tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61664297551553890732024-03-12T20:33:17.810-07:00Ankle Biter ArtArts and Crafts projects for children.Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-73258159425827182452013-01-23T10:18:00.002-08:002013-01-23T10:20:20.264-08:00Fruit & Veggie ValentineHi! It's been a LONG time....so sorry for my absence. I've been kept very busy by travel and opening <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeatherheadStudio?ref=si_shop">my Etsy store</a>. I have a new <a href="http://featherheadstudio.com/">website</a>...it's a slow work in progress, but ABA will still be here on Blogger.<br />
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Anyway, I had an old apple in my fridge that was starting to wrinkle and I thought I'd make some valentine prints with it! No doubt, you've seen this project....it's been around forever, so I'm showing you nothing new. BUT...even I had forgotten about this golden oldie of a Valentine project, so I thought I'd post it just on the off chance that someone out there hasn't seen fruit & veggie prints. THis is great for DIY Valentine cards or just for a dun painting project.<br />
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It's as simple as 1, 2, 3...<br />
Get an apple or potato and slice a bit off.<br />
With a knife cut the shape of your heart...or whatever then cut away the surrounding part of apple.<br />
Press onto a paper towel to remove excess moisture then dip into paint and print!<br />
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Have fun & get messy!<br />
:-) Miss Jenna<br />
<br />Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-69052632894773563852012-03-04T15:40:00.000-08:002012-03-04T15:40:37.741-08:00Blarney Stone Craft<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's Time for my favorite color.....GREEN! And time to celebrate St. Patricks Day, but personally, I like celebrating green more. :-) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have your Ankle Biters make their very own Blarney Stones to smooch! Not familiar with the Blarney story? Here it is in short....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px;">In southwestern</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px;">Ireland</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px;">, there is a very famous stone, called the Blarney Stone. It is located high up in Blarney Castle. If you kiss the Blarney Stone (while in a very awkward upside down manner...Google images), it is supposed to give you the gift of eloquence.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px;">Essentially, here's what you need:</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u>Other supplies:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>brush</li>
<li>glue</li>
<li>black Sharpie marker</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;">glitter, sequins, plastic jewels, googly eyes, bits of yarn, etc.</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;"><b><u>Instructions:</u></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;">Clean and dry rock. Paint it green and let paint dry completely. Its pretty much done now, but if the wee ones would like to further embellish their Blarney stone by making a face with the marker or gluing glitter and other stuff, by all means, let em go at it.....just make sure they're good and dry before the smoochin' starts ;-)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I mean, seriously....how cute are these?! I want to be in one! Maybe when all this crazy settles down, I'll craft one up. This tutorial comes from Our Best Bites. They also have some really great recipes, so give this site some well deserved attention. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To get the how to's click <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/12/how-to-make-a-homemade-snow-globe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+ourbestbites%252FdjLu+%2528Our+Best+Bites%2529"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have fun & get messy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:-) Miss Jenna </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-52632182261055973952011-12-01T11:48:00.000-08:002011-12-01T11:48:52.473-08:00Pom Pom OrnamentsSo...yeah. I skipped right over Thanksgiving crafts this year. Many apologies...it's been a hectic few months. Moving on to the next holiday! CHRISTMAS!!! Here is a very kid friendly craft to help decorate your tree. Head over to <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/12/04/pom-pom-ornaments/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Skip To My Lou</span></a> for the full tutorial. :-) Have fun & get messy!<br />
~ Miss Jenna<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpveK6h8JHM/TtfZ6rIPOeI/AAAAAAAAA18/RNcF8LQB24k/s1600/pom-pom-ornaments1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpveK6h8JHM/TtfZ6rIPOeI/AAAAAAAAA18/RNcF8LQB24k/s400/pom-pom-ornaments1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-26512562707460613092011-10-15T09:04:00.000-07:002011-10-15T09:04:14.775-07:00Make Halloween Treats More Fun.......by making these recycled bread tag monsters! <br />
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I'm one of these people who looks at most random things that I may find on the ground outside or laying around in my house who wonder...."Hmmm. I wonder what I could make out of that?" But never have I looked at those annoying little bread bad tags and considered the crafty possibilities. Luckily, Amanda from <a href="http://craftsbyamanda.com/2010/09/recycled-bread-tag-monsters.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Crafts by Amanda</span></a>, did. What a cute idea! <br />
