Children, Christmas, Crafts, Making stuff

Making stuff 22: needle felt gonk

By large boy (the gonk, not the blog post), entirely his own design made up as he went along. Yesterday's advent activity was "crafts", which drew a disappointed sigh. I'd bought a couple of kits to make a wreath and pompom gonks because I am not crafty myself. But the boys were thoroughly unimpressed. So… Continue reading Making stuff 22: needle felt gonk

painted rocks
Children, Crafts

Crafty rocks

Hell I hate crafts with the kids. Someone bought 4 a rock painting kit for his birthday. Nice book with ideas, some flat stones and paint. They've both done a shark and one free style. Large has done the first letter of his name. Small a "snapperwack" (I'll explain another time, it's a long and… Continue reading Crafty rocks

Making thank you cards
Children, Crafts, Making stuff

Making stuff 1: teacher thank you cards

I'm not crafty or arty. I hate glitter and slime and play doh. However, I love teachers and TAs. They are amazing and I like to think that a home made thank you that is the result of effort helps to show how sincerely we appreciate everything they do. This year we've made cards. Last… Continue reading Making stuff 1: teacher thank you cards