I’m always looking for new sensory experiences for Parker. It has taken years, but the kid finally appreciates a good play dough recipe. Our latest adventure? A Cake Mix Play Dough Recipe. I only had plain yellow cake mixes downstairs, however they were plain yellow cake mixes that I either snagged for free or .25… [Continue Reading]
Coloring Lima Beans for Learning and Crafts
Mar 7, 13 by 2 Comments
Usually, when people think of sensory boxes for children they think of colored rice. Colored rice, lentils, birdseed are all items that work great in sensory boxes. Today I’m going to show how to color lima beans for learning and crafts and sensory boxes too! I found bulk lima beans at Winco for $1.48 a… [Continue Reading]
Montessori Inspired Snow Art Activities
Jan 29, 13 by 1 Comment
What do a toilet paper roll, potato masher and a bit of big bubble wrap have in common? They all helped in our Montessori inspired snow art activities! The snow found us yesterday. All 14+ inches of it. It began early in the morning and didn’t let up the entire day. I took Parker… [Continue Reading]
A Sensory Rich Christmas Tree Craft
Dec 11, 12 by 4 Comments
The Christmas Tree Farm, by Ann Purmell, is one of the new holiday reads here at Praying For Parker. And with a great new book, comes some great new sensory rich Christmas Tree crafts. The supply list is simple: green felt, a star, fabric glue, and these tinsel pom-poms. I found the Christmas Tree pattern… [Continue Reading]
Home School Ideas for December
Dec 5, 12 by 2 Comments
December is a big month in terms of homeschooling Parker. I’m always searching for new home school ideas for December! Not only do we work on the basics, I try to add in lots of fun holiday stuff, like great Christmas books. I replace our typical math manipulatives with December themed ones. Parker’s sight… [Continue Reading]
A Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
Sep 21, 12 by 2 Comments
Some days you just have to tell yourself that the mess really is worth it. Parker and I picked the first pumpkin of the season today. Then we worked with paint, glue, and paper products trying to pay homage to the freshly snatched orange ball. No matter how many times I tried to… [Continue Reading]
