The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Retelling Ziploc Activity

I am working on, creating a Book Tote for The Very Hungry Caterpillar , filled with activities and props that go along with the story. I am participating in a swap with 11 other woman to create this together. Last night, I finished up my final contribution, a Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Retelling Ziploc Bag Activity. This was so simple to make and my son had a ball with it this morning! All I did was download and print the free file from the Teaching Heart Blog, which can be found here.

 

 

 

I laminated the pieces to make them more durable, if you don't have access to a laminator, I'd recommend printing the file on cardstock. I cut out all of the pieces, including the holes for the mouth and the stomach.

I taped the caterpillar onto a sandwich sized Ziploc bag and cut an opening in onside of the bag for the mouth. Nice and simple and ready to play with! You can use this in conjunction with the book or on it's own to see if your child can retell the story. In order, slip each piece of food into the caterpillar's mouth and you will see it in his belly. Too cute!

 

Pretty & Super Easy Felt Rose Tutorial

Seeing that I have two boys, I like to mix things up every once in awhile and make some girly stuff. The other day, I decided to try to make some felt roses. I could not believe how simple and fun they were to make. There are so many fun things you can do with them! I think I may make a wreath out of them, one is spring colors and eventually, a heart shaped wreath covered in red roses. They would be absolutely adorable additions to girls hair clips and headbands!

 

Before I start, let me apologize for the pictures, it is extremely difficult to take pictures while I am doing something! LOL I have yet to master that skill!

 

First, start with a square of felt. The larger the square, the larger the rose. As you can see, the square does not have to be perfect.

 

Cut the 4 corners of the square off to make it a rounded square.  

 

 

Start at any corner, it doesn't matter which one and cut a spiral pattern. My cutting is completely free hand and is far from even, believe it or not, it makes for a prettier rose. In the middle of your spiral, there will be a small square.

 

Start with the outside corner and tightly roll it up.

 

 

Roll it so that one side stays even and the other side will form the petals of the rose.

 

When you get to your little square, you are just about finished.

Glue the square to the bottom of the flower. I prefer hot glue, I think it is the best glue for felt, plus it dries in seconds. 

 

Trim any excess off the square and you are done!

 

A beautiful felt rose. Now to decide what to use it for!



My Tulip Floral Arrangement -- Welcome Spring!

I went to Michael's the other day to pick up some random craft supplies and I saw the most beautiful fake flower arrangement. I thought it would be absolutely perfect to brighten up my house for Spring, until I saw the price... It was on sale for 50% off and it was still $42.00! So, I figured I'd take advantage of their 60% off their flowers and make one myself.  I was able to make for less than half of what they wanted and it only took me like 20 minutes to make it. The fake tulips that I bought are normally $4.99 a piece, on sale they were $1.50 each. I bought a few bunches of the fern, they were on sale for 50% off. I picked up the basket for $3.99, which was also on sale for 50% off at Michael's. I stopped at the Dollar Tree and got the floral foam and moss. When I got home I threw it all together (while my kids were still awake no less). It is so pretty and Springy and it was so simple to make.