Have fun & get messy!<br />
:-) Miss Jenna<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iwu2gWS5_3c/TpmujdE6rSI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/9HeH1Z5BFRw/s1600/monsterbaggie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iwu2gWS5_3c/TpmujdE6rSI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/9HeH1Z5BFRw/s640/monsterbaggie.jpg" width="489" /></a></div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-44729603159753977722011-09-29T08:56:00.000-07:002011-09-29T08:56:25.881-07:00Halloween on PinterestHalloween is around the corner...a time for junk food and creepy crafts. Here are some spooktacular possibilities for you and your ankle biters. <br />
Have fun and get messy! <br />
:-) Miss Jenna<br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/212546673/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/212546673_EpEOvCCN_c.jpg" width="512" /></a><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/212546673/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal;">Source: </span></a><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/852771/fanged-pumpkins" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">marthastewart.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/missfeatherhead/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jenna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102445090/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/102445090_qKEOGbEm_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://fahrenheit350.blogspot.com/2009/10/goblin-feast.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">fahrenheit350.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/missfeatherhead/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jenna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/97790742/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="602" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/97790742_CuUPeaal_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/10/halloween-mummy-birthday-party.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">theidearoom.net</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/missfeatherhead/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jenna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68364411/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/68364411_Fu4n3zTl_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6166429755155389073" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">None</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/missfeatherhead/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jenna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68360563/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/68360563_rPZte7oY_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://barbschram.blogspot.com/2009/07/witch-way-justrite-way.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">barbschram.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/missfeatherhead/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jenna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />
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Have fun and get messy! <br />
:-) Miss Jenna :-)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Cook all ingredients over medium heat until it forms a ball (5-10 minutes). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">You can enhance the colors by using food coloring if you like. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">That's it! Eazy Peezy Lemon Squeezy.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">:-) Miss Jenna</span></span>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-56595095521931513222011-09-03T10:36:00.000-07:002011-09-03T10:36:58.005-07:00SCIENCE :: Growing StalagmitesHello Ankle Biter Art Friends! It's been awhile since I stopped by, huh?! Sorry about that....been busy over at <a href="http://diaryofafeatherhead.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">Diary of a Featherhead</span></a> getting that established, making jewelry and other artsy things and working on a play! I haven't gotten together with my little ankle biter helpers Sam & Molly in a long while, so I don't have a homemade kid craft to share with you today, BUT I do have this great link to a fun science project!<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.our-everyday-art.com/2011/06/growing-stalagmites-and-stalactites.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">THIS LINK</span></a> for instructions...it will take you to a wonderful blog called Everyday Art. I hope you and your little mad scientists enjoy this one!<br />
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Until next time...have fun and get messy!<br />
:-) Miss Jenna<br />
p.s. I'll try not to stay away for too long next time.Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-2929723710971767962011-08-17T18:10:00.000-07:002011-08-17T18:30:55.617-07:00The Artful ParentHello Ankle Biter Art Friends! <br />
