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Johnny made this brilliant (at least to my mom-biased self) chicken shoes out of some construction paper and tape. They even fit him so that he could walk around in them, but I didn’t get a photo of that.
Emma made this collage a few days later, using buttons (pulled off of old clothes – the ones she uses to design outfits.
Both creations ultimately wound up in the bin, but my kids learned a lot from both activities about using different mediums, 3D design, and durability of creations (Johnny’s shoes tore after being worn a couple times, and the peas that were part of Emma’s collage wilted).
Learning Laboratory is a space to share the fun, creative, hands-on learning that happens in everyday life. I announced last week that, in a bid to simplify my life, I’m asking readers to share posts via my Facebook page or in the comments to my Learning Laboratory posts (this post, for this week). I will be posting links that are shared to my Pinterest Boards – including my Learning Laboratory board, and sharing a few favorites each week – so you still have the opportunity to be featured. Here are a few that I liked last week:
- Color by Number Count to One Hundred Chart from Home Learning Journey
- Painted Fingernail Counting from Two Big Two Little
- Marshmallow Paintings from Rainbows Within Reach
- Things That Go Series – Week #1 – TRAINS!!!! from The Good Long Road
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Those shoes are great. I know what you’re talking about when you say they’re brilliant, I feel that way too when my kids use out of the box thinking and just blow me away with their creativity, good job Johnny!
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I LOVE the chicken shoes. We have 20 hens and they are a hoot to watch. The eggs are delicious too. Hope you are doing well with the 4 little ones!
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maryanne Reply:
November 20th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Fresh eggs must taste amazing. Life with four little ones is busy, but very wonderful.
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I love the shoes!
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So wonderful to be able to express their creativity!
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Love the feet – and I can think of is to put them on and do the Chicken Dance (my kids love that one!) :-)
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maryanne Reply:
November 20th, 2012 at 11:24 am
I’ll have to play that song for him!
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What beautiful creativity! I love seeing what your kids come up with.
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I love they chicken shoes! What a wonderful idea!
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I’m so glad to hear I’m not the only one who bins most of her kids creations……
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That is so precious! I just love it when kids share their imagination and it’s not filled with Nick Jr. cartoon characters! My son made his own scarecrow and used things from around the house and outside. Where he got the idea is beyond me but it was lovely to watch considering his Down syndrome is a challenge for him.
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maryanne Reply:
November 20th, 2012 at 11:22 am
That is wonderful, Lisa!
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Love the 3D creations!
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I love this idea of open ended craft projects where you just get raw materials and make whatever you want. The chicken feet are adorable too! My son turns everything into weapons especially his deconstructed music stand. He turned the backpack straps of his guitar case into a weapon belt. It’s creative and a little funny but also so boy-like… why is everything a weapon?!
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maryanne Reply:
November 20th, 2012 at 11:14 am
That is funny. My son is JUST getting into that phase.
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I love that your children create so fearlessly and think outside the box. Great job, Mom!
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maryanne Reply:
November 20th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Thanks, Natalie :)
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chicken shoes!…hmm. the kids made barbie clothes the other day (havent gotten around to posting it up. )
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maryanne Reply:
November 20th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
My daughter has done that! I’ll watch for your post :)
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