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Love your posts about the bag swap. I am working on bags for my daughters now & trying to find enough people for my own swap. When can we expect to see the post about the pre-school bags? Thanks for you time!
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ReplyDeleteI'm working on that post as we speak. Should be up this afternoon. Thanks for reading!
Emily, maybe the dollar store has metal stove burner covers. I know the Reading Recovery teachers at my school use those for mini magnet boards (instead of cookie sheets). Or after Christmas maybe someone will have the lid of a popcorn tin.
ReplyDeleteHI Emily, thanks for stopping by my blog to let me know that you used the rainbow rice. I love how you wrote about each bag and included all the details. I have participated in two swaps with Unsolicited Advice, but because I'm in Canada the shipping is actually quite expensive. I will have to stick with making my own bags and there are a lot on your site the we do not have yet. Thanks for all the great ideas!
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What great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Heidi's ideas are great for mini magnetic boards! This past year I just bought the smallest magnetic board that Staples sells. It has worked okay, but I spent way too much money on it. Actually I have no clue where it is right now! I'll have to keep an eye out for burner covers and popcorn tins if I can't find it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE what you've done and so thankful you shared this! Recently just became a WAHM and am looking for fun, educational things to do with my little girl! Thanks you!
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You can also use an 8 or 9 inch metal cake pan as a magnet board. It's compact and it can hold the pom poms as well for travel. Or maybe even a small tin that you would put Christmas cookies in, even better because it has a lid!
ReplyDeleteI have seen small magnetic picture frames that would work great for your pom pom magnets. I have seen them at craft fairs and unique shops in Holland, MI (Home & Company).
ReplyDeleteNice ideas!!
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I'm the Director of a child care center and was super excited to see the ideas on here. Many of them are wonderful but I wanted to let you know I did get an uneasy feeling about some.. please be careful of items that may be potential choking hazards. The general rule of thumb is: if an item can fit through a toilet paper tube, it IS considered a choking risk and should not be given to children under the age of three.
ReplyDeleteAlso, magnetic pieces are dangerous for young toddlers. They could swallow the magnets and it could do serious damage to their internal parts.
I'm not trying to be Debby Downer and your ideas are amazing..just don't want anyone to get hurt and it come back on you. :(
Anon, I can understand your concern. I hope that all parents are aware of the dangers in almost any activity or toy for young children. The parents must make the decision about which activities are appropriate for their child and then supervise them accordingly. Personally, my daughter has only been allowed to play with a select few of these activities and only when she is sitting right next to me so I can be sure nothing goes in her mouth.
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I too was a bit concerned-- about the developmental appropriateness of some of these for a toddler, however I teach Kindergarten and think some of these ideas are terrific for 4 and 5 year olds! Thanks for sharing and included the lovely photos.
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ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cute!! For the magnetic pom poms... You can get a metal box... like the kind you put Christmas cookies in or whatever. You can usually find them real cheap around any holiday, or you can buy them at a craft store with out any decoration on them (these do seem more expensive than the holiday ones). A lunch box works well too. I am making magnetic "paper" dolls and am using a large metal box for play and storage.
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ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cute!! For the magnetic pom poms... You can get a metal box... like the kind you put Christmas cookies in or whatever. You can usually find them real cheap around any holiday, or you can buy them at a craft store with out any decoration on them (these do seem more expensive than the holiday ones). A lunch box works well too. I am making magnetic "paper" dolls and am using a large metal box for play and storage.
Christy
I have been looking for some great quiet bags for church and found you on pinterest! Thanks for sharing! P.S. my babies name is also Adelaide!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how much rice you need to use for the swap -- about how much did you use per child?
ReplyDeleteHow much rice per child for the rainbow rice busy bag swap?
ReplyDeleteIt's really your preference. Our bag looks to be at least 4 cups. I think a cup per color is a good starting point if you're planning to do a few colors.
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