Yikes! Sorry for being so late on this post. Things have been a little crazy in our household this past week. But we did continue with our Ocean Theme through the weekend and I’m finally coming around to share what we did. I apologize, I didn’t get pictures of everything but here are a few.
We made some handprint art to make a goldfish and octopus.
I decided to frame them in these shadow boxes and give them to hubby for Father’s Day.
The octopus is Jay’s and the goldfish is Madi’s.
Because hubby had to work, traveling to the beach wasn’t a possibility so we did the next best thing and took the kids to the lake a few mins away from our house.
They had a blast playing in the water and making sand castles
Used this printable found here to trace and color.
Made these yummy cupcakes
Looked at all the different shapes and textures of sea shells
And read every book in the house that involved the ocean
These are the activities I didn’t get pictures of:
- Counted goldfish crackers on a piece of construction paper cut out in the shape of a fishbowl.
- Colored a crab and octopus shaped mask (found at Joann’s for $1)
- Fed the fish at Grandma and Grandpa’s house (Madi’s favorite)
We’re doing a Story Book theme this week. Check back soon for more details on that :)
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Jessica
June 15, 2011 at 9:08 pmWhat fun for your kids! I need inspiration to do more stuff like this with my kids. Following along for more great ideas.
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Mariah
June 16, 2011 at 2:21 amThese are so cute. What a fantastic project to do with the kids this summer!
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Andrea . Charcoal and Crayons
June 16, 2011 at 7:25 amLove the hand prints! Sounds like a fun week of activities… will have to keep these ideas in mind… thank you for the inspiration!
maddyrose
June 16, 2011 at 12:25 pmReally wonderful ideas. Those hand print pictures are delightful.
Jenni
June 16, 2011 at 2:22 pmSO cute! If you have a minute come by my blog and check out my Father Day Gift Ideas post. I think you will like! So fun!!
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Ashley
June 16, 2011 at 5:22 pmso cute!!! love it all. i want to try the fish hand print out with my boy, i hope it ends up that cute!!!
thanks for the inspiration:)
Christie
June 16, 2011 at 6:34 pmI love the hand print ocean prints. So cute!
Lori @ Beneath the Rowan Tree
June 17, 2011 at 12:57 pmGreat post! So much fun!
I would love if you would share this at our weekly Playdate at http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/2011/06/playdate-link-party-in-summer-12.html
Cheers,
Lori
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Gwen @ Gwenny Penny
June 17, 2011 at 5:44 pmGreat activity ideas! My four year old did an octopus handprint when she was six months old, and it's still framed hanging on the wall. I love the goldfish idea!
Hadar
June 17, 2011 at 10:33 pmI love everything about this post! Thanks for sharing!
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Karen- The Graphics Fairy
June 18, 2011 at 12:21 amThose handprint pictures are darling!! I'm sure your husband will love them!
Sherri @ Design2Shine
June 18, 2011 at 3:18 amLove the handprint art! Adorable. What fun to have an entire theme. may need to do this for my little one!
toddlingintomadness
June 18, 2011 at 11:08 amReally great idea – We've just done hand and footprints from my two little ones for father's day – but love the idea of the ocean theme and framing them – feel that some christmas presents coming along.
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Carla
June 18, 2011 at 2:03 pmHi, Your pictures and projects are wonderful! My daughter-in-law told me about you and I came over. Now that I am following you, won't you follow me back?
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A Lived in Home
June 19, 2011 at 3:07 amThe hand painting project is great! I'm totally stealing it and using it to frame for the nursery. Hand print artwork has been on my list and the frames are even hanging empty on the wall!!
Maya @ Completely Coastal
June 19, 2011 at 4:02 amThe hand sea creatures are so fun!! You should see the lobster painted with little hands featured here. I thought you might get a kick out of it…, or even try it!
Lea
June 19, 2011 at 6:12 amReally cute ideas!
LDH
June 19, 2011 at 5:56 pmWhat a loving and creative mom you are! The hand print ocean creatures are adorable.
Sweet photos of your little ones playing in the sun :)
Nice stopping by!
Kindly, Lorraine
Nicole
June 20, 2011 at 1:22 pmThose are really good ideas!!! I love the octopus and goldfish made from a hand print!!
Lorie
June 21, 2011 at 5:48 amI love the hand print art! All such fun ideas!
Thanks for sharing!
Holiday Snob
June 21, 2011 at 3:08 pmLOVE all your ideas–just pinned it and can't wait to try them with my kids!! Thanks so much
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The Outlaw Mom
June 21, 2011 at 8:24 pmI love the fish and octopus hands – what fun beachy/summer ideas for my daughter (and maybe even my son)! Thanks for the inspiration :-)
Leslie
June 21, 2011 at 10:12 pmLove these crafts! Super cute and would be simple and easy to do with kids. Especially the little ones!! LOVE it.
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Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com
June 22, 2011 at 4:56 amThose hand prints are soooo sweet!! I haven't seen them with the ocean idea – that is so fun. :) Looks like you had a great day!
Thanks so much for linking up to Think Pink Sundays!! :)
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June 22, 2011 at 7:31 pmI always start the summer with grand plans to do stuff like this, and never take the time to follow through! Thanks for the ideas, keep them coming.
I am your newest follower and would love to have you follow along with me too!
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SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime
June 27, 2011 at 4:45 pmHi, friend! I'm admiring all your creative posts here. Can you please share them at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)
R @ Rebecca's Roundup
June 29, 2011 at 3:38 pmLove the handprints! I am featuring them on my blog! rebeccasroundup.blogspot.com
Sweetie1313
June 29, 2011 at 6:30 pmHi there, you did a really nice job on the Father's Day prints! Thanks for sharing. I found you through the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop and am your newest follower – feel free to follow back.
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Inspired Montessori
July 3, 2011 at 8:38 pmDarling! Come over and see my ocean unit curriculum!