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We recently received our “Shapes That Roll” book. One of the other wonderful mummy blogs reviewed it in one of their stART projects, but I have to confess – I cannot remember quite who it was! Sorry. Would have loved to have linked back to you.
Anyway.
Shapes that Roll
Shapes that Roll
Shapes that Roll
Shapes That Roll, by Karen Nagel & Steve Wilson. Reading age 4 yrs- 8 yrs. Read together age 1.5yrs – 3.5yrs. The book is ADORABLE! At first I thought it would be nice “shapes” book to have, but it is much more than that. It is lovingly illustrated and printed in the most high quality manner, which makes all the difference. It even arrived with tissue paper between every page (which will come in handy in one of our craft sessions). We are guided through the book by Square, Circle and Triangle, who show us all about “Up” and “Down”, “Here” and “there”. About how some “slant” and “some don’t”. Which you can “roll” and which you can “stack” and where we find shapes in every day life (a house or a fruit or a star). And this only the beginning… so lots of fun. Lots of colours. Lots to discuss. Nice shiny bits too. We love this book. And much more than I expected!
To our craft activity. Another simple one and easy one to do at home in small spaces:
Monster Greeting Cards.
Shapes: I cut out lots of shape – I let Red Ted choose which colours and shapes. I had some different textures – corrugated card and foam to make it a little different.
Sticking: Red Ted then did lots of sticking. On the last one he discovered it was fun to stick shapes on top of each other. We then added google eyes. Whilst doing the sticking we talked about the shapes and it’s colours.
Drying: Red Ted insisted that we dry it on our “art washing line”. It did mean that everything shifted a bit, but I let him, as he was “so proud” of his work and he apparently really enjoys his washing line. So on they went.
Making up the card: I cut out monster shapes, using Red Ted’s google eye placements as a rough idea for a head and then we stuck them on some re-used card (We cut down some old ring binder dividers with my guillotine – Red Ted’s favourite bit).
Now Granny is going to get another card through the post! Hurray!
Previous Craft Projects:
– stART: Loo Roll & Leaf Bird Marionettes – great Autumn project
Craft: Cork Boats
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 Cathy @ NurtureStore on July 28, 2010 at 9:23 am
A very groovy project – a great way to have fun and lots of chat about shapes 🙂
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 28, 2010 at 9:47 am
Thank you! And grannies, grandpas, aunties and opapas have all been getting them in the post!
Posted by Christine on July 29, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Neat idea!
http://ourhomeschoolreviews.blogspot.com/2010/07/thrifty-thursday_29.html
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 29, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Thank you!
Posted by Amy @ Hope Is the Word on July 29, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Cute book and GREAT project!
Posted by Christy on July 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Great project! I want to read this book soon. I remember that someone blogged about the book, but I can’t remember who either.
Posted by April on July 29, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Those are the cutest little monsters I have seen!
Posted by Janelle on July 29, 2010 at 3:24 pm
This would be a perfect craft for my toddler. Thanks for the review of the book and the idea!
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 29, 2010 at 5:25 pm
It is really sweet how excited Red Ted gets to “see his work of art” being posted to Granny or Auntie 🙂
Posted by Michelle on July 29, 2010 at 3:48 pm
What a cute project! We actually read this book and used it for one of our stART projects awhile ago.
http://amommysadventures.blogspot.com/2010/06/start-shapes-that-roll.html
I am so glad that you were able to enjoy the book and make such an awesome project inspired by it!
Thank you for sharing and linking up to stART :0)
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 29, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Ah, of course!!! 🙂 thank you for solving the mystery!! Have bought a few of your recommendations already!! x
Posted by Christianne @ Little Page Turners on July 29, 2010 at 4:53 pm
What a great craft for little hands! I hate it when I can’t remember who blogged about this or that book. 🙂
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 29, 2010 at 5:28 pm
The mystery is resolved, it is the very original Michelle!!! Yay.
Posted by Almost Unschoolers on July 29, 2010 at 7:15 pm
I love how you cut them out, to add them to the card!
Posted by Rocky Mountain Woman on July 29, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Very cute! My grandkids would just love this…
Posted by teachingyoungchildren on July 29, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I like how you enhanced Red Ted’s Art by making monsters out of his collages – very creative. The book sounds pretty interesting too.
Posted by Charlene@Adventures-In-Mommy-Land on July 29, 2010 at 11:25 pm
I saw that book when it was reviewed too and now I really want to find it after seeing the cute project you came up with using it. I love seeing all these great projects and books.
Posted by JDaniel4's Mom on July 30, 2010 at 1:10 am
These look wonderful. I love how you combined projects.
Posted by sherry on July 30, 2010 at 12:22 pm
What a fun project. I will have to do this with my grandsons the next time they come over. We are always looking for new and fun projects. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend, Sherry
Posted by Red Ted Art on July 30, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Absolutely!
Posted by threeundertwo on July 30, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Another great project! Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday.
Posted by Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple on August 2, 2010 at 6:40 pm
That is so fun!
Posted by Staci Johnson on August 3, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Those are sooo cute, and what a fun project to do with kids:) PS> Come stop by blog today and check out my giveaway:)
Posted by J. Hill on August 4, 2010 at 12:19 am
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Posted by Bridgette on August 4, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Nice to have you join us for Anything Related! ~Bridgette
Posted by Its Sew Stinkin Cute on August 4, 2010 at 6:24 pm
I will have to keep an eye out for that book. It looks like it was a fun learning activity that my daughter would like! Thank you for linking to It’s Stinkin’ Cute Craft Thursday!
Posted by Stephanie Lynn on August 5, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Hello! I love all your book reviews and kiddie crafts. I have featured this on my blog {I have a special treat for you too!} Thanks so much for linking up to the Sunday Showcase – I greatly appreciate it. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/08/just-jewelry-winner-and-sunday.html
Posted by Audra on August 8, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Perfect. Another project to do with my girls! Thanks
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 9, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Hope you enjoy!
Posted by amysb963 on August 9, 2010 at 9:57 pm
This is a super fun, easy and creative idea! Thanks for joining us at “AP Tuesdays!” @ New Nostalgia! Hope to see you again tomorrow!
Posted by Jenn on August 11, 2010 at 10:06 am
What a great activity! Just wanted to let you know I featured you on Tot Tuesdays this week!
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 11, 2010 at 10:21 am
Fabulous! Thank you so much! Did see it… must check if there is a badge to grab. Off out now for the day, but will do this tonight!hank you o much for the feature – really appreciated!!