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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

30 Days to Hands On Play: Build a Fort



Day 2 of the 30 Days to Hands on Play challenged us to build a fort.  I asked my son what type of fort he wanted to build and he said, "a Buzz Lightyear fort on my bed".  Michael and his sister often drape blankets over the bunk bed for tents, forts, and hideaways.  He's been doing this  when he has friends over as well, so I wasn't surprised he wanted to do it with me too.  Simplest fort I ever built! But it was the fun IN the fort that really matters....

Of course we had to have a flashlight...
 so I showed Michael how to make shadow puppets.
He loved it!  He began singing "Old McDonald" or as he calls it, "Ol' McDonald".  Then it was my turn so I sang "Little Bunny Foo Foo."  He thought it was funny to turn the light on and off while I sang.  
Then Michael became really silly, and, well, here's how it went...

At dinner time, all Michael could think of was getting back to that fort.  So after getting ready for bed, we crawled in to read stories.  He really wanted me to sleep in the fort with him, but my bed is oh, so much more comfortable (plus he kicks in his sleep!)  But....that didn't stop him from sleeping in it.  

      

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

It's Playtime: Party Time!



It can be difficult planning a birthday party.  From the type of cake to make (or purchase) to ways to entertain the children.  Instead of fretting about your child's next party, check out these fabuloso ideas discovered on last weeks It's Playtime!

Rather then a tired ol' sheet cake for your next party, try baking this yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Box Cake created by Sun Scholars instead.  

 Don't forget the ice cream!  TinkerLab shared with us how Painting on Ice Cream can create edible works of art.  Why not turn this into a fun and creative party activity?  The kids will thank you!  

And what child can resist party games?  Especially when they involve water balloons!  Local Fun for Kids shared 5 Ideas for Water Balloon Games.  

 Themed parties don't always need to involve character plates and cups.  It can be about the dress and activities instead.  My Oatmeal Kisses shared some great ideas for a Princess Party.  

If you were featured this week, don't forget to grab your special "featured button."     



Now, on to this weeks play date! 
It's Playtime is a community and Thursday link-up hosted by:

* Rachele : Messy Kids (That's me!)
* Anna : The Imagination Tree
* Rachel : Quirky Momma
* Jamie : hands on : as we grow
* Jenny : Let the Children Play

How to Play :
* Link up a post about a playful learning experience enjoyed by kids.
* Give us love and pop a button into your post/blog. Invite your readers to the weekly play date!


* Stop by one of our blogs every Thursday and add your link about play. Your link will show up on each of the blogs in the It's Playtime community.
* Each week the playtime hosts will choose favorite posts to feature. (By linking you are giving us permission to use an image and link to you, if featured.)
* Be sure to visit some of the links that catch your eye. Commenting on posts that you find interesting or inspiring is a wonderful way to develop your own playful community.

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