Temple Art Quotes

We have been encouraged to have a picture of the temple in every room in our house.  Even though we have some pictures of the temple around our home we haven't had any in the children's rooms.  I had seen some on pinterest with these quotes but wanted to make my own.  So, I did! 

This is for the boy's room.

I made this for the girl's room (doesn't it look like a castle?!)

Treat Bins

My kids bring in a LOT of treats.  Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and parades.  For a long time those treats would get left in bags, bins or baskets on the counter.  Driving me crazy with the mess until they would finally either eat through it or were done with it at which point we would throw it away.  About a year ago I introduced the "Treat Bins."

Each child has their own treat bin.  The bins are on the lowest shelf in our panty.  They are labeled with their names on the front (these are flipped around).  Now when the candy comes in the children enjoy going through their candy, eating some and then saving it in their bins.  It keeps the candy contained and out of my sight.  I also allow the children to eat from their treat bins whenever they like, but when it is gone it is gone.  It has helped my children regulate themselves a bit on when they eat treats and how much they decide to eat.  It also keeps my counters clean!

Tear Art - Pre-school Art

Today #4 Boy and I read some books about cows with #5 Boy, #6 Boy and #7 Boy.  I try to engage with my kids one on one sometime during the day, even if others are around.  So, this afternoon, I decided to do that for #4 Boy.  The other boys colored at the table but the art project was just for #4 Boy.  I love how it turned out.

Quick Easy Art project for preschoolers:

1. Pick and draw a photo

2. Have some paper for preschoolers to tear

3. Quick demo of how to tear and paste paper

4. Let them go at it (keeps them busy and it's not about perfection

5. Preschooler colors in where they don't want to add paper

6. Retrace outline of photo with sharpie (couple maybe do this in step 1).

7. Hang on the wall and enjoy!