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Magnetize me!

I need some help!
I need ideas for magnetic activities for toddlers - 18months to 3 years old. What is in your collection of great ideas?
Please share them here in this linky - you would be helping out to ensure 'Magnetic March' goes off well!

I have some resources available to help.

We have magnetic toys.

We have created magnetic toys to play with our horseshoe magnets.

We have some wand magnets.

 

As well as specialty toys with magnets.

Toys Tools and Treasures

OK gang start linking so I can impress my tots! :)

Kreative Resources Blog Hop!

Please join us in posting your blog link, so that others may come and follow you in the sharing experience!

This Linky will be open for one year so there is plenty of time to reach out to others.

Add your link at any time!

If you wish - please link back to us. The more the merrier!

Spread the word - tell others you are out there in the blogging world!

2011's Favorites!

If I had to pick our readers 2011's favourite posts here on Kreative Resources I wouldn't have been able to do it - but the stats show that you all enjoyed my Texture Boards the most. If any of you made your own I would love to see your variation.

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/05/texture-boards.html 

Then storage ideas seemed to be an important choice - we all need storage ideas for our classrooms - since space is usually at a premium.

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/05/storage-idea.html

Then bulletin board ideas was an attraction. I like to see what others create as well - it inspires me to keep up with creative new boards when ever possible!

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-winter-bulletin-board.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-christmas-gift-christmas-bulletin.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/05/bulletin-boards.html

 Next came sensory activities. I love making these and the kids love playing with them!

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/11/sensory-christmas-bin.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-i-spy-jars.html

 I would really love more feedback in 2012 - so that I can provide things which interest you or some inspiration for new sharing in 2012.

Links to famous artists

Have you ever wanted to be a famous artist - or at least recreate a picture like their's? Here's your chance! Loads of links - information and colouring sheets for a famous artist theme!

http://arthistory.about.com/od/coloring_pages/ig/Coloring-Pages/

http://www.colorwithleo.com/print-paintings.php

http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1678

http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/category/artsculture/famous-paintings/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/artists/subjects/portraits.shtml

http://other.999coloringpages.com/Coloring+Pages/Famous+Paintings.htm

http://other.999coloringpages.com/Coloring+Pages/Famous+Paintings.htm

http://www.squidoo.com/art-masterpiece-coloring-books

http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2007/06/20/color-inspiration-from-the-masters-of-painting/

Christmas / Winter Link Overload!

I have been going crazy on my Kreative Resources Facebook page linking up some awesome Christmas and Winter activities. There are crafts, FREE printables and loads of fun for the entire season! There are more than I can post here - I suggest checking in there daily to see what's happening!

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/snowman_crafts_for_kids.htm

http://www.azlearningbug.com/workshops/crafts/

http://www.craftynoodle.com/snowman

http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Special_Occassions/Christmas/saltdoughsnowman/saltdoughsnowman.html

http://www.ehow.com/way_5269330_easy-marshmallow-snowman-crafts.html

http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Snowman-Arts-and-Craft-Ideas.aspx

http://www.kidssoup.com/Winter/Snowman_craftsactivities.html

http://www.babycenter.com/kids-activities

http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/preschool-winter.htm

http://www.eslkidstuff.com/ChristmasGames.htm

http://subhubonline.blogspot.com/2011/11/run-run-run-as-fast-as-you-can-and.html?spref=fb

http://mrsjacksonsclasswebsiteblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/teachersfirst-classroom-planning.html

http://www.auntpeaches.com/2011/11/scented-pinecones-101.html?spref=fb

http://artwithmrssmith.blogspot.com/2010/12/snowy-holiday-trees.html?spref=fb

http://alljoinin.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-fine-motor-hanging-and.html

http://thebutterflyjungle.blogspot.com/2011/11/pipe-cleaner-christmas-trees.html?spref=fb

http://jen-peacefulparenting.blogspot.com/2010/12/super-sensory-bin.html?spref=fb

http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2011/11/theres-elf-on-my-shelf.html?spref=fb

http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/2010/10/mr-burba.html

Sorting Activity Links

Here are a few sorting activity links for your preschoolers:

http://www.preschool-learning-and-crafts.com/preschool-sorting-activities.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/05/colour-matching.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/09/colour-all-around-us.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/05/matching-geometric-shapes.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/05/matching.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/search/label/froebels%20gifts

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/search_result.php?i=83

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/search_result.php?i=172

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/search_result.php?i=121

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/search_result.php?i=238

http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2011/03/tong-play/

http://mamapeapod.blogspot.com/2011/07/guest-post-colour-sorting-collage.html

http://scottsbricks.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-many-ways-can-you-sort.html

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/09/outdoor-nature-hike-collecting-and-sorting-in-preschool/

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/05/counting-and-sorting-bugs-in-preschool/

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/04/sorting-it-all-out-in-preschool/

http://www.pre-kpages.com/sorting/

http://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/09/29/montessori-inspired-autumn-leaf-unit/

http://networkedblogs.com/pbD2g

http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2011/03/were-going-on-colour-hunt.html

Thank you to some of my blogging buddies for sharing!