Today, I would like to tell you about a super mom and columnist that I found on the Internet. When I grow up and become a mom someday, I hope I can provide as creative an environment for my children as she does for hers. Allow me to introduce you to <a href="http://artfulparent.typepad.com/artfulparent/about.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Jean</span></a>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://artfulparent.typepad.com/artfulparent/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">The Artful Parent</span></a>. </span>I've only been following her blog for a few months now, but I am endlessly inspired and impressed. So, instead of me sharing everything of hers that I think is wonderful on my blog and just linking you over to her at The Artful Parent, I think you should add hers to your reading list. She posts wonderful projects and activities that are not just helpful to moms, but to teachers as well. Here are some of my favorites that she's shared recently...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://artfulparent.typepad.com/artfulparent/2011/08/a-scavenger-hunt-and-make.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Scavenger Hunt & Make</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://artfulparent.typepad.com/artfulparent/2011/07/ice-salt-color.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ice Sculptures with Salt and Liquid Watercolors</span></a></td></tr>
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And there you have it! I highly recommend following her blog. She does a great job...much better than I, but still follow me too. ;-)<br />
p.s. She has a Facebook page too, so that's an easy was to follow her if you're not down with the RSS. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Artful-Parent/116459441711992">The Artful Parent - Facebook Link</a><br />
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As always...have fun and get messy!<br />
~ Miss Jenna<br />
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Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-87111111139378746242011-08-12T20:45:00.000-07:002011-08-12T20:45:33.470-07:00Handprint Fish<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have fun and get messy! </div><div style="text-align: left;">:-) Miss Jenna</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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I wanted to share this <a href="http://richardsfamilyfour.blogspot.com/2011/05/rainy-day-fun.html">Richards Family Four</a> activity with you! It's great for a rainy day or a day that's just too hot to let your ankle biters outside in fear that they will melt. Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt? I mean, I'm 30 years old and still love the idea of it. This color learning activity is great for young ones, but also for the older child who might be starting to learn the basics of another language. If you're looking for a fun and educational activity to pass some time, give it a try. It just takes a little preparation and set-up. <br />
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Gather little bits and pieces in the colors to be found and scatter them throughout the house (or classroom). Make designated and marked color coordinated containers that have the corresponding name and that's pretty much it! Let the ankle biters search and retrieve...it's sure to keep them occupied for at least a little while. :-)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a fun and messy weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">:-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Miss Jenna</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-17322191036394151712011-07-08T10:24:00.000-07:002011-07-08T10:24:57.566-07:00Ice-Cube Watercolors!So, yeah...it's summer and really really really hot. At least it is here in Florida. This is perfect for an outdoor painting project. Cool off and make some art!<br />
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</div>Have fun and get messy!<br />
:-) Miss Jenna</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-41649184823235806292011-07-06T06:31:00.000-07:002011-07-06T06:32:27.957-07:00Garden SignsDo you have a green thumb? Get your kids involved in the gardening fun too by painting custom garden signs!<br />
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For supplies, instructions and step by step photos visit<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2011/07/garden-signs.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FlUkHL+%28Not+JUST+A+Housewife%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">this tutorial</span></a> </span>on Not Just A Housewife.<br />
Have fun and get messy!<br />
:-) Miss JennaJenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-68035848290529472912011-06-30T12:45:00.000-07:002011-06-30T12:45:46.035-07:00Handprint American FlagOh the many things you can do with a handprint! Here's a cute idea borrowed from <a href="http://michellesjournalcorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/kid-craft-handprint-american-flag.html">Muffin Tin Mom</a>...<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">blue construction paper</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">paint brushes</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">popsicle stick</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">small star stickers</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">glue stick</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">scissors/paper cutter</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">hole punch</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">thin ribbon in red, white, or blue</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For step by step instructions click the Muffin Tin Mom link up at the top!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Have fun & get messy!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">:-) Miss Jenna</span></div></div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-47803954448848450622011-06-17T07:22:00.000-07:002011-06-17T07:22:48.509-07:00For the Dad With a Sweet ToothI'm new to <a href="http://pinterest.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Pinterest</span></a>. My friend, Suzy sent me an invite to join and I've been slowly figuring out the site and setting my pin boards up. It's a fun and great way to discover and share the plethora of goodies the internet has to offer.<br />
