Summer Art

Many times the most successful and fun projects for my children aren't inspired or thought of by me ~ they are the brainchild of enterprising little minds.    I've found that when I just provide a few QUALITY MATERIALS, the children do the rest of the work.

For example, take this cute little clay guy that was created at my house:

The only materials I provided were the clay (I like Crayola Modeling Clay) and a subscription to American Girl magazine for my nine year old.    In this month's magazine there's a really cute article about making your own clay animals, and one afternoon (instead of saying "I'm bored!") Miss B decided to have fun with clay.  

I just love what she came up with - and I'm sure we'll be getting out the clay a lot more this week!  

What's your favorite summertime art project?  

Favorite Resource This Week

I always enjoy reading Susan's blog where people share their favorite resources.    Hands down, this week our favorite resource is Five In A Row.  I posted about it yesterday.    Even if you just print out a list of Five In A Row books to read this summer, or if you get the curriculum guide and do the full units, the books are literally gifts that keep giving for your child's entire life.    They have books that range from preschoolers up through pre-teens!  

Check it out - you won't be disappointed ~ and while you're at it, visit Learning All the Time to see others' favorite resources this week!