United Teaching Discoveries

Paint and Embroidery Combo

2010-07-26T20:20:00.001+10:00

To jazz up embroidery combine it with painting. The details for this beautiful art project can be found @ That Artist Woman.

Popsicle Stick Log Cabins

2010-07-17T22:49:00.001+10:00

Art Projects for Kids has a tutorial on how to make these popsicle stick log cabins. They would make great little homes for play or can even be used as fridge magnets.

Repurposing Duplo Bricks

2010-07-17T22:38:00.001+10:00

Filth Wizardry shows us two ways to repurpose Duplo bricks. The Duplo bricks are used for spelling, reading, and story making. Her children even create story walls. Full details and many more photos can be found @ Filth Wizardry.

Seriously Cute Mouse Tutorial

2010-07-13T21:50:00.001+10:00

The step by step tutorial for these cute mice is really detailed and makes this project look so easy. Even someone like me, who has very limited sewing skills, might give this a go. Check it out @ Mothering with Rhythm and Rhyme.

Recycled Adorable Gift Boxes

2010-07-13T20:42:00.001+10:00

Turn a recycled box into a gift box. A great craft project and an ideal way to make an individualized gift box. Details can be found @ Creative Jewish Mom.

Veggie Match Cards

2010-07-09T23:11:00.001+10:00

I can just imagine how much fun it would be to play games such as Memory with these Veggie Match cards. Download them @ Katherine Marie Photography

Wooden Peg Soldiers

2010-07-08T23:12:00.001+10:00

Learn about the Revolutionary War by re-enacting it with Wooden Peg Soldiers or create your own set of soldiers just for play. This great project was created by the family @ Pumpkin Patch.

Magnet Board Stories

2010-07-06T00:23:00.001+10:00

If you’re looking for ways to use your magnet board be sure to go and visit Serving Pink Lemonade.

Super sized Marble Paintings

2010-07-01T20:07:00.001+10:00

Using cheap canvas and a staple gun to secure the cardboard edging, let your children create super sized marble paintings. Then, hang the masterpiece in a playroom or the children’s bedroom. This idea comes from Let the Children Play.

Collage Figure Study

2010-06-30T14:41:00.001+10:00

What a creative way to learn about the human body and figure proportions. Each collage can be different as children can create their own poses. The lesson for this is available @ Art Projects for Kids.

Simple Toddler Magnet Game

2010-06-28T23:11:00.001+10:00

Make your own magnets for stories and games using stickers and promotional magnetic sheets.

This fun idea can be found @ Childhood101.

Summertime Sundial

2010-06-28T22:47:00.001+10:00

Teaching children about time doesn’t have to be boring. Show them how to tell the time using a few simple supplies and the sun. Details available @ Little Acorn Learning

Waldorf Inspired Centerpiece Tutorial

2010-06-28T21:45:00.001+10:00

A gorgeous Waldorf inspired centerpiece tutorial using recycled jars, torn tissue paper, and shells. This will brighten any table irrespective of the season. Tutorial is available @ Gardenmama.

Care-a-lot from Stuff in the Recycling Bin

2010-06-27T23:51:00.001+10:00

I always find it amazing what other parents create from recycled materials found at home. Check out this latest project, the Care-a-lot castle for care bears @ Filth Wizardry.

Castle Peeps Free Book Plates

2010-06-27T23:06:00.001+10:00

I love and collect books. Many of these books are for my children. These book plates are so beautiful and I can just imagine them in my children’s books. They are free to download @ Lizzy House.

Tissue Paper and Glue Window Collage

2010-06-19T22:59:00.001+10:00

This project is a tissue paper sun-catcher on a grand scale. It’s gorgeous and going on my to do with the kids list. I just have to wait for them to be old enough. More beautiful photos and details can be found @ Filth Wizardry.

An Invitation to Play

2010-06-14T22:38:00.001+10:00

If you’re looking for a way to extend a favourite story or help initiate play for your children, consider setting the stage by arranging toys and props based on a recent story shared with your children. Childhood101 surprised her daughter by arranging her toys to go along with the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Summer 2010 To Do List

2010-06-13T21:42:00.001+10:00

It might not be summer here, but this children’s to do list for the summer holidays is a great way to help children to make goals and plans. A different checklist can be created for different types of holidays and even as a goal setting exercise at the beginning of the year. This summer to do list comes from Feels Like Home.

A-Z Phonics Magnet and Sticker Sheets

2010-06-03T20:24:00.001+10:00

Itsy Bitsy Printables has made these A-Z Phonics Magnet and Sticker Sheets available for download. Print the sheets on cardstock and have the child trace the letter. Then, have the child place a all manipulative such as magnets, buttons, or money on the white dots. Alternatively, the child can use stickers or do a dot painters.

Make Your Own Watercolours

2010-05-26T21:56:00.001+10:00

I am always on the look out for recipes and instructions on how to make homemade art and craft supplies such as glue, play dough, and paints. Creative Jewish Mom shows us how to make your own watercolours.

Measuring a Rainbow

2010-05-22T22:02:00.001+10:00

This blog has been neglected for some time now and I have been missing posting about the wonderful ideas I come across on other blogs and websites. To get back into it, I would like to share the following find.

When learning about colours or the rainbow, or you are just needing a creative way for your children to practise their measurement skills, create a rainbow out of construction paper. For full details, visit Measuring a Rainbow @ Mama Jenn.

The Colour Wheel

2010-04-16T20:35:00.001+10:00

By creating this large colour wheel collage children can also practise colour matching when gluing objects to the colour wheel. This fun art activity can be found @ Preschool Daze.

Chalkboard Eggs

2010-04-02T15:07:00.001+11:00

If you are going to be decorating more Easter eggs during this Easter holidays, and you have chalkboard paint, then you can create these chalkboard eggs. This idea was found @ The Red Thread.

Decorating Easter Eggs

2010-03-31T00:49:00.001+11:00

If you are looking for a new way to decorate your Easter eggs, try one of the following creative methods.

How to Make Speckled Eggs @ Southern Living

Patchwork Eggs @ Family Circle

Tissue Paper Easter Eggs @ Wee Folk Art

Color Easter Eggs with Kool-Aid @ Gingerbread Snowflakes

Crayon Resist Eggs @ Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning

Sock Bunnies

2010-03-28T23:43:00.001+11:00

Ikat Bag has a step by step tutorial for creating these Sock Bunnies. Even her almost two year daughter was able to make a sock bunny!