We Make Gold!

Need some gold? It's easy to make your own. 
Just get dried large lima beans and a can of shiny gold spray paint. Lay the beans out on a piece of cardboard and spray until coated gold. Wait 20 minutes for them to dry, then turn them over and paint the other side to create your own little golden nuggets. 
They can also be used for collages or used to fill up a reward jar.

Marshmallow Math

Marshmallows do not just have to be for roasting this summer. Try some yummy fun and learning with marshmallows and toothpicks.
Children over 3 can start out by making triangles and squares and counting the sides and points (basic geometry).














Older children can create 3 dimensional cubes and other more complex shapes.

Let imaginations explore creating different structures.

caution: marshmallows are considered a choking hazard for children under 4. Use with adult supervision.

Measuring Bunny Hops

Did you get any hopping bunnies for Easter? Other times during the year the same toy is sold as hopping frogs. Press down on the back end and then let go to spring them into action.

Preschoolers and young elementary school students love them!
For some learning fun, set up a bunny (or frog) long jump competition.

Using a yard stick, measure how far the bunny traveled.

Have the child log the results of each contestant and find out the winner!