Halloween Cookie Recipies.

                                                                       I have made the ghost recipe before. I made cupcakes with a black frosting and made a slit in the middle with a knife myself, of the cupcake and placed one of the peanut shaped cookie ghost's in the middle. They looked special, and the kids really enjoyed them.  I also made a spider cupcake recipe. With a chocolate frosting. Instead of the thick black licorice that you see in the picture, I used the skinny string black licorice for the legs. I cut the string licorice to fit the size of the cupcake that will dangle down the sides of the cupcake. They were easy to place in the cupcakes. I believe I put four legs on the left side, and four on the right side. The only thing left for is the eyes. I don't remember exactly what I used for the eyes. If I were to make them again I think I would use green M+M's or jelly beans for the eyes. If you decide to make any of these I am sure you are creative enough to find what suits you.  Thanks for stopping by.  
 

Halloween Cookies

                                                          Pumpkins, ghosts spiders - Hee heeeeeeeeee...........................(:>?

Finished Pictures Of The Witches Etc. In Cross Stitch Form.

                                                            Use this to grow on your own crafts.  Have a great day.

Patterns And Instructions- for Witches etc.

                                                       If you decide to use for cross stitch. Maybe if adult is doing their own cross stitch or other craft. This could be used for a smaller scale of introduction, with the children. Also remember just because something is used for one craft, does not mean it cannot be used for something other than cross stitch. That is what I like about patterns. I am forever thinking of different ways to use a specific pattern in a different way.  Tee shirts, little Halloween trees, a pin, make them into sticker's. You can put a bunch of items out their and see what they even come up with.  Thank you for checking in.

All for Halloween-Witches, Ghost, Pumpkin, Bat, Jack O Lantern and Monster Oh My!

                                                       Here are the patterns for them all.

Pink-Color Monster.

                                                        Pink, pink Open your eyes do not blink. As you introduce this lesson of colors and riddles. At the right time of course group the children if you so choose. Encourage them to come up with their own silly sayings. You can group them in the numbers you feel best if you decide to do this. You can plan a day for them to come up in front of the class etc. and read their sayings. Give each group a color to choose their riddle for.  In order for the group to get up and read their riddle, I might suggest choosing one in the group to read it, or, each group place their riddle of color on one large paper while teacher or one child point to the words in the sentence to say the phrase in unison. This plan can be changed and arranged differently according to the level and ages you have for them to experience and grow with. " This is the last color of the Color Monsters.''  The month of October has a lot of things to do, explore, and to join in colorful celebrations in.  Hope you are enjoying learning and celebrating this month in your own special way.
 

White- Color Monster

 

Black- Color Monster

 

Brown - Color Monster

                                               Uh- --- Oh --- No Peeking. Do I hear you squeaking?
 

Green - Color Monster.

                                                This silly monster wants to P-A-R-T-Y.  

Completed Pictures, Witch And Friends.

                                                   Goody Bags, for a Halloween Party, anyone?

Witch And Friends- Cross Stitch.

                                                        Cross Stitch, Another idea is use transfer gel to attach on whatever you choose. 

Orange Color Monster.

                                                      Squishy, ishy don't get all icky. 

                                                       

Yellow-Silly Color Monster.

                                                              Who has the silly willies?             

Purple - Color Monster

                                                            Expect some giggles. Tee Hee.
 

Color Blue- Monster Picture.

 

Red-Color Monster.

Hope your children will enjoy not only the coloring, but these silly monster sayings as well. Hope you are  enjoying special time, in your own special way.                                            

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Color Monsters

                                                Here, I would like to share this set of color monsters.  

Make A Ghost Pattern- This Ghost Can Also Be Made For The Skit Underneath.

                                                   Here is a simple ghost that can be traced, cut out, punch holes, cut white rag rug at arms length, then fold and cut in half which you will have two strands from the arms length strip and place the end of one strip and tie the end that you put the strip through in a knot for it to stay and dangle. Do this until all holes have been tied.