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I found this really cute Father's Day card on one of Suzy's pin boards and thought I should share it with you, since the holiday celebrating all things Dad is quickly approaching. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So clever! The credit for this sweet candy bar letter (and photo) goes to the girls at the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://blog.bitsofeverything.com/2011/06/fathers-day-ideas.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bitsofeverything%2FjMMf+%28Bits+Of+Everything%29">Bits of Everything blog</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have fun making it and TRY not to eat it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">:-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Miss Jenna</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-53128776755130103082011-06-03T07:41:00.000-07:002011-06-03T07:41:52.193-07:00Father's Day Gift BagsCheck out these fun DIY gift bags! ...perfect for a Father's Day gift...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found them on <a href="http://papercrave.com/diy-fathers-day-shirt-tie-gift-boxes/#comments"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Paper Crave</span></a> via <a href="http://www.artfire.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Art Fire</span></a>. Here's what you need and how to make them....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a printer</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">cardstock for the box and tie(s)*</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">scissors</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a ruler</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a pen or pencil</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">glue dots</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">double-sided tape</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 inch circle hole punch (for bow tie box)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a scoring tool (optional)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a cutting mat (optional)</span></li>
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<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Alternative directions:</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Assemble the box and attach the tie to the top flap first, and add your gift last.</span></span></span><br />
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Have fun & get messy!<br />
:-)<br />
Miss JennaJenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-35892055410042691312011-05-31T12:55:00.000-07:002011-05-31T12:55:20.958-07:00Father's Day Picture FrameHere is a handmade project that your ankle biters can make and give as a gift to the Father figure in their lives. This picture frame can be customized however you like, but here's what I did with my little friend Noah to help celebrate his dad....<div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>SUPPLIES:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Wood picture frame</li>
<li>White craft glue (that dries clear) - full strength</li>
<li>Mod Podge</li>
<li>Brush or craft sponge - for Mod Podge</li>
<li>Pieces of decorative paper (thin paper works best)</li>
<li>Decorative accessories - we used some lightweight hardware, but use anything that makes sense to you or "fits" that particular gift recipient</li>
<li>Spray paint (optional) color of your choice - I sprayed all the hardware pieces on one side just to have them all coordinate in color</li>
<li>Photograph of the child with or without Dad</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>INSTRUCTIONS:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ol><li>If you are spray painting your decorative bits and pieces, do this in a well ventilated area away from children before you begin this project.</li>
<li>Remove the frame backing and glass.</li>
<li>Have children rip or (with child safe scissors) cut up the paper.</li>
<li>Have children paint some mod Podge on the frame and decorate the frame with the paper. Paint some more Mod Podge on top of the paper to seal it down and add another layer of paper (if desired)...repeat the last layer of Mod Podge.</li>
<li>Add some white craft glue (however much you think is needed) to the areas that you wish to put the dried decorative bits and pieces. Let the children pick the placement please. :-)</li>
<li>Allow the frame to dry completely....this may take a day or two depending on how much glue the little ones use.</li>
<li>When the frame is dry, add one more thin layer over the entire front of the decorative frame (including the hardware or whatever it is that you've glued) and let dry completely.</li>
<li>Insert the photograph and replace the backing.</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There you have it...easy peezy lemon squeezy! Wrap it up and give it on Father's Day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have fun & get messy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">:-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Miss Jenna</div><div><br />
