DIY Pop Stick Shape Dominoes Game

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Dominoes is such a fun and popular game with children! These DIY Pop Stick Shape Dominoes Games is a resource I have made for my classroom to use part of my geometry (shapes) program. It is something that is fun, motivating and a great way for children to consolidate their learning in small independent group activities.

 

Playing with the Shape Dominoes encourages children to sort, match, name each two dimensional shape and become familiar their attributes, such as a circle is round or a square has four sides, a triangle has 3 corners.

 

What you will need?

You will need large pop sticks, assorted shape buttons and a hot glue gun.

1. Place all the pop sticks out in a row.
2. Sort the buttons into pairs and place one button from the pair onto one pop stick and the other matching button onto another pop stick end. Continue this until all the buttons are laid out on each pop stick, forming a matching pattern sequence.
3. Carefully place a small amount of hot glue onto the end of the pop stick and gently press the button on top.
4. Repeat this until all the buttons are glued on.

 

Let’s Play

Some Ideas:

• Find the matching shape buttons and place the ends together so that the matching buttons are touching. Continue this sequence until all buttons have been matched.
• Children can be creative and place the domino pop sticks into whatever patter they like. The dominoes in the above picture placed at random but the photo below shows a swirling pattern.
• Go on a treasure hunt around the house, classroom or other environment searching for real-life objects that rectangular, circular, triangular or square shaped.
• Read stories about shapes or watch educational videos about shapes on YouTube.

 

Let’s Learn

Learning Opportunities

• Fine Motor Development
• Hand-Eye Coordination and Control
• Spatial awareness – experimenting with shape and space
• Language development – name familiar two dimensional shapes.
• Mathematics – Sorting and matching shapes
• Creativity and imaginative play
• Problem solving and self-correcting
• Geometry: make connections with basics shapes and objects in the environment, such as the classroom door is a rectangle.

 

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21 Totally Awesome Adult Coloring Books

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Being a parent can be overly stressful. While there are many ways to unwind and enjoy some quiet, there is a new trend: Adult Coloring! But before you head to the dollar store to pick up a My Little Pony coloring book, you will want to check out this collection of 21 Totally Awesome Adult Coloring Books.

Why? Because they are made just for adults! It’s a great way to get in touch with your inner creativeness. It has even been said that coloring is a huge stress reliever and is actually used as a relaxation technique. Don’t believe us? Give it a try!

21 Totally Awesome Adult Coloring Books

If you like henna-style, mandalas, and flowers this adult coloring book is for you!

It’s not always rainbows and butterflies but it can be butterflies and flowers!

Animals can be totally adorable or totally cool. Either way you need this animal coloring book.

Sometimes you just want a really cool pattern to color and that is exactly what this coloring book is meant for.

With spring on it’s way, we totally understand if you are digging this secret garden coloring book because we are too!

These beautifully designed mandalas are sure to put anyone in a good mood.

For the person who loves cats, comes the cat coloring book.

Sugar Skulls are certainly in and so this is Dia de los Muertos coloring book.

We all like to dream and you can daydream while you color this dream catcher coloring book.

Live your faith colorfully with this scripture coloring book.

Feeling craft and wizardry? This Harry Potter coloring book was made just for you!

All I am going to say is this owl coloring book is a real HOOT!

Get lost coloring while you are in the ocean with this book.

Because sometimes our days are so bad we just need to color out swear words.

Woof, Woof is language for get this dog coloring book if you are a dog person.

Explore the world of henna art with this gorgeous book.

You can color your heritage in this celtic coloring book.

Itching for Christmas already? Don’t worry we have you covered with this Christmas Tree coloring book.

We dare you to color these dragons!

This coloring books allows you to be wild and free.

Show off your American pride with this american landmarks and monuments book.

Think of how beautiful and colorful these aquatic animals will be once you are finished.

While you are at it, don’t forget to snag some adult colored pencils too!