Items needed:

Pen, scissors, black marker, hole puncher, punch eight holes at the bottom of ghost. Cardboard or something sturdy. We had white cardboard when we made it with the class, but you can use regular cardboard and then paint the cardboard ghost, if you choose. White contact paper is another idea as well, or, white felt. Eight strips of white rag rug. The children really enjoyed acting out their part. As you can see, this is only a sample for you to get a basic idea of. I am neater than this for the real thing.  Thanks for stopping by. 

Poem And Skit.- Five Little Ghosts.

                                                                 Five Little Ghosts

Five little ghosts were swaying above the gate;

The first one said, I think it's almost eight;

''Child points their finger on the opposite wrist, like they were looking at their watch."

The second one said, I am going out to howl;

''Children cup their hands on each side of their mouth and howl." 

W-H-O-O-O-O

The third one said, I am going out to prowl;

"With their pointer fingers and thumbs touching, they then, place them around their eyes."

"It should look like they are placing the shape of their hands that they made into eyes, over each real eye."

"To give the effect of a mask over their eyes."

"The fourth one said, the moon is far too bright."

"Children place the back of one hand over both their eyes. The other outstretched up at the sky."

The fifth one said, let's fly it's Halloween Night!

"Children form a circle, arms outstretched. Then, they can walk and sway arms like they are flying in a circle together."

I figured I would start you out with a Halloween poem, that can also be made into a skit. In case anyone might be looking for something that might be new for them.

Thanks for stopping by.

Baked Apples.

                                               Hmm, I can smell them with my mind, and taste them on my with my taste buds. 

Materials and Instructions of Rooster As A Whole.

 Directions As A Whole

1. A Clear Frame.  The dimensions under picture instructions.

2. A rooster picture. Or whatever you choose.

3    colored pearls small- strong glue.

4. Alcohol Ink Markers. 

5. Star Sequins, bead for eye, I used a flat round black bead. etc. refer to picture for the rest.

6.Three sheets of double sticky.

7. A rectangular backing design, or paint technique.

8. A rectangular light cardboard backing, for your paint technique or design.

9. You will double sticky the back of your design and stick it on the front of the cardboard. Then take another sticky section and place it on the back of the cardboard. 

10. A rusty colored alcohol marker and a paintbrush and white paint over the rust color and quickly wipe off the paint with up and down strokes with a folded paper towel. If you are doing the paint technique When dried I sprayed it with Krylon Clear Spray. If you are choosing your own design you can still spray this also. 

11. A piece of copier paper. Trace or draw the rooster on. Separate where you want your color to go by making lines to section off where the color begins and ends, Make your dots in a line throughout the whole thing to the end.  Color with your markers. Cut out a square or circle around your rooster. It does not have to be accurate or neat. We just want the white paper to still be around the rooster. You will cut the rooster out after making holes on the rooster. You will need a heated tool with a pointy point to it. After it is colored heat your tool and make the holes slowly and carefully. After that is finished you can back your rooster with double sticky cut it out now and peel then place on your rectangular piece.

13. Now you can glue your pearls on by placing a little glue in each hole and placing a pearl on. I used a strong jewelry glue.  Let dry overnight. 

14. When the pearls were dry I used nail polish over the whole rooster with the pearls and let it dry. Of course I put the other objects on before using the nail polish.

15.When dry I peeled the back of the rectangle part and pressed it carefully to the center of my acrylic frame. 

16. I decided next on my shapes and items to decorate all around my clear frame. I then backed them with double sticky, cut them out peeled them and placed them carefully and as even as I could to and around my clear frame.  

Remember when doing project to read all instructions. Look back on pictures, and read under them as well.  Everyone learns differently, some visual, some are independent of reading instructions, other's want both pics and instructions. Some need to read it more than once, etc. No matter your style I hope I gave enough cues and pictures along with plusses and minuses for you if you have never tried doing this what imagination and thought process that can go into one project. Hopefully not too overwhelming, but clear enough for each to be able to comprehend.  Thank you for visiting.  