</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-58895772004837074132011-05-26T08:06:00.000-07:002011-05-26T08:06:07.117-07:00Preschool Science Stuff!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Need a fun activity to help teach your ankle biters a bit of science? Try balloon rockets!</span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Check out <a href="http://www.amazing-preschool-activities.com/preschool-science-rocket-experiment.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">this link</span></a> for the "how-to's" :-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Have fun & get messy!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Miss Jenna</span><br />
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</span>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-54655050269710549452011-05-24T11:55:00.000-07:002011-05-24T11:55:21.820-07:00Cookie Recipe with Activity for Your Ankle BitersI saw this really cute idea (and what looks to be a good cookie recipe) on <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/">Craftaholics Anonymous</a> and just had to share. Blog sharing is the easy road for me right now with Ankle Biter Art because I just don't have time to make projects right now. We hired the movers today and move in 38 days!!! CRAZY.<br />
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If you have children or work with them, then surely you know the book If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. Below you'll find a recipe for you and your Ankle Biters to make together....kids LOVE to help cook and bake...at least that's what I've always found. This might be tricky if you're in a school setting, but with a little creative thinking, I'm sure you could find a way to involve the children in the baking process. Below the recipe, you'll find fun activities that link the baking and book together! :-)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCw2zYnymnk/Tdv7ju_lWDI/AAAAAAAAAYU/-wLfvTKLMdg/s1600/choc-chip-cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCw2zYnymnk/Tdv7ju_lWDI/AAAAAAAAAYU/-wLfvTKLMdg/s400/choc-chip-cookie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;">Best Chocolate Chip Cookies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(or you can substitute your favorite tried & true recipe)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup shortening</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup softened butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 teaspoon vanilla</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 1/2 cups flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1-2 cups chocolate chips</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix shortening and butter. Add both sugars and baking soda. Beat together. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour. Place on greased cookie sheet and back for 8 minutes at 375 degrees.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d4BcUWIVBcw/Tdv7j02Y6iI/AAAAAAAAAYY/y4s-Vwjqpp0/s1600/give-a-mouse-a-cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d4BcUWIVBcw/Tdv7j02Y6iI/AAAAAAAAAYY/y4s-Vwjqpp0/s400/give-a-mouse-a-cookie.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"While the cookies bake, read the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and do some of the activities that the mouse does in the book, for example we:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><br />
<ul><li>swept the kitchen floor {yay for a clean floor!}</li>
<li>drew a mouse picture with crayons and don’t forget to sign their name!</li>
<li>hang the mouse picture on the refrigerator {for bonus points, use scotch tape like the book }</li>
<li>get a cold glass of milk</li>
<li>and then…… <strong>enjoy a warm cookie from the oven with that cold glass of milk!"</strong></li>
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</div><div>Thank you Linda from <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/">Craftaholics Anonymous</a>, for helping me have content on my little neglected blog by sharing your clever and cute idea.</div><div>Have fun & get messy!</div><div>Miss Jenna</div><div>:-)</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-70736645044574374512011-05-16T20:21:00.000-07:002011-05-16T20:21:47.399-07:00Don't forget about Self Portraits!Hi Friends!<br />
My apologies for not posting more regularly. I just want to take this moment to say thank you for sticking with me even through the Ankle Biter dry spells. Life is busy and is only gonna get busier in the next month or two, where I can guarantee Ankle Biter posts will be few and far between, but I promise not to stay away for too long and I hope you stay with me! My husband and I will be moving to the other side of the country at the end of June, so that's gonna be eating up a ton of my Ankle Biter blogging time. Also, I'm currently busy with several projects...one of which being a new blog that I've started to begin to help promote my new art business that will be launching in the next few months. It's a slightly more personal blog where I share random tid-bits of my life and art studio as well as crafty DIY projects (more for grown-ups than ankle biters). :-) If your interested in learning some arts & craft projects for yourself while the kids are napping or just want to discover some of the artists and artsy loves that I share, subscribe to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://diaryofafeatherhead.blogspot.com/">http://diaryofafeatherhead.blogspot.com/</a>. </span><br />