Laura Eldredge, The SEEDS Network
http://www.theseedsblog.com/

Donna Ridley Burns & Sherry Hutton, Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning
http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/

Jamie Reimer, hands on : as we grow

http://handsonaswegrow.com/

Scott Wiley, Brick by Brick
http://scottsbricks.blogspot.com/

Deborah Stewart, Teach Preschool
http://www.teachpreschool.org/

Vanessa Levin, Pre-K Pages
http://www.pre-kpages.com/blog/

Deb Chitwood, Living Montessori Now
http://livingmontessorinow.com/

Anna Ranson, The Imagination Tree
http://www.theimaginationtree.com/

Halloween / Fall links

These are some of the links I have shared on my facebook page lately - and there are even more! Don't forget to follow me there to get daily links and ideas for your little tots! :)

Kreative Resources on Facebook

http://amomwithalessonplan.com/2011/10/15/halloween-numbers/

http://www.childcentralstation.com/2011/10/plunger-paint-pumpkin-patch.html?spref=fb

http://mrskarensclass.blogspot.com/2011/10/leaves.html

http://mrskarensclass.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-fun.html

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/10/pumpkin-vines-on-the-sticky-table/

http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2011/10/i-want-my-mummy.html?spref=fb

http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/2011/10/i-want-my-mummy.html?spref=fb

http://dancing-crocodile.blogspot.com/2011/10/our-classroom-tree-in-fall.html?spref=fb

http://www.craftsbyamanda.com/2011/10/craft-stick-scarecrows.html

http://mermaidscreations.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/4544/

http://funfamilycrafts.com/witches%e2%80%99-hats/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FunFamilyCrafts+%28Fun+Family+Crafts%29&utm_content=FaceBook

http://funfamilycrafts.com/sock-skeleton/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FunFamilyCrafts+%28Fun+Family+Crafts%29&utm_content=FaceBook

http://www.2teachingmommies.com/2011/10/pumpkins-expanded.html?spref=fb

http://www.livinglovinglearningnaturally.com/2011/10/toilet-roll-bats.html

http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcycled-2-liter-jack-o-lanterns.html?spref=fb

http://www.kiboomu.com/2011/10/13/halloween-ghost-and-spider-handprint-craft/

Friends of Kreative Resources

Some of our followers have added links to their blog here:
LINKS

We also welcome you to share your link with us so that others may learn from your skills and ideas!
The more we share - the more our children with grow and flourish from all that we have to offer!

It takes a village to raise a child!

Here are the added links:

http://auntannieschildcare.blogspot.com/

http://www.growinginprek.com/

http://playathomemom3.blogspot.com/

http://educatedforlove.blogspot.com/

http://boysbakingbargains.blogspot.com/

http://braininsights.blogspot.com/

http://mylittlestickynotes.blogspot.com/

http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/

http://handsonaswegrow.com/

http://quirkymomma.com/

http://littleilluminations.blogspot.com/

http://www.teachpreschool.org/

http://www.childcentralstation.blogspot.com/

http://www.habeebeehomeschooling.blogspot.com/

http://howlongisthishall.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/brickbybrickblog

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/

flightsofwhimsy.blogspot.com

Easy to make instruments

One of our Facebook followers Charmaine Teritaiti asked:

"Needing ideas for homemade musical instruments for a small group of 4 year old children for diploma assessment thanks"

Here are the links we found for her - hope you all find some neat projects of your own!

Drum
Oboes
http://www.mudcat.org/kids/
http://rhythmweb.com/homemade/
easy-homemade-musical-instruments
Homemade-Musical-Instruments
Printable instructions for homemade instuments
kids-musical-instruments
music-instruments
Activities


Don't forget to go to our Facebook page daily for wonderful new links for all your preschool needs.
Kreative Resources

Visit this page as well: http://www.facebook.com/#!/ChildsPlayMusicPerth

Creative activities - must have links

There are lots of creative people out there in Preschool land - I post a lot of links on my Facebook page - in case you miss them, I am trying to bundle them here from time to time! Hope you enjoy! I'd love to see pictures of some of the activities you try!

http://networkedblogs.com/lFjwi

http://www.kiboomu.com/2011/08/13/12345-fish-nursery-rhyme-counting-craft/

http://thepreschooltoolboxblog.com/?p=982#.Tj8h7YTSZnQ.facebook

http://www.chalkinmypocket.com/2011/04/featured-guest-jen-of-paint-cut-paste.html?spref=fb

http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2011/08/sandcastles.html?spref=fb

http://sunhatswellieboots.blogspot.com/2011/08/gloopy-glue-sand-art.html?spref=fb

http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2011/08/tutorial-black-glue-and-watercolor.html#.Tka9rpdQ0hI.facebook

http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/2011/08/elmers-glue-rainbow-glue-recycle-those.html?spref=fb