Completed Rooster And Decor Framed.

                                                    Hello everyone. Here is the finalized piece.  After playing around to decide on how I should place things. I made a couple changes. I will explain the reasons. I mentioned I was going to put 4 puffy type clear sticker's on. When I had my frame down and tried the sticker's on the frame I liked the way it looked. But when I had it standing up and the light showing through the frame. You could not tell they were flowers, because of the solid strip I put on each side interfered with showing the flower as a whole. So instead I used 4 pressed waxed design seals. I had bought these but they were all different in color. I liked the different flower on each, but I changed the colors to match as a whole. I used 3 colors that I painted on the waxed seals. First on I painted in silver. Next, I used a golden sunflower yellow color and slightly brushed it on. After that dried I used a copper color on top in different places not needing to get in the lines of the design so all colors have a space to show color in different areas. In other words all colors were able to be seen in the seal. When there are indentions in an object, you can use this as an advantage to get that kind of effect just by brushing your brush slowly and lightly across your piece But the first color the silver I painted this all, in the indentions first. Then slightly brushed the yellow and thirdly light swiped the copper where I wanted it to go. I used acrylic paint for them. On the brown side strips I put the rectangular pieces made of medal from a belt for I really liked how the shape and the colors went with this project as a whole. I used double sticky under each seal and placed them on the frame where I wanted them. When I did the buckle, part I used double sticky behind the medal piece and also on the strip where it was going to be attached. Before I attached this I used a glue gun to give it extra strength. I could use the glue gun because I first put the double sticky on, therefore it had the right consistency for it to be attached to. I cleaned the frame again before putting these items on. I would like to say that when at the beginning when I cleaned it the first time it had a sticky sticker and I at first was not able to get this all off. It was stubborn. Maybe there was a scratch on it. I had some  Tea Tree Oil. I tried that and it worked and no more sticky scratchiness on my piece. I also would like to say that my frame had not just one front and back, but two. I had to try and clean in between. It was hard to get in their because their was not a lot of space to get in between. So I noticed there was a section in between that showed a tiny white spot in between the plastic. I took a Q-tip it fit right in between and helped me clean those in between areas up. I extend these tips to you in case you might need them as well. This project is now finished. I hope in some way I was of some help.  Thank you all for checking in.  Take Care. :].
 

Rooster- Designing What And Where To Place My Pieces On My Rooster's Clear Frame.

                                               HI, I hope everyone's day or night is going well. I wanted to show you this part before I go on to the next section I am decorating on my rooster. I peeled the back of my shapes off after I decided where I wanted them to go. In other words I played around with it to see how I felt I wanted the shapes of design to go. Very carefully placed them on after I cleaned my clear frame.  Before I placed the rooster on I sprayed it to protect it more with Krylon Clear Glaze.  Even though I used clear nail polish I wanted to give it a stronger bond. I let it dry overnight. I am giving you this view of it because, people have different tastes and I am hoping this gives you permission to stop where you see fit. This is also good to show what you might do differently, for your taste someone else's taste, or, "sometimes you might have an idea to show something of space value that was not thought of you might want to consider, at times. After playing around with this, I am sure that this is how I want this to stay, for me. So far I found the easiest thing doing this project was the coloring. I enjoy coloring and I find it relaxing as well.  The hardest was positioning them on the frame to make it as even as I could.  For once you stick double sticky onto the clear plastic it becomes stubborn and a fight between you and them. I was in a war to win as best as I could. L.O.L.  I have a good excuse, for I am not a robot. ;). Let's go with that.   Okay, I don't want to forget to tell you what item I put on first. the center which is the rooster picture itself. The weaved design should go on next in case you want the rectangular strips to butt closer to the weave.  Then the longer brown strips and the shorter leather strips last.  Next, I will show you my finished project.  Have a wonderful day or night.  
 

