I really wanted to review some lovely books about grandparents, because today we had a lovely day at Opapa’s house (Opapa = Grandpa in Austrian). We went there to hang out whilst The Englishman studied for some exams.
We arrived, expecting, Opapa, sunshine, a sandpit and a blow up pool. We went away having Gotten Crafty unexpectedly!!!
We have no Grandparent books, but Zoe at Playing By the Book reviewed a whole bunch of fabulous sounding ones here. We have two on order and will have to wait on Mei Mei for Christmas, as it is a little more expensive.
But this is what we made:
I recommend the catamaran configuration as the one cork configuration even with “stabalizers” toppled a little. I poked holes with the toothpicks and broke it in half to connect the corks. (Red Ted spent most of the day without clothes on, so, I am sorry, no photos of Red Ted playing with the boats or Opapa!!!)
And then Opapa found some Christmas Stamps and Red Ted got stamping (only an Opapa gets out Christmas Stamps in July!!). We will be coming back to these stamps shortly!!
Christmas in July
Tell me about the sea
Christmas in July
Christmas in July
Once home, we revisited an old favourite of Red Ted’s: Tell me about The Sea, by Justine Smith. We have two books in the series and also have Tell me about Baby Animals. When he was a little younger he preferred Baby Animals (which Pip Squeak adores right now aged 8mths). Now I think he prefers The Sea (2.5yrs). But they are both lovely books – nice simple images with things to “do” on every page (count, find, look), some nice shiny surfaces to touch, as well as some flaps to lift towards the end. Lovely for them. Lovely for you and a little education on the side! Tell me about The Sea has a page all about boats. Big ones and little ones. Fast ones and slow ones. Even some sailboats. Perfect.
Previous Kids Craft & stART projects:
stART:Piep Piep Piep, Loo Roll Watches
stART: Bear Cards & Strawberry Growing Video
stART: Touchy Feely Book – That is not my Puppy
stART: Jolly Postman & Greeting cards from Toddler Art
Book & Cook – Duckies Rainbow & Rainbow Cookies
stART – Story Telling, Bunnies & Stars
stART: Giraffe’s can’t dance – a Giraffe Loo Roll Marionette
stART: Chick – a Pop Up Card
Book & Cook: Alphabet Cookies – Learning through play
stART: Busy Airport – Cotton Wool Clouds and, erm, PIGS!
stART: Hit &Myth – a mix & match book for older children (>5yrs)
stART: Story & Thank you time – inspirational thank you cards
stART: Hurray for Fish – one for babies or messy toddlers!
stART: Bedtime Star – Red Ted, makes a starry night for Pip Squeak’s nursery
stART: The Way Back Home, Oliver Jeffers – Red Ted makes a plane and a UFO
Posted by Parenting in Blue Jeans - Jennifer Bruining on July 15, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Lvoe the cork boats! I’ms saving mine for a cork board but I may just be able to part with a few for cute boats!
Visiting from TILT
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 15, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Oh yes, I am sure you wouldn’t miss a couple….
Posted by Almost Unschoolers on July 15, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Very nice! It would be perfect to float down the little creek outside our library.
Posted by Christianne @ Little Page Turners on July 15, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Cute boat!
Posted by JDaniel4's Mom on July 16, 2010 at 9:41 am
The boat is a great way to celebrate Christmas in July.
Posted by Michele on July 19, 2010 at 10:50 am
a great idea for a summer day with little ones!
Posted by Chris on July 19, 2010 at 11:04 am
I’m adding cork boats to our ‘things to do this summer list’, thanks!
Posted by J. Hill on July 19, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Posted by Its Sew Stinkin Cute on July 19, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Super cute… I will have to remember this for next time we drink wine… Save the Cork. What a fun little kid activity. Thank you for linking to It’s Stinkin Cute Craft Thursdays!
Posted by Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple on July 20, 2010 at 2:02 am
What a great idea, I love it!
Posted by Stephanie Lynn on July 20, 2010 at 2:33 pm
What an adorable idea! My little guy would love these for the pool. TFS Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Posted by Sandrine on July 20, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Love the catamaran! I think I’ll take a few corks with us to the beach next week – Yes, I know it sounds like a good excuse to drink too much wine, but in Turkish hotels we usually drink beer! There’ll be no shortage of toothpick though.
Posted by Deb Chitwood @ Living Montessori Now on July 20, 2010 at 5:42 pm
The cork boats are great – so simple yet fun! Thanks for sharing the idea! Visiting from Tot Tuesdays.
Posted by Amy on July 23, 2010 at 1:45 pm
OH this is a great idea and post. What a fun way to learn.. THanks for linking up with us this week..
Posted by imtopsyturvy on July 25, 2010 at 9:03 am
What a fun summer idea! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday’s! It’s because of great idea’s like your that the link parties are so much fun!
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 25, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Oh thank! What a lovely comment! Love your link up party too!!! Thank you for hosting! x
Posted by Bridgette on July 25, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Thanks for joining us for another great Anything Related! ~Bridgette
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