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/04/a-bundle-of-fun-with-these-crayons-in-preschool/

http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2011/08/fun-with-sidewalk-chalk.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FTUxR+%28Delicious+Ambiguity%29

http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2011/08/fun-with-sidewalk-chalk.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FTUxR+%28Delicious+Ambiguity%29

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-awesome-Harry-Potter-wand-from-a-sheet-of-/

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/08/diy-make-your-own-magnets-for-play-in-preschool/

Must make ideas

Take a look at these links for ideas that you may want to make for your classroom - I know I do!

http://twoboys-inourworld.blogspot.com/2010/09/rainbow-pompom-toy.html?spref=fb

http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/gummylumpcom/craft-stick-bracelets-kids-craft-105/10150259533426911

http://etadventures.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-if-matchboxes.html

http://www.crapivemade.com/2011/04/spiffy-scissors.html#.Tkcnc0lH8qQ.facebook

http://blogs.babble.com/toddler-times/2011/08/02/loads-of-toddler-fun-with-a-simple-balloon/

http://littlelearnerslounge.blogspot.com/2010/09/apple-sequencing.html?spref=fb

http://littlepandasplayschool.blogspot.com/2011/08/look-at-our-giant-balance.html#comment-form

Resource & Article Links

Providing interesting links is important when sharing with all of you - however what I may find interesting, you may not - so add what you think may be fitting to the category below in the comments area.

Don't forget to poke around the site connected to each link - there is probably a ton of other interesting things attached!

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2010/05/webbing-for-lesson-plans-in-preschool/

http://www.ivillage.com/child-development-help-kids-who-hit-and-bite/6-b-365470?nlcid=bt%7C08-01-2011%7C

http://www.daycareresource.com/printables/centersigns/centersignslables2222.html

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/seeding/node/32

http://scottsbricks.blogspot.com/2011/07/play-is-work-of-childhood.html?spref=fb

http://childhood101.com/2011/07/literacy-spot-29-literacy-learning-outdoors/

http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/learning/toddler_games.html

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=374

http://alicia-arnold.com/2011/06/27/a-yard-sale-find-brings-out-the-scientists-in-the-family/

http://intellokids.blogspot.com/2010/03/applying-piagets-developmental-theory.html

Link Lists

Just a quick note regarding the link lists:

I am going to try and update each list with new links as they become available - so check them often so you don't miss anything!
I am not good at bookmarking and all those other fancy Internet things - LOL - so I thought this would make quick reference easy!
Hope you agree and come by to make sure your lists are up to date as well! Tell your friends to join us!

If you have a great link to share, please add it to the comments below the corresponding category!

Geography Links

Geography for Tots can be fun - take a look at these links for inspiring ideas!

http://www.montessoriprintshop.com/Make_Land_and_Water_Forms.html

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

http://quirkymomma.com/2010/geography-post-card-swaps/

http://www2.ed.gov/PDFDocs/geography.pdf

http://www.papajan.com/geography/kid-geography-01.html

http://www.kidsource.com/education/geography/learn.geo6.html

http://lauraslifeintheslowlane.blogspot.com/2007/12/geography-for-toddlers.html

http://engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/geography-games-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/

http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/08/diy-map-wall-art.html

Ramadan activities

Jazmin Gaza Begum Kennedy made these with her kids and posted this picture over at Habeebee Homeschooling - nice idea looks great!

http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Ramadan/

http://amuslimchildisborn.blogspot.com/2010/08/toddler-activity-find-moon-for-me.html?spref=fb

http://amuslimchildisborn.blogspot.com/2010/08/ramadan-collage.html?spref=fb

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/notes/tonya-matney-abou-dakka/ramadan-help-for-mamas/10150346936231833

Don't forget to visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Habeebee-Homeschooling/168725359807468 for fun activities and more! 

Space Activity links

Here are enough space activity links to keep your kiddies busy for hours - tons of fun!

http://intellokids.blogspot.com/2011/03/kids-space-alien-crafts.html

http://intellokids.blogspot.com/2011/03/kids-space-alien-crafts.html

http://fairydustteaching.blogspot.com/2011/05/galaxy-playdough.html

http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2011/07/education-directory-jells-park-revisited/

http://playinginprep.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/space-play/

http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2009/10/balloon-rocket/

http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2010/06/little-purple-aliens-part-2/

http://booktalk.scholastic.com/2011/07/21/one-small-step-for-man-one-giant-literary-genre/

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3756335

http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2011/05/black-sparkle-play-dough.html

http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2011/07/folded-paper-paint-blending-part-2.html

http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2011/07/folded-paper-paint-blending.html?spref=fb

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/alien-invasion-masks-670056/

http://www.houseofbabypiranha.com/2010/01/alien-eye-headbands.html

http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/07/rockets.html

http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/kiddie-crafts-alien-eyes/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook

Here is our rocket!

Links to view

Ok over on our facebook page I have been going link crazy - Hubby is watching soccer so I need to keep busy - LOL
Seriously - go and take a look - I have found some interesting activities and articles!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kreative-Resources/212611188777184?sk=wall

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