Today was the first day of week two of Mommy Camp. The theme is space and we started off with a fun dramatic play space ship and jet pack. You can see the DIY's for those here. In addition to the space dramatic play area I made space themed felt board manipulative using laminated free images from teacherspayteachers. After fun in space I had plenty more fun and learning planned including space math, reading and writing practice, space slime, starry shaving cream art and a fun space themed lunch!
I used several free worksheets for math, reading and writing practice including a space themed math worksheet, the introduction of new sight words, space themed beginning letter worksheets and writing practice with the word rocket.
I used several free worksheets for math, reading and writing practice including a space themed math worksheet, the introduction of new sight words, space themed beginning letter worksheets and writing practice with the word rocket.
| Then we had a ton of fun with space slime! I made the recipe simpler than the ones I've seen on pinterest and you only need two ingredients! DIY Space Slime Materials: - purple Elmer's clear glitter glue - liquid starch Directions: 1. Pour the entire bottle of glue into a bowl. 2. Slowly add up to 1/2 cup of liquid starch. I did not use the entire 1/2 cup. You will be able to mix with a spoon to start but once it starts to get stickier you will need to use your hands. If you add too much starch the consistency will not be what you want so add a little and mix. Then decide if you need more. Lilly was initially hesitant to play with it during the creation process but once I got my hands on it she couldn't wait! Arthur really enjoyed it too. I was very pleasantly surprised by both of their reactions. |   |
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After fun with slime it was time for lunch. I made a cute rocket ship pb&j with a yogurt ocean. Lilly thought it was awesome so I got some major cool mom points. I simply cut the bread into the shape of a rocket and then put the pb&j on both sides. Then I used another piece of bread to make the two wings and applied m&m's with a little peanut butter, mixed a drop of blue food coloring into some vanilla yogurt and boom, spaceship taking off!
To finish the day we made shaving cream art in the style of Van Gogh and "The Starry Night". It is a very easy project that kids will find appealing time after time.
Shaving Cream Art Prints
Materials:
- shaving cream
- liquid tempera paint
- comb
- baking pan
- paper
Directions:
1. Create a smooth layer of shaving cream that is about the size of a piece of paper on your pan.
2. Squeeze some paint onto the shaving cream in various colors. We used blue, purple, black and yellow to mirror Van Gogh but you could use any colors.
3. Use your comb to swirl and mix the colors.
4. Place a piece of paper on top of the paint coated shaving cream and gently press down to transfer the paint to the paper.
Shaving Cream Art Prints
Materials:
- shaving cream
- liquid tempera paint
- comb
- baking pan
- paper
Directions:
1. Create a smooth layer of shaving cream that is about the size of a piece of paper on your pan.
2. Squeeze some paint onto the shaving cream in various colors. We used blue, purple, black and yellow to mirror Van Gogh but you could use any colors.
3. Use your comb to swirl and mix the colors.
4. Place a piece of paper on top of the paint coated shaving cream and gently press down to transfer the paint to the paper.
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After we made the art we discussed who Van Gogh was and talked a little about the piece "The Starry Night" and how it related to our space themed lessons.
I hope you find some fun ideas for your kids from day one of Mommy Camp: Space! Check back for the rest of our space week where we will be focusing on astronauts, the moon, the sun and the solar system!
I hope you find some fun ideas for your kids from day one of Mommy Camp: Space! Check back for the rest of our space week where we will be focusing on astronauts, the moon, the sun and the solar system!
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