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Valentines Popcorn

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Here’s an easy and sweet snack to make with your sweethearts for Valentine’s Day – Valentines Popcorn.  There’s nothing more fun than sharing a big bowl of popcorn with your loved ones.

Valentines Popcorn

Here’s what you need to make Valentines Popcorn:

• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
• 5 oz dark chocolate
• M&M’s as desired
• Sprinkles as desired

In a sauce pan heat the oil over medium heat.  Add a couple popcorn kernels and cover.  Once the kernels begin to pop add the remaining kernels to the pan and give it a good shake.  Keep popcorn on the stove top until popping slows down to 2-3 seconds between pops.  Remove from heat and add to a large mixing bowl.

In a double boiler melt the chocolate, constantly stirring until it reaches a smooth consistency.  Once fully melted drizzle over the popcorn.  Allow chocolate to harden.

Add in M&M’s and sprinkles. Serve.

Your kids are going to love munching on this special Valentines treat.  Make a batch and enjoy it while preparing the kids valentines for school.

This Valentines Popcorn also makes a nice mason jar gift to ‘share the love’ with teachers and other service workers.

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15 Perfectly Healthy Snacks for Toddlers

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It can be hard to find good snacks for toddlers. They seem to be so picky and of course, we want the things we feed our little ones to be healthy. We found some great snacks you can make right at home and keep around when your toddler is looking for a quick bite to eat. Enjoy!

15 Perfectly Healthy Snacks for Toddlers

Breakfast Balls – These are not just for breakfast! They are the perfect snack to keep around for little ones.

Peanut Butter + Carrot Muffins – My son ate these all the time and the fun part is that you get to sneak in the goodness of carrots without them knowing! via Love and Marriage

Green Kiwi Smoothie – Sneak in some spinach in this delicious green smoothie kids love.

Veggie Popsicles – Great ideas for making kids popsicles full of veggies. My favorite is the carrot mango recipe!

Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites – Mix together your favorite veggies with quinoa to make these healthy bite-sized snacks kids can grab and go. via The Melrose Family

Avocado Blueberry Muffins – These muffins sneak in the goodness of avocado without your kids ever knowing. via Baby Foode

Spider Snacks – This snack is so fun! Use raisins, bananas and flax seeds to create edible spiders.

Homemade Fruit Snacks – Make your own fruit snacks to be sure they aren’t loaded with sugar! via Honest To Nod

Blueberry Yogurt Gummies – Use blueberries and milk to make another healthy version of gummies. via Yummy Toddler Food

Banana Bites – Oats and bananas are the main ingredients in this healthy toddler snack. via Super Healthy Kids

Frozen Yogurt Banana Dippers – Such a simple idea that is so smart! Dip your bananas in yogurt and freeze. via Oh Sweet Basil

Wild Bird Trail Mix – Mix together cranberries, raisins, seeds and more in this kid-friendly snack mix. via Baby Foode

Baked Cucumber Chips – These are surprisingly good! I think my kids would really enjoy these. via The Crunchy Chronicles

Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars – These are really simple to create and keep around for an easy toddler snack. via Our Family of Seven

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5 Practical Steps to Raising Uncommon Kids

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Everyone’s looking for a quick fix these days.

In a world where companies are creating ways for us to maximize our every minute, our culture as a whole is suffering when it comes to relationships and connections with each other.

Sure, we can see pictures of our friends’ kids from across the country on Facebook, search up recipes in an instant on Google and pay for things right from our smartphone, but we’ve lost the ability to truly connect with people.

And I’m not just talking about people we know, but those we’ve yet to meet as well. Because when we find ourselves lost in a screen all day, you fail to open up the possibility of impromptu human interactions.

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For our kids to care about others:

• They need to know there are others to care about.
• They need to understand the world doesn’t revolve around them.
• They need to believe they can make a difference not just in the world, but in their neighborhood and most importantly inside their own homes.

After all, if our kids don’t know how to show love to the people they love the most, why would they care about people they don’t even know?

So may I suggest what may seem like a reverse approach to helping the world: lay a foundation of love within your own home first.