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Today, I'm going to share a quick and easy project...since that's all I have time for tonight. :-) It's a perfect "go to" suggestion for a drawing or painting project that can be easily forgotten, but if you're ever stuck for an idea to keep the small ones busy, bust out a mirror and have them make a self portrait. Kids love looking at themselves, so of course they'd love drawing what they see! You'd be surprised at the difference between a self portrait done with and without a mirror. Also keep in mind that artistic license still takes control every now and then and they might just want to draw their eyes purple when they're really hazel and give themselves black hair when it's really blond....and that is beautiful too. <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9I19Da_dzDk/TdHmm8CPE0I/AAAAAAAAAWo/rmoGDLUW4uw/s1600/DSCN0071_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9I19Da_dzDk/TdHmm8CPE0I/AAAAAAAAAWo/rmoGDLUW4uw/s640/DSCN0071_2.JPG" width="474" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This self portrait was done by Noah, a boy that I nannied. <br />
He was 3 & 1/2 years old when he made this.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Until next time...have fun & get messy!<div>XO, Miss Jenna</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-65572413418952458552011-05-02T07:16:00.000-07:002011-05-02T07:16:48.697-07:00Summer Activity: Tree Washing!Hi Friends!<br />
To my great disappointment, Florida has kind of decided to skip Spring this year and get right to summer. Luckily for me, this is my last summer complaining about it because I'm moving across the country in two months where the weather is a different kind of animal entirely. It has already gotten into the 90's here in Central Florida, so I've been reminiscing on the things we use to do at my old pre-school to keep the little ankle biters cool-ish. The most popular outdoor summer activity, was by far, Tree Painting (a.k.a Tree Washing). Stay with me here. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">The rules were simple... </div><br />
<ol><li>NO painting any of the playground climbing equipment...for slippery safety reasons. </li>
<li>NO painting yourself or any of your friends...so the parents didn't have to pick up muddy & wet children.</li>
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<ul><li>A few large buckets with water (light enough for them to carry around) and if you're REALLY nice, you could add a bunch of ice cubes</li>
<li>An assortment of large brushes and paint rollers that fit inside the buckets</li>
<li>(optional) Smocks - only if you insist on keep them as dry & dirt free as possible </li>
</ul><div>Paint/wash the tree trunks and any branches or leaves they can reach and that's all she wrote! I'm not quite sure why this was SO MUCH FUN for them, but it was, AND it kept them from having pint sized heat strokes in the awful Florida summers.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have fun & get messy!</div><div>:-) Miss Jenna</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-84348337357610398392011-04-27T07:08:00.000-07:002011-04-27T07:08:33.172-07:00Binoculars & TelescopesTake your Ankle Biters on an adventure!<br />
Hi Friends! Long time no blog....been super busy lately, but I'm back with this new tutorial in which I'll show you two different ways to construct fun binoculars and telescopes. Both methods can be used for either. The binocular tutorial is the way I'd do this project with a pre-school class. Because project time may be limited and you may have a large class, I'd put together the base binoculars during my prep-time and let the children decorate them. If you have an assistant or lots of project time, the children could absolutely do the construction themselves with a bit of help...they would look wonky and awesome. The telescopes are less involved than the binoculars. This method leaves the construction after the decoration, but both are easy. In addition to the supply list and instructions, I'll provide some fun activities to go along with this craft project. Here we go!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>SUPPLIES:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><b>Paper towel & toilet paper rolls</b></li>
<li><b>Plain white drawing paper</b></li>
<li><b>Glue - rubber cement (if you are putting them together) or glue sticks</b></li>
<li><b>Drawing utensils - crayons, colored pencils or markers</b></li>
<li><b>Stickers (optional)</b></li>
<li><b>Stapler</b></li>
<li><b>Hole punch</b></li>
<li><b>Ribbon or string</b></li>
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<li>Hide a "treasure," make an X marks the spot map and be Pirates on a treasure hunt!</li>
<li>Place toy animals all over and go on Safari!</li>
<li>"Going on a Bear Hunt" - interactive song! I use to do this with my pre-school classes and they LOVED IT. Learn this song....it's easy and repetitive and leaves room for ad-libbing. Copy him or make it your own. Commit to the hand gestures and body movement...sure it's great for their gross motor skills, but they'll think you are the most fun thing since bubbles and Elmo. This is the original video below, but there are lots of version on YouTube for you to choose from.</li>
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</div>Jenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-50801922498588665502011-03-14T13:42:00.000-07:002011-03-14T13:42:21.933-07:00St. Patrick's Day FunHello Friends!<br />