Framing My Rooster.

                                                Hello again, Here we have a beautiful day. Sunny, slightly cool and a bright feel of a day.  Now that I am done with the weather, and I am put in a good frame. I will explain what materials will be used next.  For, I will be framing around a clear frame.  You can see the stickers on it just to show that it is their. I did not clean it yet just in case it would show up better for the moment. I have my rooster and I now peeled the backing off of the back of the rooster to stick to my backing. I did not spray my backing for I am not sure of what I am going to use yet. Though, I think it would be a good idea to do this before fastening the rooster etc. I did use clear nail polish on the rooster after it was dried, finished and cleaned up. The brown strips you see in this picture of 2 sizes, I backed with double sticky and cut around it. Also, the designed rectangular shapes, I did the same to. When I put this together I believe I will use 4 flower stickers to this frame.  The clear frame size that I used is about 10 and one third by 8 inches. Next time I will put these pieces all together on my frame.  I hope this is putting the right frame on your mind in whatever you are doing in your days and nights.  Take Care.  Z^)

Rooster Background - How To.

                                                  Good morning to all. It is 10:07 A.M, where I am. I know in this picture it is a wonder at all what it is.  This is the background that the rooster went on. For I will explain how I achieved this. First and foremost though if you cannot get a clear vision of this you can scroll down and you will see the background as a whole with the rooster picture with it. That will give you a better understanding of what this part is all about.  Another thing is you don't have to do this technique. You can have whatever background you choose for this step of course. I felt that I would explain this because that is what I did. This part of the background is about 7 inches by 4 and a half inches.  I first used a rusty colored ink marker on my background which was on a light plastic type of wallpaper. I colored the whole background with this. I then, used white acrylic paint and a flat soft paintbrush. I took  a little section at a time and then used a folded paper towel and wiped some of the paint off, with up and down strokes. So you can see both colors blending together. You do this to the whole background.  The reason I used the ink marker was one, to experiment and two because I did not have to wait for the paint to dry before painting over this. You have to do the wiping somewhat fast because you are not using paint over paint technique. The results were what I wanted it to be seeing it was a barn animal that I chose to do. It gave the barn affect that I was looking for.  More on the steps to take next, later. Have a pleasing day or night. :)  If checking the background out make sure it is the last rooster not the one with the white background. Go a little further and you will come to it.  

Why I Made Holes In Rooster- Making The Next Cut With Scissors.

                                                 Hello there, Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.  Okay, I was going to explain what comes next.  Firstly, I could not find my rooster that I used. So no worries because I can explain on this one.  You have the picture of the rooster. Do not cut this out yet. You can see the square that is outlined in black that is what you will cut out on the outer black line.  You can make it a square or a circle. It does not have to be neat because later you will be cutting the outline of your image. In my case I will be cutting around my rooster(later.)  You should have the white color all around your image still.  Just in the shape of a circle or square.  Now you will need to take your double sticky and peel just the one side of it and take your image and slowly and carefully press it on the double sticky. I usually start at the top of my image and press slowly, or at the bottom. At any rate of course do what is best for you. That is the reason for me making the holes. So it will help a bit more in securing my pearls on my image. Note that I also in the hole I put a dab of glue and the pearl on top of the glue. Again I used my jewelry glue for I find this has been a good glue for me to work with.  It is old and I had it for a long time. I am going to miss it when it is gone. For I cannot find the company who makes this anymore. So soon I will try again or have to research something hopefully close to that one.  Also, the holes leave an indention so the pearls can fit in the image better. The reason I wanted you to just cut around your image is because the next step is you are going to'' finally'' cut the outline of your image next.  You will find this easier because you waited to cut your image out fully.  If you cut your image out before then the scissors would stick to the stickiness of the tape and you would have to stop cutting every 2 seconds to get the excess glue off of your scissors.  This has happened to me more than once. So when doing something new it can be a wonder sometimes. Now, your image can be set aside. Next time I will talk about how I created the background for the rooster to be placed on top of. Take Care.  %)

Rooster Project.- Colored, And How I Created Holes.