Your kids may say they feel loved and I’d bet they’d even admit they love you and their siblings, but do they show it? Before we can be compassionate towards others, we need to practice within the fours walls of our home.

In my book, Raising Uncommon Kids, I talk about 12 characteristics that will help your family on the road to compassion. At the end of each chapter, I include a “Make it Practical” section that outlines exactly how to put those principles into practice.

Actions speak louder than words, so let’s start today by learning 5 practical steps anyone can take to raise uncommon kids.

5 Practical Steps to Raising Uncommon Kids:

1. Create a family mission statement. Once you do, display it prominently in your home where every member of your family can not only see it, but refer back to it often.
2. Re-design your home. Go through each room of your house and have each family member call out the thing they like most about that space, whether tangible or intangible. Strive to make everyone’s voice heard and represented in some way.
3. Parents switch roles with kids for a day. Want to help your kids experience what it’s really like to be you? Switch roles with them for a day. While children are typically thrilled at the prospect of ordering around their parents, the tides typically turn once they discover the new balance of work and play. Even if you don’t do this for an entire day, make sure to save time to celebrate the switching back of roles and debrief what everyone experienced.
4. Let your children deal with their mistakes. Don’t be so quick to clean up all your children’s messes for them. Think about it. It’s better to help your kids process their flubs while they’re living with you in their school years than to raise them in a bubble and then send them off to college without a hint of what the world will throw at them.
5. Encourage your kids to do one of their sibling’s chores one day. Explain how a simple act of kindness can break the battle cycle siblings often find themselves in.

Being uncommon isn’t quick or easy, but it is worthwhile. Knowing that you’re living life on your own terms not only allows your family’s heart to be full, but more importantly, fills you with the freedom for that love to overflow to others in need. When you model compassion in your own home, your kids will begin to understand what that could look like outside the walls of your home.

So what are you waiting for? Go on, be uncommon today!

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Easy One Pot Sausage & Rice

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There’s not one week that goes by my kids don’t ask for their favorite turkey sausage. This has become a great go-to meal especially on nights we go to Taekwondo.

So I’m always looking for ways to spice up my kids favorite dinner. This Easy One Pot Sausage & Rice recipe definitely does that. With all the spicy, cajun ingredients, this can also be a lighter version of jambalaya.

If you make jambalaya or spicy rice at home, you will recognize these ingredients:

Easy One Pot Sausage & Rice

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces Turkey Sausage, cut into bite sizes
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 white Onion, diced
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons Garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cup uncooked Rice (white or brown)
• 3 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Hot Chili Sauce (optional)

The first thing you want to do is pick a pan that is big enough to hold all of these ingredients. You will also need to be able to use a lid.

Over a medium flame, saute the cup up turkey sausage over a tablespoon of olive oil.  Brown the sausage for about 5-6 minutes.

Next add the diced onion, pepper and garlic. Then season with the cayenne pepper, onion powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix it together and put back on the stove. Cook until the onion is translucent. This usually takes another five minutes.

Add the uncooked rice, chicken stock and bay leaves. I used white rice but you can also use brown rice.  Mix together.

Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. It will be done when the rice is cooked.

Make sure you keep an eye on the rice because it can stick to the bottom of the pan.

Remove from the stove when it’s done. If you like it a little spicy, add the Worcestershire sauce and Hot Chili sauce and mix together.

Serve immediately.

This is another meal that can be served all by itself. Keep it in the pan and put in the center of your kitchen table. If you choose, you can add a vegetable or salad to complete the meal.

Enjoy!

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21 Kids Art Projects That Are Wall Worthy

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These kids art projects are absolutely beautiful. Of course, we love each and every thing our child makes, but these fun ideas are especially wall worthy.

If you’re looking for a new art project to try to fill up all that space on your walls, we have a bunch!

21 Kids Art Projects That Are Wall Worthy

Watercolor Art – Your kids can easily make a watercolor print with markers and water.

