WonderWorks: VELCRO!

This soft and sticky reusable fastener is truly a technological wonder!

Today's Topic: Hook & Loop Tape (Velcro)
Supplies:
--as many different kinds of hook and loop tape as you can afford to get! (we had adhesive Velcro dots, Velcro zip ties, Velcro hair rollers, Velcro "one wrap" by the yard.... I purchased them from a fabric store and a hardware store)
--Soft things that will stick to the "hook" side of Velcro (pom poms, yarn, felt, fleece)
--Hard things that will not stick (buttons, paper clips, blocks)
--Wooden blocks
--Wiffle balls
--knit mittens and hats
--craft sticks

Book:  
Spiky, slimy, smooth : what is texture? / Brocket, Jane

WonderWorks: A Nature Walk (Science)

The spring weather in Wisconsin is unpredictable--if it's a nice day, let's go outside!

Today's Topic: a Nature Walk
Supplies:
magnifying glasses
paper
peeled crayons
zip-top baggies

Book: 
  Step gently out / Frost, Helen

Toddler Art Class: Cling Wrap Painting

A great option for kids who hate to get messy (although you can choose to get messy with this if you really want to!).

Art Project: Cling Wrap Painting
Supplies:
paint
plastic wrap (cling wrap / cling film / Saran wrap... whatever you want to call it)
heavy paper

Book:  
  Mix it up! / Tullet, Hervé