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Building Pictures

May 29, 2018 by Sarah 4 Comments

Do you know what I have been loving once again? Our quiet bins.

I had honestly not been utilising them to their full potential for a few months with Sam. He has just turned 8 and I thought he was getting kind of big for them. He likes to read, draw, or look at his collector cards now for a quiet break.

However I had a quiet bin out for Ben and Sam jumped right in. I had forgotten one of the most beautiful things about these bins – they are completely open ended! This means that my little ones can use the bins to their interest and ability levels.

Ben was using the clothespins and popsicle sticks to create little paddocks for some farm animals and was lost in a world of his own. Sam started to build a tower using the supplies, but then changed his direction and started to create pictures.

He made a house and a sun, some grass and clouds. After he made a person I saw the wheels a-turning. He wanted the person to be able to go into the house and act out a little story he was creating.

But how to make those popsicle stick pictures stand up …

After (a lot) of trial and error he came up with the idea of using two clothespins positioned in this way:

Using clothespins and popsicle sticks for creative preschool play! #quiettime #kidsactivities #preschool #play #kids #crafts

It worked like a charm! I was more than impressed with my little builder! His story telling though … I must say it needs some work. Far too much violence and bathroom humour for this Mamas liking. Oh 8 year old boys!

Using clothespins and popsicle sticks for creative preschool play! #quiettime #kidsactivities #preschool #play #kids #crafts

It was such a good reminder for me how kids of any age can really get creative with these quiet bins. I am pulling quite a few out strategically this week and look forward to seeing the creations and imaginative ideas that come from these boys of mine. Kids really are amazing.

Using clothespins and popsicle sticks for creative preschool play! #quiettime #kidsactivities #preschool #play #kids #crafts

If you are looking for some quiet bin ideas, be sure to pop over to check out my eBook with a full year of educational quiet bins!

Thank you so much for reading friends. I hope you are having a fabulous day.

Filed Under: All Ages, Art, Explore, Quiet Time Tagged With: quiet bins

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Comments

  1. Jeanine says

    May 30, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Hey Sarah, thanks for sharing! It’s nice to know that mine is not the only one growing out of quiet bins and such. I still cannot get mine to enjoy reading & sjes 9. It’s always a fight. In any case I will never stop trying!
    PS. I didn’t realize we were in the same Country, let alone the same Province! Good to see you still blogging after so many years, you’ve got a lot of experience to offer!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 5, 2018 at 7:49 pm

      Hey Jeanine, Great to hear from you! Thanks for reaching out. Do you blog as well?

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    September 17, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Hello, I just bought the book. How do I get my copy? I did not get a prompt to provide my email address.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 5, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      Hi Christine, so sorry for the trouble. If you purchased through PayPal the eBook would be sent to your PayPal email address. I will send you an email as well, but please email me if you are still having trouble: HowWeeLearn@gmail.com I hope you love it!!

      Reply

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