Crumpled Paper Art – Who knew crumpled up paper could be so pretty? via Buggy and Buddy

Cloud Art – Inspired by one of our favorite Eric Carle books, Little Cloud, this art project is so fun.

Aluminum Foil Art – Use aluminum foil, markers and string for this colorful art project. via Let’s Lasso The Moon

Stained Glass – Make a stained glass butterfly without the glass!

Glue Resist – Glue and paint make such a lovely piece of art! via The Artful Parent

Soap Bubble Art – Blow bubbles to create art! This is so much fun for kids to make.

Watercolor Nautical Art – Paint with your favorite colors and then add a cut out nautical shape on top. via Silhouette School Blog

Salt Art – Salt and paint is another great art combination with awesome results!

Button Tree – Have a grown up paint a basic tree design on a canvas and let the little ones glue on buttons for leaves. via Crafts by Amanda

Fingerprint Poppy Flowers – Use just your fingerprint to make these pretty red poppy flowers. via Crafty Morning

Marbled Milk Paper – You can even use milk to paint! This gives a really cool look. via Babble Dabble Do

Styrofoam Printing – Paint with styrofoam and use a pencil to create a design on top. via Art Bar

Tissue Paper Art – Grab your favorite colors of tissue paper and a water bottle and make this great art project. via Kids Craft Room

Bleeding Hearts Art – Draw hearts on watercolor paper and let your kids paint inside. via Meri Cherry

Seahorse Art – Use this free printable for a beautiful stained glass effect. via The Crafty Classroom

Sunburst Paintings – Use a ruler to draw a sunburst pattern and then color it in. So pretty! via Small for Big

Paper Weaving – This is a simple art project that is also great for fine motor skills! via Babble Dabble Do

Tissue Transfer Art – Here is another amazig watercolor effect with tissue paper. I can’t wait to try this. via It’s Always Autumn

Citrus Stamped Canvas – Dip lemons and limes in paint and use them as a stamp. via Busy Mommy Media

Shake It Up Painting – This no mess project is perfect for little artists. via Sunny Day Family

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My Baby Hates Tummy Time

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“My baby hates tummy time” … I can remember telling the doctor this at our 3 month appointment with our first son.  I would try to distract him with baby toys, I would try singing to him and rubbing his back, but nothing worked.

I knew that it was important, but I hated watching him cry. Experts agree that babies who don’t spend time,on their tummy, face-down often have some delays in their development of motor skills.   As a first-time mom, my mind believed it, but my heart had a harder time with it.  I’m sure most first-time moms are this way.  Fast forward 15 months…

Our second son was born with hypertonicity (high muscle tone) and we started therapy right away.  I soon saw the very important value in tummy time.  Cry as he might (and believe me, he did), I soon realized just how important tummy time was, even though he didn’t like it.

If your baby hates tummy time, these suggestions will help:

1. Start small and go from there.  Two minutes at a time, several times a day when you first start.  Doctors agree that by about 3 months of age, babies should be on their tummy for at least 90 minutes a day, broken up into intervals.
   
