Sock Snowmen :)

[We've all seen/had a sock monkey.......but how cute are these!!! ~Tina]


How cute are these to make with the little ones?!!!!!!!!!!!

For this craft, you'll need:
a pair of old socks that are crew length, or longer,
rice,
rubber bands,
map pins with heads,
buttons,
any left over fabric, if you want for a scarf. 


First, cut off the top of the sock from the foot. 
Turn the sock inside out and attach a rubber band tightly to the top of the sock.
Then turn the sock right-side out again. 
Fill the sock with rice. Make sure to pack it down as you go so the sock gets a nice round base. 
Rubber band the top of the sock closed and put another rubber band 3/4 of the way to the top for the head of your snowman. 
Now, decorate!
Tie a scarf around your snowman's neck and add eyes, nose, and buttons. 
Use the toe of your cut socks to fashion a stocking cap.
Or you could use colored argyle socks to create hats and sweaters for your snowman. 
You can either sew or glue on your buttons, and add embellishments - twine, bows, ribbons, etc - as needed.  
This is such a quick and easy craft - 10 minutes tops - that it would be simple to create a whole family of snowmen for your mantle!

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Snowman Ornament

A snowman ornament made from a battery operated tea light!

Just add some ribbon and embellishments and it's good to go! ~Sara

Supplies needed:

battery operated tea light
red ribbon, enough to go around the tea light and tie a bow and make a loop to hang
mini black top hat
black paint or puffy stickers (for mouth)
pink or reddish powder or stickers (for cheeks)
tiny black beads or paint (for eyes)
glue or hot glue gun
paintbrush, if using paint





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Revitalizing Cucumber Toner

*** Ohwww...a 'spa' treatment at home!***

Revitalizing Cucumber Toner

This toner is very mild and is supposed to work well for all skin types. Cucumber is great for soothing and softening skin because it has the same pH as healthy skin.
If you wake up feeling like your face is a little puffy, try using this toner, it's really refreshing and should help to calm and tighten your skin. It's mild enough to use everyday.

1/2 cucumber with peel, chopped
3 tablespoons witch hazel
2 tablespoons distilled water

Put all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. I poured the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove all of the solids and used the back of a spoon to mush down what was left in the sieve. There was very little wastage. Discard what is left over in the sieve.
Pour the toner into a clean bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Store this toner in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life—it should last for several weeks.

To use, apply the toner to your face using a clean cotton ball.

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Deviled Eggs with Spiders for Halloween :)

Halloween Table ~ Deviled Eggs

Cute idea for a Halloween buffet table. Make deviled eggs, then cut olives in half for the spider body, then make quarter slices for the legs.

See more Halloween recipes http://recipesjust4u.com/category/seasonal-recipes/halloween/

Idea shared from: http://www.food.com/ 

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72 Creative Ways for Students to Show What They Know

72 Creative Ways for Students to Show What They Know

As we all know, students already get plenty of tests, so why not let your students show what they learned creatively? Whether your students are reading independent books or your class has just finished a unit on space or pioneers, a culminating project can really cement that learning. Here are 72 fun and creative ways for your students to show what they know:

1. Create a poster
2. Make a PowerPoint Presentation
3. Design a model
4. Make a shoebox diorama
5. Use a three-panel display board 
6. Make a timeline
7. Create a board game incorporating key elements. 
8. Write a poem
9. Write and perform a skit
10. Make a TV or radio commercial
11. Make a collage
12. Make a mobile
13. Create a test about the topic
14. Make a word search
15. Make a crossword puzzle
16. Write a report
17. Create a flow chart or diagram
18. Write an interview of a relevant person
19. Ask and and answer key questions
20. Write journal/diary entries
21. Write a postcard or letter exchange
22. Create a scrapbook
23. Create a photo album
24. Make an instructional video
25. Give a presentation
26. Create an interactive notebook
27. Create a set of task cards 
28. Make a pamphlet or brochure
29. Write a newspaper article
30. Perform a puppet show
31. Hold a debate
32. Hold a mock court case
33. Create an episode of a reality show
34. Create a game show
35. Have a panel discussion of "experts"
36. Compose a rap or other song
37. Use a Venn Diagram to compare two aspects of the topic
38. Design a comic strip about the topic
39. Create children's story about the topic
40. Create a map
41. Write a fable or myth about the topic
42. Create a help-wanted add and a letter/resume to answer it
43. Write a text message dialogue relevant to the topic
44. Write a series of Tweets relevant to the topic
45. Create a Facebook wall relative to the topic
46. Create a Pinterest board relative to the topic
47. Start a blog
48. Decorate a box and fill with relevant objects
49. Create a fold-able
50. Create a flip book
51. Create a Cootie Catcher
52. Create a cereal based on the topic (cover a cereal box)
53. Assemble a time capsule
54. Create several bookmarks about different aspects of the topic
55. Write a recipe relevant to the topic (good for showing causes of an event)
56. Do a newscast
57. Write an acrostic poem
58. Create an internet scavenger hunt
59. Write an advice column with several problems related to the topic.
60. Create flash cards or trivia cards
61. Create a cheer relevant to the topic
62. Make a short documentary film
63. Create a museum exhibit
64. Create a Top-Ten list relevant to the topic
65. Create a video game
66. Make a "Choose Your Own Adventure" 
67. Create a mini book with one fact/idea per page
68. Create a glossary of relevant terms
69. Make a paper chain with a different fact for each link
70. Make a flower with a different fact for each petal
71. Write a handbook or instruction book
72. Create a newsletter

Have you done one of these with your students? How did it go? Please share with a comment. 

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Make your own PAINT

Never buy paint for kids!!!

Paint:

1 cup salt
1 cup flour
1 cup water
food coloring



Share with your friends so they can make it too! :)

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