placing the shells in and out of the egg carton. 

Caleb investagting the egg shell.

That's his umm what can I do with this face...LOL!

PLAYDOH

This was fun and pretty easy too. You can make this once, and play with it again and again.

Supplies:

1 cup Flour

1 cup Water

1/2 cup Salt

2 Tbsp Cooking Oil

2 tsp Cream of Tartar

1 tsp Food Coloring

Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and place on medium to high heat. Stir regularly until a ball of dough is formed. Remove from heat. Place on a smooth and knead like bread dough until smooth.

Store in ziplock bags or air tight containers. Does NOT need to be refrigerated, and has no expiration.

We used real spoons and cookie cutters for added fun.

You can use all types of things. Look through the kitchen to see what you can find!
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HOMEMADE FINGER PAINTS

I wanted to make the boys finger paint; this way when the eat it I knew exactly what was in it. Which they did! This was so much fun and the recipe made a lot.  

Supplies:

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Everything you'll need :)

He loved playing with the texture.

Bye Bye!

MAKING CRAYONS

I found some crayons that melted in the boys closet from the crazy heat we had this summer. Instead of tossing them I made new ones!

Supplies:

Old Crayons

Muffin Tin 

(or anything you can put in the oven) 

Bake at 250 for 10 - 15 mins.

(if you have small molds ajust the time accroding to your size molds)

I kept the colors seperate because my boys are still learing their colors. For older children you mix the colors to make swirly crazy crayons :)

Almost done...

Finished product!

PAINT THE TUB!

This is one of the first activities I tried with the boys and they loved it! Best thing about it was the clean up was a breeze. Just rinse down the drain.

What you will need:
Finger Paints
Bath Tub

I found these paints at the dollar store they worked great. You just need to use cleanser to wash it down after.  

They just went at it!

Take a picture of your child's creation so their artwork lasts forever :)

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BUBBLE GUPPIES 2ND BIRTHDAY

 

CALEB'S COMING HOME!

Caleb all ready to go home. 

Mommy & Daddy getting Caleb ready to finally go home after 2 weeks in the NICU.

Noah (left) & Caleb (right)

Mommy and Daddy were excited to have the whole family under the same roof. When we all arrived home for the first time Auntie Allison, and Nana had this beautiful welcome sign & balloons waiting for us!

NOAH'S COMING HOME!

Taking a quick nap before he heads home for the first time.

My sweet boy looking handsome like his Daddy

Daddy & Nana getting Noah ready to go home.

He was so tiny weighing under 5 pounds.

I was overjoyed to finally bring one of my boys home, but it was very bitter sweet leaving without our little Caleb.