                                               I placed the rooster on a light background to hopefully see it clearer. Remember if you try this project do not have your drawing cut out yet. First thing I did after doing the drawing is made line separations to know where I wanted each section of color to go. Throughout the whole rooster, I made dots to line up in each row. I don't think I was too fussy in this part, but I will say that Try not to make them extremely close to each other. (For when you use the heat tool to make the holes you don't want it to make a blob because the heat gun touched the two dots at once.) Not to worry though because you can overlook one hole in order to do the other for I already ran into this situation and was solved just by overlooking one dot that was closest to another. I then took my ink markers and colored each section. I took my time and pretended each dot had a tiny square around it. That is how I colored it. You can do what is best for you. After I colored the whole rooster, I used the heating tool with the pointy tip on it. How I did this and you can be glad that you did not cut your item out because now you have more paper to hold onto and won't wrinkle your rooster. Knowing ,the excess of the white paper will be cut away after you finish making all the dots with the heated tool.  How I used the tool to make the holes is I lifted part of the excess paper and got comfortable how I was holding it to get at one hole at a time. Holding the paper with one hand and and the tool in the other and making sure I had easier access to where I wanted the next hole to come through. '' Taking my time'' slowly and carefully. It's funny, I started out making this project with the round pearls in mind, I have to say though I like this affect without the pearls as well. So to me that is a bonus because I can do just this very singular part alone on another project, for I like this just as well.  I am glad I was able to view the rooster both ways.  Simplifying can be just as nice. Next time I will talk about why I made the holes in the first place. Also, when it will be time to cut the rooster.  Using the heated tool and an extra paper make dots if I might suggest to have a practice feel for it might be an idea for you to decide on.   Please click on the rooster if you need a closer look. Getting tired of hearing this from me?  =p.

Tools And Items You Will Need For The Start Of Creating The Rooster.

                                                In this picture, as you see are markers. These are alcohol inks. I like to use these in some of my projects because if water ever for some reason spilled on the picture it would not muddle the picture. You can also use colored permanent markers. I have a heated tool with a pointy top at the tip of it. This will be used as well. I will explain in the next picture for you will be able to not only read it you will get a better idea and see why this was used. Scissors will be lastly used. In the picture above I explain.   Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  &+)
 

Pattern Of The Rooster.

                                         Here you are going to make your pattern. I know you see this cut out, but I would wait to do that. Just have it on your paper. You can make lines of design on inside though. So you know the color of each section you are going to choose. For paper, you can use a copier paper. I prefer the color to be white. I think it will show the colors how I would want them to be.  But suit yourself. Your project may have a different set of rules for your design. Happy Friday, Everyone.  =+)
 

Rooster Project.

                                                  More on this project this week.  Next day-  You will need for this project, a picture of your choice, small pearls, A bead for the eye, I used a flat backing bead. For the legs and feet I used star shaped sequins. A good glue for plastic or, and glass beads. Whatever you would choose to be used.  I used jewelry glue for mine.  A razor point heated tool, A sturdy paper backing to place your picture on. A rectangle size paper. I chose a wall paper a slight plastic coating.  I will explain what I did with this later. Along with other materials if you decide to choose what I did. The choice is with the eyes of the beholder. A sturdy thinner cardboard backing and double sticky sheets. One for the back of your picture of choice, another for the back of your rectangle shape and one for the front of your rectangle shape to attach which mine was wallpaper. As you can see with my rooster, that is how I connected the rooster to my wallpaper pattern background. So three sheets you will need and cut around it before connecting the picture to your backing.  These are the materials I used. I explained how I attached the contact paper. I did not attach my picture right away to the backing, I mostly today explained what is needed for this part of the project. For there is more to do before attaching the picture to the backing. If you do this just have the items gathered.  I hope my gatherings were not too confusing. More to come this week for a better understanding if needed etc. Have a great Thursday. :) 
 

Be Your Own Band.- With Picturesque Cards, Leading The Way.

