Twinkle Twinkle..My Little Star | Dandy Wishes

In honor of dandelion season and the little hands that carry bouquets of sunshine:

A dandelion is a lovely thing
A gift only a child would bring
Grown where tiny feet can trod,
Symbols of love placed by God.

Too sweet! Yes.. to some dandelions are weeds but to a child they are beautiful flowers. Pick a few, leaving the stems long and tie them together to make a dandelion flower crown. Your child will feel so special showing off their hand made flowered tiara treasure! Shine, Shine, Shine!

Twinkle Twinkle....My Little Star

Warm up your senses with Kool-Aid Playdough!!

It's easy as 1,2,3...ok and maybe 4.
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
3 tbsp oil
1 sm pkg Kool-Aid

Combine the above ingredients. Add in 1 cup boiling water. Stir and knead until it forms a soft ball. Store in a sealed bag or storage container. This playdough will stimulate smell and tactile senses, while developing fine motor strength. Get out your cookie cutters and rolling pin and get ready to squish and pound this non-toxic playdough. Let your kiddos shine and show off their sweet smelling creations.

Twinkle Twinkle....My Little Star

Help your child Shine Shine Shine. Engage in a fun creative activity that sparks imagination, challenges fine motor skills and hand eye coordination.



Paper Dolls - Paper Bag & Magazine Makeover
Supplies:
Paper Bag
Scissors
Glue Stick
Magazine

Cut a 6 1/2 by 24 inch piece of the paper bag. Fold it accordion style about 4 inches wide. Use a paper clip to keep it together. Cut out the silhouette of the doll making sure to leave hands that connect. You may want to help your little one draw the image and then cut. Lay the linked dolls out flat and decorate with pretty magazine paper. Use your imagination....funky printed skirts with matching sun hats, sporty trousers with a textured shirt. Have fun!

Twinkle Twinkle...My Little Star

Help your child Shine Shine Shine. Engage in a fun creative activity that sparks imagination, challenges fine motor skills and hand eye coordination.

Macaroni Necklace
Supplies: Macaroni that is tubular in shape, hand sanitizer (or rubbing alcohol), food coloring and yarn.

Directions:At least one hour before, color the macaroni by mixing in a bowl or ziplock bag. 1 cup of macaroni to three squirts of sanitizer, add three drops of food coloring then mix. Spread out mixture on a wax paper covered cookie sheet, let dry. Have kids string the noodles with yarn for necklaces. Depending on your childs age, they could color the macaroni once sealed in the baggies.

Let your kiddo sport there fancy necklace on the go. Showing off their artsy talents will fostering self confidence...let them Shine Shine Shine!

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