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I came across this amazingly delish looking rainbow fruit platter on <a href="http://brandyscrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-party-for-kids.html">Gluesticks</a> and simply had to share it. It's a great activity for you to do with your ankle biters for a St. Patty's day party (or just to enjoy at home). What kid wouldn't want to help make this? I want to make this! Check out the other projects that Brandy (of Gluesticks) has on that link as well. Rainbow painting, pots of gold and leprechauns are a must for St. Patrick's Day crafts. I dropped the ball on getting together some crafty ideas in time for this luck-filled holiday, so I'm resorting to sharing Brandy's with you instead. There is a lot going on in my world right now...busy busy... Enjoy! <br />
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Miss JennaJenna @ Featherhead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677169700658679124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166429755155389073.post-30222476575631716052011-03-11T10:12:00.000-08:002011-03-11T10:12:39.782-08:00Kid TalkDo you need to laugh today, giggle or at least crack a smile? Well my friends, do I have a treat for you! Today, I was looking through my huge scrapbook from my pre-school teaching days and I found the book (yes...book) that my Director (Miss Janet) printed out for me of all the wonderfully silly kid quotes that she and I collected and compiled throughout the years. If you've ever been around pre-school aged children, you know that they can be funnier than the best professional comedians. I mean...seriously...the way they butcher the English language is genius! Whenever one of my little lovelies spouted a linguistic gem, I would write it down immediately...and I mean verbatim...specifically writing out the mis-spellings and marking inflection. My little bits of paper gold would be placed in their special place on Janet's desk and a day or two later I'd hear her howl with laughter as she read through them all. This was absolutely one of my favorite things about that job. So without further ado, allow me to present the first batch of Kid Talk...<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>REPORTING INFORMATION:</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I have a tadoo!"</b> (tattoo)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"May name broke down."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I cut it with sidders."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I saw a apple-puss!"</b> (octopus)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Siesta is how you say New York in French."</b> (huh?)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Jimbo's are elephants!"</b> (Dumbo's...I think)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"This is Farari Week."</b> (safari week)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Thank you very welcome!" </b>(gotta love good maners!)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"He called me a BIG FAT!!!"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"A critter is a jumphopper."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Turkeys go 'boggle-boggle'."</b> (or...gobble-gobble?)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I've been learning about Overhand Lincoln."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Guys, your noise is giving me a fever!"</b> (I feel your pain little one)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I LOVE to do arting!"</b> (art table)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I stabbed my toe!"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"It's NOT a concept!"</b> (contest)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I can whistle backwards!"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"A bull shark even has HORNS!"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Eskimos live in an Egg-Loo."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"A critter is a bug that crits around and crawls on legs."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Do you know what color hair I have? I'm blind!"</b> (blonde)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Oh, did I say I love you when it's Valence Day?"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Lizards are echos."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I've got my hand-shoes on!"</b> (gloves on hands in the "shoe store" dramatic play area)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">(talking about milking cows) <b>"They squeeze the gutters!"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"I have pretty good taste bugs."</b> (or buds)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"There was a<i> REALLY</i> mean wiggard!"</b> (wizard)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"It was a big hungry nap...you know...<i>REALLY</i> big and hungry!"</b> (???)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Can I be the Pazoose?"</b> (caboose)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">(in a sing-song to eeny, meeny, miney, mo)<b> "Catch a tiger by the mo."</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"You be the monkey, okay? Then you can be the monkey's uncle!"</b> (yes, really. They were playing in the "pet hospital" dramatic play area)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"Chickens are very instershing...they go back and forth to find food...and when they come back with the food sometimes the make a friend! Sometimes it's a duck, they're not like chickens anymore!"</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">....aaand, your welcome. :-) I hope you all have a beautiful day and don't forget to have fun and get messy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">~ Miss Jenna ~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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