                                                                How fun and silly this music making can be, whether with friends or , the whole family.  Add your own touch by making your own motion for other's to follow as well. :).

Have Your Children Create Fall Leaves For Your Windows.

                                                 The Children always enjoyed the results of making these colorful leaves and how the light shined through them when we put them on the windows. You will need, colored paper, scissors, basic glue and tissue paper. You can choose as many or as little colors for the colored paper and the tissue paper.  We used green, yellow, brown, red and orange colors for the leaf paper.  Have the children cut out the outside of the leaf. Next have them fold on the dotted lines and cut the inner part out that is for to show the colored tissue paper to show through. After they cut the middle part have them open the leaf.  It is probably best that you have the tissue paper cut into squares ahead of time. Make the squares about at least an inch larger than the colored leaf. So after they glue it they would be able to cut around the leaf after the glue dries.  So once the leaf is opened up you can put glue around the outer edges and place a piece of colored tissue paper on top of the first leaf. Then place glue around and on the tissue paper and place another leaf of the same shape on top of that.  So you should have two outer leaves. One in the front of the tissue paper and one on the back. After it dries cut the excess tissue paper away so you again can see it is a leaf.   (Please remember to read all instructions before doing this art project.)  Most of all have fun. =) 

Song: Lift Every Voice And Sing.

                                                                   Sing High, Sing Low, Listen And Hear So To Know. Feel It In Your Bones, Everyone Has A Tone. That Your Not Alone. For What Is In A Wonder, For Us To Discover ,If', We Cannot Wonder In the Face Of A Face In The First Place? For Is Wonder Just A Child's Play? Just As Long As We Know How Far To Take It, So Again, Not To Break It.     Have a melancholy kind of day or night.

Remembering 9-11.

                                                 Remembering 9-11 and the hope we all hold so dear.  My heart prays for all catastrophes no matter how near, no matter how far.  

Color Awards.

                                                                        Color Awards                                                                                                                                          Can be used with the color themes on this site, or, for your own curriculum.  Hope your day finds you well.

Message - 9-7- 23 My Computer has been napping.

                                                                    Message                                                                                                                                         Sorry guys, Just wanted to let you know my computer was napping, or should I say asleep for days now. I do not know whether it is going to stay awake or not. Well, I felt I should inform anyone who has been joining in here.  While at the moment it is working I just wanted to also say thank you for checking in. I hope it understands if I need a nap. ;P   

Swans Craft

                                                   With this art project it is basic and you might have all you need to make it.  Even in this craft you can see their grace.  You can use a glue gun if you don't want to use glue.  Of course with adult discretion. Only you can decide what is best. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

Apple Pie Party Dip.

                                               I thought this dip brings it's own flair of a party dip. :)

An Egg full Appetizer. Ranch Deviled Eggs.

                                                    Hello again, Here is an appetizer that puts a twist on deviled eggs. My children really like ranch dressing. In fact one of them like it so much that they put it on most everything.  I don't enjoy ranch in a salad, but the family went out to eat one day and one of my adult children ordered a ranch baked macaroni. So, she asked if I wanted to try it. I was hesitant at first but then tried a bite. I was surprisingly surprised, that I really liked it.  Remember that commercial "Hey Mikey he likes it! He really really likes it.  Well that was me. L.O.L. If you live in another Country and never saw this commercial you can just skip by that part. It goes to show, to try things at least a first time before you decide whether your tastebuds like it or not. So if you think there is an ingredient you don't like and your thinking whether you should try it from another recipe maybe you too would be pleasantly surprised .  Maybe you too would be like Mikey.  My wish for you today would be I hope there is something in your day or night that makes you pleasantly surprised.  