2. Be there to supervise and encourage your child.   You need to watch your child, because when their necks are very weak, they cannot lift it off of the ground even to take a breath.  Do not walk away during tummy time.  You have to be watching and help your baby if he needs it.
3. The best way to do tummy time when your baby hates tummy time is to place your baby on YOUR tummy.  Lie flat on the ground, on your back and place your baby on your belly and chest.   Talk to him and let him try to look up to find your face.
4. When your baby cries, he is working his muscles even more.  This is the hard part for me, but let him cry and fuss for just a moment (maybe 15 seconds), while he uses all that he has to lift that little neck to find you ~ waiting for you to come to his rescue.  Try to use this time to coax him with toys or your sing-song words.
5. Use a rolled up a hand towel to place under his chest as a little “helper” during tummy time.  
6.  “We used a rolled up hand towel and put it behind his upper shoulders, while on his back in a bouncy seat,  so his head and neck wouldn’t rest on the bouncy seat.  We then put a toy that he liked and hung it to the opposite side of where he favored laying his head.”  (Just do this for a few moments, until it becomes uncomfortable for the child) ~Tasha Patton
7. Lie down with your baby, face to face.
8. Do tummy time while you are reclined.  Let your baby lie (on their tummy) on your tummy and chest, but when you are reclined in a chair and not lying flat on the ground.  This will help your baby with tummy time by making it a tiny bit easier, but still encourage him to lift his necks and head to see you.
9. “I used to lay on my back with my feet flat on the floor and my knees bent with my son laying his tummy to my shins. I was able to adjust the angle of my legs to what he needed. He liked this version of tummy time because he could see my face and it felt like a game.” ~Caitlin Scheuplein
10. Try tummy time on an exercise ball.  Hold your baby in place, the entire time, with his belly on an exercise ball.   As your baby gets older, gently begin to roll the ball, just barely, back and forth.
11. “My son also hated it but I set up a train on the floor around him and he LOVED it. Soon they are able to roll and it’s not all that big a deal.” ~Jessica Babler
12. “Just hold him (upright) more. The point of tummy time is to strengthen their muscles in their necks and core. Holding him will straighten them, too. ” ~ Jessica Vergara
13. “Talk with your doctor. My son did this and I mentioned it to the doctor.  He put him on his tummy and saw how my son flipped out.  He said this isn’t normal.  We soon found out that my son was lactose intolerant and had reflux issues. Once we figured that out , it got better.” ~ Tiana Peterson
14. Play with your baby!  Don’t expect your baby to entertain himself on the floor.  He may feel alone, so be there with him.
15. Take baby steps.  30 seconds to two minutes is fine for right now.  Try it several times a day.   You have to start somewhere.
16. A great tip that our doctor gave us was to do two minutes of tummy time after each diaper change.
17. Sit in a chair and let your baby lay across your legs, on his tummy, while you rub his back.
18. Hold your baby up on your chest/shoulder like you are going to burp him.   He is working on his neck and core strength.   The higher that you hold him, the more he will be required to use his own strength and not ‘lean’ on you as much.  (Keep a hand behind his neck for support if needed.)
19. Lie on your back and lift baby above you (like you are lifting weights).  Try singing “Super Baby” or “Airplane Baby” while you lift him.
20. Try skin to skin tummy time with your baby.  It has been proven to have amazing benefits for your baby and amazing bonding benefits for both of you.  Skin to skin (AKA: Kangaroo care) is so important when they are new babies.

In the long run, your baby will learn not to hate tummy time.  As my mom said, “You don’t cry when you are on your tummy NOW, do you?  At some point, it just stops.”   Most things are just phases that we must go through (like refusing a bottle… I have been there, too!), but these little tips will hopefully help you to get through this phase a little faster… and onto the more fun ones, like crawling!

In the meantime, check out some of our favorite DIY baby toys that you can use to keep your baby busy and distracted during tummy time.  Be sure to stop by our Facebook page, where we talk about parenting every single day!  We love to hear what you have to say.

 

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25 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Snacks

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We have so many delicious Super Bowl snacks! Football season has gone by quickly, and now we are all preparing for the fun of Super Bowl Sunday.

There are lots of great food ideas for game day, but we thought it was important to find some really fun ideas that kids would love, too.

25 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Snacks

Make your own pizza bagels. Let the kids pick out all their own toppings.

Turn graham crackers into football party treats. We love these!

Mac ‘n cheese bites are a kid favorite any day, but they would be a really fun Super Bowl snack! via Chef In Training

Try these fun football piggies in a blanket. My kids love these. via Pillsbury

Make your own pretzel bites. I love these but I’m so scared to make them myself, luckily these look easy! via Two Peas In Their Pod

These cheesy pizza pockets are great for kids since they’re less messy than pizza. via Whipped Baking

All kids love food on a stock, these meatball subs on a stick would be a great football snack. via Cookies and Cups

This popcorn bar is awesome! What a fun idea for a kids Super Bowl party. via Life Laugh Rowe

My little ones love these mini corn dog muffins, plus they are super easy to make. via Hip 2 Save

Pizza balls! These are a lot of fun and kids adore them!

