The 3-way Montessori mirror (mirror box / mirror corner board) has been on my wishlist for some time now. Yesterday when we were at the library I saw a small homemade version and I thought: I can do that. What did I use: 3 square mirrors from IKEA Duck tape I didn’t have to go […]
Maximan has been busy with numbers and counting. If something looks like a lot, he calls it “incountable (niet te tellen)”. First, I started searching on the internet for the decimal system, hoping I would find an affordable one. Which, unfortunately I didn’t. I did find a great printable and decided to make everything myself. […]
Yesterday I was preparing this ‘art cart’ and I must admit. Preparing the cart was fun. Adding crayons, watercolors, scissors, brushes, glue and different boxes for there art work. Sorting all the different types of paper we have. I felt like a good homeschool mom. However, I experienced this other feeling. The feeling of being […]
Update: The boys have played with this sand for months. Until we moved and we couldn’t move a filled sand box. I made it again and what I have learned in the meantime is definitely make sure the sand doesn’t get wet. If it gets wet, let it dry first, before playing with it again. […]
A fun activity with (or for) your children. I must admit, I have as much fun doing this as Maxi- and Miniman. What do you need 1 part cornstarch 2 parts water add foodcoloring We added this mix in an old ketchup squeeze bottle. And time for fun! Pictures are made by a dear friend. […]
Today we made wonderful soft, light clay to play with. One of our dear homeschool friends calls it “cloud clay”. And we love this name! How to make cloud clay 1 cup conditioner 2,5 cup cornstarch Food coloring if you like to add color Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix it. It is […]
