I would like to share a blog with you today. This was passed on to me by my dear friend Andrea Miller. THANK YOU!

The creator, Brooke Taylor, is a very creative woman. She shares many things from books to read, stories, recipes, parenting tips etc. But most recently, she has posted a story about EVERY DAY LIFE! Taking in the moments! (remember the activity link to refresh your mind on daily journaling and photo taking)

This is what Bonobo Kid is about. It's enjoying the days with your kiddos and being with them. Its about finding the little things you can do to be a parent, teacher, and friend to your children. It's about spending time with the ones you love the most and as well as those who love you the most!

HERE IS THE LINK:
http://www.brookesbabypage.blogspot.com/

So take some time. Enjoy the moment. Relax and be. Document the daily things that you and your family just DO. In the reality of things and the big picture of it all...that's what families really want to think back on.

We are getting ready for a FUN event night for the KIDDOS!

This is the most charming art studio. This is the Richfield Art Studio owned by Sarah Costic. The event is Friday, January 29th. It's full of fun for families. Kiddos will participate in a Bonobo Kid story time, make a craft and eat cake. Lynette Miller will teach a mini lesson on the watercycle.  Joanna Brown will be here too. She is a young (13 years old) entrepreneur! Her crafty (and I must say ADORABLE soaps) will be on display. There will be musicians as well!

ADDRESS: 3838 Brecksville Road
                 Richfield Ohio 44286
                 330.659.9232


On a side note: The Bonobo Kid goodies are on the way! Stay tuned!

Crayola Model Magic. This is truly science in a bag! You can find this almost anywhere. Target and JoAnn have quite a selection. Kiddos can do so much with this magic modeling clay. They can make and create! The modeling clay is safe and easy to clean up. It dries nicely when you want to preserve a finsihed product.

ZANEY BRAINY TIP: This is great to use with little ones to work on fine motor skills. Also, you can make new colors. Talk about colors and explore what colors make what when 'smooshed' together.

Use the clay to explore shapes!

HAVE FUN!

Here in Ohio, we are getting lots of snow. The days are filled with being outside and then finding things to do inside. So today's ZANEY BRAINY fun tip: Make SNOW!

Now, this is not the real thing. The idea here is to take some household items and have your kiddo create and have fun.

YOU WILL NEED: Elmers liquid glue
                         Shaving Cream (any kind)

DIRECTIONS: Mix equal parts of glue and shaving cream.

DIALOGUE: Talk about taking these two items. Make PREDICTIONS about what will change? Will the shaving cream look the same? Will it feel the same?

Have your kiddo create an illustration that has a snow scene. The snow illustrations here are showing two different craft ideas:

In the first one, kids made an outline of a snowman. Then tearing pattern paper in small pieces, they glued and filled in the outlines. (WORKING ON MOTOR SKILLS, which is great for your preschooler -first grader). Then, "paint" the mixture of glue and shaving cream on areas to make it look like it's snowing.

Second, take about the seasons and how trees and our environment changes. Then using the mixture, on the WINTER season illustration make it snow...on the ground and tree.

 First craft: Pattern Paper Collage Snowman!