Make a watermelon helmet full of fresh fruit! This is one of the coolest ideas ever. via Ladies Trends

These spiral wrapped sausage on a stick is another fun ‘food on a stick’ idea. We love it. via Mom On Timeout

Sweets

How much fun are these football ice cream sandwiches?? Just add a little icing to the top and you’re all finished. via The Celebration Shoppe

Chocolate covered strawberry footballs are another dessert that’s easy to create and kids will love them. via Mommy Style

Football brownies are a great dessert to have kids help with. Cut them into football shapes and add icing for the strings. via My Frugal Adventures

Snickers popcorn is delicious mixture of popcorn and your favorite candy bar plus chocolate and peanut butter. Yum! via Sweet Phi

These amazing football cookies are great for the advanced baker! via Fancy Edibles

Make chocolate covered pretzel footballs by dipping pretzel rods in chocolate and adding a little white icing. via Sarah’s Bake Studio

My kids don’t like nachos, but I bet they would go crazy for these amazing apple nachos! via The Crafty Blog Stalker

Rice Krispie footballs are another awesome way to make an edible footballl! via The Divine Miss Mommy

Nutter Butter referees are so cute! This is a fun treat to have the kids help create. via The Girl Who Ate Everything

If you love cheesecake then try this chocolate chip cheesecake ball shaped like a football. via Belle of the Kitchen

Take your favorite edible cookie dough and dip it in chocolate for these crazy good cookie dough balls that look like footballs. via Life Love and Sugar

Football cupcakes are another great Super Bowl snack idea that everyone will love. via Sprinkled with Jules

Oreo cookie footballs are my favorite. Add a little extra to make it look like a football! via House of Yum

Football cinnamon roll cookies taste amazing and your kids will love them! via Pizzazzerie

 

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Toilet Paper Roll Train Craft

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Toilet Paper Roll Train Craft

Whether your kids love trains or they just love crafts, they will have a lot of fun creating this toilet paper roll train craft. This train is made up of all recycled materials, which makes it an inexpensive craft idea. If you love to up-cycle for crafts, check out these other 25 incredible toilet paper roll crafts.

 

I love to make DIY toys that keep the kids busy long after the craft is through. I thought this might be a craft we made and displayed for a while, but I was wrong. When we were done creating, my son made that train go choo-choo all throughout the house. He sat in the kitchen making it travel around him for a while. His legs, tables and chairs around the house became tunnels. This was a craft activity and a toy that resonated with my three year old.

Materials Needed to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Train

• 6 Toilet Paper Roll Tubes
• 1 Skinny Cardboard Tube (I used the center of a roll of foil)
• 20 Lids (milk containers, Vitamin waters, Gatorade)
• Craft Paint
• Foam Brushes
• Yarn
• Hole Punch or Something to Make a Hole in the Cardboard Tube
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors

 

How to Make a Train out of Toilet Paper Rolls

1. Paint your cardboard tubes various bright colors. Cut C-shapes out of one of the tubes to create both the top of the engine and caboose. Paint those accordingly. Also cut a C-shape out of the skinny cardboard tube and paint it the same color as the engine. The C-Shape tubes will arch nicely around the toilet paper roll.
2. Once dry, hot glue the tops of the engine and caboose in place. Also, hot glue four plastic lids on each cardboard tube as the wheels of your train.
3. Punch small holes into the four “corners” of each tube. These are your attachment points for the yarn. Cut the yarn to length.
4. Weave the thread through one tube and another tube to attach two tubes together. Tie a knot. Continue the process until all of the cars of the train are connected.

It’s time to play. I wonder if your children will have fun making their cardboard train choo-choo all around the house like mine did. Want more transportation activities for kids? Give these ones a try: 13 Clever Transportation Activities, DIY Car Mat, Paper Plane Landing Strip, 13 Fun Toy Car Activities, or this Paper Plate Magnet Track.

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