It's a Kid's Life

If you would like to see what a week looks like at Faith Foundations check out these sweet faces.

We are finger painting leaves on trees. 

It was a good thing the paint was non-toxic because one of these little guys had a beard and mustache painted on their face.

Give a child a box and you get at least 15 minutes of entertainment.

We were working on our fine motor skills.

Picking up these different shapes to make leaves on a tree was fun for all of them.

Some trees were VERY full. Others, well their leaves must have already fallen.

We were learning about fall.

When the children are appearing to get bored...bring out the Playhut tent and tunnel.

Peek-a-boo!

We observe force with this craft. 

Our theme for this week is "On the Farm". We will be learning new songs with the different animals you might see at a petting zoo. We have crafts lined up for each day. It's going to be lots of fun.

HOMEMADE NON-TOXIC, INEXPENSIVE PAINT FOR KIDS

I have been trying for weeks to find a paint recipe that actually does what I want it to without being too gritty or lumpy. So after researching several paint recipes, I found (through experimenting) an awesome recipe for homemade, non-toxic paint for kids. It can also be stored for a week or two. This can be used as acrylic, tempra, or finger paints depending on thick or thin you make your mixture.

1/4 Cup Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Bleached Flour
Boiling Water (up to 2 Cups)
Gel Food Coloring (do not use the liquid form - it only separates from the mixture when it settles)

Whisk together the cornstarch and flour until well blended.

Gradually stir (with a plastic spoon) the boiling water (1/2 cup at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.

You may want to blend your mix to remove any clumps.

Pull out your desired amount for your project.

Add 1/8 tsp of gel food coloring or until you get the desired color. Do not add more than 1/2 tsp.

And there you have it.

It dries quickly. It's smooth and can be very colorful. Most importantly IT'S NON-TOXIC and INEXPENSIVE!!!!

Recycle baby food jars to hold your newly created paint in.