Picture Of Cheeseburger Bread.

                                                                 Looks yummy, but I think I might go with a little more hamburger, for my taste anyway.  As the saying can go to each his own. Nice to have choices sometimes. :P.

Cheeseburger Bread recipe.

 

                                                                 I thought with the end of Summer, and the celebrations for the weekend. That this might be a recipe to be done ahead of time. Have it for an appetizer, part of your buffet or even a picnic.  Happy Thursday everyone. :D.

Picture Backing For Table. Picture Showing On The Folds.

                                                                  Now you have a choice to decide whether you choose to hang a picture on a wall or setting your picture on the table.  Hope this is helpful whether you try the picture below, or some other idea of your own.  
 

Picture Backing To Be Attached To The Back Of The Picture Frame, Pattern.

                                                   This pattern is made for resting your picture on a side table etc.  I happened to be looking through some of my patterns and low and behold I came across this pattern just at the right time. It is nice to have a choice especially if you have no more room on your walls to display. If you use this pattern remember to press on the picture so you can see the instructions for it. Black line you cut on, being careful not to cut out any of the green lines.  For this pattern you only need cardboard, scissors, pen, markers and possibly glue with it. Fold on green lines." Remember, if you use this pattern and you have no backing on it because you wanted more light to go through, you cannot use this pattern because it would show through.  Sometimes I lean my pictures on a windowsill and then I can still use the velum showing through without a backing.  You can use double sticky to attach this pattern on the back of your picture. I sometimes use glue along with the double sticky'' Place the double sticky to go just on the middle strip, from top to bottom."  Happy Wednesday, everyone! =.> 

A Barn Picture. - Instructions how to make.

 

                                                    Here is a barn picture I made. However, you can draw or choose whatever you want for a scene for this project. The items needed are, A clear plastic frame, alcohol inks or, permanent markers. A sturdy cardboard can be placed in back of the picture, if you are not looking for the see through look.  Or, no cardboard to bring the light through for a different color affect. Two pieces of clear velum, ribbon, scissors, a pen, buttons and double sticky tape.  First, draw or find a picture you might be interested in using. Place that drawing on the table and place your other velum piece over the picture. Tape lightly so it doesn't move around. For the next step is to trace just the animal, duck, green part of tree and barn. You can now carefully undo the tape of your work. I outlined my cow etc. then used my markers to color them. I cut around the cow etc. and used my double sticky tape to press on the back of the items which was the cow, barn, green part of the tree. duck. I cut them out and put them aside. Took my whole scene picture and colored the grasses, hill, tree driveway barn and duck. Then, placed the whole scenic picture in the clear plastic frame. I now can peal the back off of my cow and stick this on the outside of the frame on top of the other cow.  After I finished sticking those items on I decided where I wanted my buttons to go. I placed double sticky tape on the the back of the buttons and placed a tiny bit on the frame where the button was going and pealed them both and stuck them in place. I did the same with the ribbon you see in the picture and placed this on the outside as well.  The next thing I looked at the picture as a whole and decided what or if anything else I might want to do. I chose to put wiggly eyes for the cow and the duck. Then, had some sequin like apple shapes and used them for the tree. I can only imagine if you try this what you might come up with.  The picture is nice and light and coming up with a backing is easy as one, two three. Whatever you decide to use a loop or, a light sticky back plastic hook. Something from the hardware store that you don't need to nail but will just stick on the wall. Home depot. The choice is yours.  I hope this inspires you to try your hand at this or something other. Have a wonderful rest of the week.  =) 

Bumble Bee Circle Game.

