About sharla@mylittlegems
I am a SAHM who worked professionally as an elementary teacher for about 10 years. I have also taught some pre-school and had many many various jobs. Currently, I enjoy staying home with my young children-the best job of all. My interests include running and exercise, healthy cooking and baking, crafting and sewing, scrapbooking, photography, cleaning and organizing, and reading to and creating with my two young children. I am also expecting baby number 3 this summer.Posts by sharla@mylittlegems
Making Your Own Matching Game
By sharla@mylittlegems on March 5, 2009
There are many great ideas out there for making your own matching game. Matching games are a great learning tool. If you have more than 2 of each card, you can practice patterns, sorting, categorizing, playing Go Fish, and of course, matching.
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By sharla@mylittlegems on March 5, 2009
Photo Rebus Stories
By sharla@mylittlegems on February 26, 2009
We love reading rebus stories, and decided it was time to start making and writing our own. (A rebus story is one that uses pictures in the place of some of the words.)
Here is what you need to make your own photo rebus story:
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By sharla@mylittlegems on February 26, 2009
Hand Print Valentine Card
By sharla@mylittlegems on February 12, 2009
Here is a simple, yet “handy” Valentine’s Day card you can make with your children, using their hand prints to make a heart shape. This was very simple and fun to do. Maybe you will want to make one too
Here are the instructions:
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By sharla@mylittlegems on February 12, 2009
Shower Curtain Play Mat
By sharla@mylittlegems on January 30, 2009
Using a shower curtain from the Dollar Store, we made a city play mat of the places we often go to in our city. A new play mat is always fun, and this one did not take long to make at all- a few hours tops. Plus, this play mat cost ONE DOLLAR! Talk {read more}
By sharla@mylittlegems on January 30, 2009
Making Glurch (or Oobleck)
By sharla@mylittlegems on January 22, 2009
This stuff is so fun, so easy, and so non-messy! If you are stuck inside on a cold winter day, make some of this with your kids for hours of play! We love to make GLURCH or OOBLECK (from Dr. Seuss).
RECIPE for GLURCH:
In a small bowl mix:
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By sharla@mylittlegems on January 22, 2009
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