Today is the first day of summer for the grade schoolers in our town. And it's the first day I am watching my nieces Cora (12) and Gracyn (8). I will be watching them 2 days a week this summer. So I've been brainstorming things to do with them that my kids might be able to do at some level as well...
So today we've done collages. We dug up all of my coveted People and Parenting magazines and snipped away! Cora and Gracyn were really into it and did a great job. See the pics. Gracyn and I helped find some pictures for Haleah's collage, but we didn't get very far. Haleah liked to practice with the scissors which kept her entertained long enough. I got those child safe ones, of course!
The problem came into play when Kaelah was stomping on everyone's magazines and paper and was being so fussy. I can't blame her though, because she doesn't quite have the motor skills yet for this activity. And Rebekah was cryin and cryin. I ended up nursing her while cooking grilled cheese for the kids at the same time. Now try doing THAT at home!
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