    Hello, I am so sorry, I accidently erased this game.  I will try and make this shorter for time purposes.  Children form a circle. Choose one child to go in the center of the circle.  That child holds the Bee wand.  Everyone chants this saying.  Bee, bee, bumble bee.  Stung a man upon his knee.  Stung a pig upon his snout. The bee is wondering all about.   The child in the middle walks around the circle holding the bee wand until he or she hear the last word which is ABOUT.  The child in the middle stops at the closest person they are near. Then they change places. That person hands the bee wand over to the new person trades places and starts the chant again.  The winner is the child who did not get stung. If children are a good sport and is happy for the winner, I hand out a sticker for them. I usually would have trinkets for the winning child to choose from.  Can make booklets for each child if it is done for a classroom and put stickers in their own book. I would put My Sticker Book on the front of each child's book and the name of the game they played that day, next to their sticker. With the words good sport. They can save the books in their cubby for another game or activity.  If it is for a birthday celebration game then I would hand them the sticker for them to decide whether they want it or just bring it home with them.  This game is fun for the whole family, classroom, celebrations, scouts. You can also mix age groups such as 8 or 10 yr old mixing with 5 and six years of age. At school we had 5th graders doing special things with the first graders. Like a buddy system.  Both ages enjoyed this system. This was always supervised of course. It made for a special interaction in a positive setting.   Hope you get to try this game. Have a nice weekend. 

Bumble Bee Wand. - For The Bee Circle Game.

                                                      Here are the wings and the head to make the bee. You can make it as simple as copying the bee on yellow paper. Or, Creative as using sequins felt, mesh for the wings or a mix. If using any kind of paper, you most likely will need clear contact paper over it to keep its ware.  Would love for you to share. :).

Bumble Bee Wand. - For The Bee Circle Game. Second Part.

                                                Here is part of the bee pattern that you are welcome to use along with playing the game.  This also can be used as a base for a craft project.  When you are finished decorating or coloring this, you just need to glue a tongue depressor on the back of the bee and you are good to go.  Happy Friday Everyone,   Try not to get stung. =p.
 

Picture Dominoes Rules For The Game And other Suggestions.

 

                                                                            Directions.  This is also good for English as a second language understanding. For added comprehension.    

Picture School Dominoes Game- Card Two.

                                                                    This is card two, of the set in this dominoes game.  I outlined in black marker so you can see how they should be cut out. You can do this on all of them if you feel the need.  Each block should be a rectangle shape, with two pictures on each Domino. Hope this helps.  Lamination also would help in keeping them sturdier.  I would use also oak tag for a firmer ware. 

Picture School Dominoes.-Card One.

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                                                    Picture Card Dominoes. Is a clear description in simple word form, and colorful pictures that sets the stage in a fun way about rules.  Also, remembering to consider how you are choosing best whether to add one and erase another if you feel the need. I am sure there are many a pictures to take it's place if so desired.  Here's wishing you, your children, parents, teachers or classrooms etc. A good start to your newest school year to come.  :)
 

Memorization Exercise.

                                                              Here is a game for memorization. In my book everyone is a winner for trying, hands down.  No fretting, so here's sticker's for everyone who tries. Hope you are enjoying your day or night and whomever you are with. Even if you are with yourself alone.  =+P 

Munchable Math.

                                                    I hope the children will enjoy learning place values with this fun way of learning. I would suggest also to have a paper mat or an extra napkin opened up fully to place this snack on for obvious reasons. If you decide to save the bags for other munchie lessons, you can put a blank sticker label on the outside of the bag and have children write their names on it for further use. If you have a station box for each individual child, for instance a shoebox for each child then that could be a good choice to keep their year lesson items that when you instruct them to go to it then they would be in the habit of understanding their next steps and be organized in a clearer fashion.  Just a suggestion. You may already have your own insights that already works for you. If so that's great.  I know that today especially that children have food allergies to consider and even if you know it is just a reminder. With all the ways one has to order in their activities I trust you would understand me saying this, I hope. =)  Have a lovely day or night.  

Place Value Game.

                                                                 Here is a learning game that is played with the roll of the dices.  Hope this makes a fun game for whatever child that just wants to have fun or for a learning experience. Have a wonderful day or night.