Watermelon

We made some paper plate watermelons the other day. First I cut some paper plates in half and had the kids paint the inside of their plates red. Then I realized we were out of green paint, so I mixed blue and yellow and came up with this baby poop green. The kids painted the outer edge of their plates with the baby poop green and finally used their fingers to dab on black seeds.

ribbit

This is a froggy puppet that my four year old and I made. We were inspired by her baby brother's awesome pants!

Caterpillars

We made some classic egg carton caterpillars last week. Even though this would have been a better craft for spring or summer, I saw the empty egg carton and couldn't resist. Plus I got some really cool colored google eyes at the dollar store that have been begging to be used! The antennae are pipe cleaners. I think these little guys are really cute.

Bird Feeder

We made bird feeders just like Fancy Nancy in Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire! First we cut out pieces of bread with cookie cutters, then we poked holes with straws and inserted the string. Finally we spread peanut butter on both sides and sprinkled on the bird seed. When I say "we" I am referring to myself and my three year old friend. My one and a half year old ate his bird feeder before it ever saw the bird seed.

Watermelon

This is a watermelon slice made from half of a paper plate. The seeds were cut out of construction paper. Cute and easy!