DIY Door Snake

As it has gotten colder, I've noticed that our front door is a little drafty. I wanted to get a door snake to keep the cold air out. Then I thought, why spend money on one when I can make one. So I did! I used scraps from the sheets I used to make the kids' ghosts costumes, some buttons and ribbon I had laying around the house and stuffed it will plastic grocery bags that have been reproducing in the pantry. Lastly, I let the kids decorate it.

Here he is!



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School Days: Winter

After a bit of a break, we're back on track. This week we talked about winter: winter weather, winter clothing and a little bit about winter sports. The little girl I watch was not here on Friday so Friday's project has been pushed back to next week.

We decorated the front window with paper snowflakes.


And made snowmen from glue.


This week's reading list:
Katie Discovers Winter -Liesbet Slegers
It's Winter -Linda Glaser*
The Snowy Day -Ezra Keats
Snow is Falling -Franklyn Branley
The Mitten -Jan Brett*
Angelina Ice Skates -Katharine Holabird*

*=favorites