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How to Stencil- A Time Out Chair Tutorial plus MORE Stenciling Ideas

Mar

2013

I am not only a mom of 4, but I am also a preschool teacher of 10 and one of the ways I discipline my kids both in the home and in the classroom is by having them sit for a short time in a Time Out Chair. The Time Out Chair I made a couple years ago has seen better days, so when Blue Print Social asked me to be a part of a campaign where I could show my readers how to stencil a fun piece of furniture, I knew right away it was time to spruce up that little chair of mine. While browsing Walmart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Furniture & Decor, Home and Garden, Paint, Promotions · Tagged With: chairs, parenting, preschool, Sponsors & Giveaways

Upcycled Montessori-Style Crayon Holder

Oct

2012

by Todays Post 31 Comments

This tutorial for a Montessori-Style Crayon Holder continues to be one of the most popular guest-posts to ever publish on Somewhat Simple. Originally featured in August of 2010, I decided to re-share this creation from Mom's Crafty Space for those of you who are newer readers and didn't get to see it the first time around. Here is Heidi with the fabulous tutorial: . . . . . One of my favorite things in the Montessori classroom is the way they set out their art materials as though they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, DIY · Tagged With: preschool, repurposing, school, supplies

Hand Print Ghosts {With Cute Poem}

Oct

2012

by Stephanie 2 Comments

We made these hand print ghosts in preschool last week and the kids LOVED them! Simply get black paper and a white crayon. Trace each child's hand and add some googly eyes- THAT'S IT! I also wrote the following poem: 2 little ghosts so spooky and white, They come out and play on Halloween night. They clap and they snap, they throw around balls, They leave sticky marks on furniture and walls. They give hugs and kisses- they're quite a site to see- These 2 little ghosts belong all to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Paper Crafts, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Halloween, preschool

Spotlight on A Little Tipsy

Oct

2011

by Stephanie Leave a Comment

Hi There! I am so excited to be here. Somewhat Simple was one of the very first blogs I read and swapped with when I first started blogging. I was really excited to see her on the Dating Divas swap schedule for October! Michelle, from A Little Tipsy here, taking the wheel for the day! Nope not drunk (what a relief- you will not be taking your tour with a drunk driver), I may or may not be a bit clumsy though. I'm going to be giving you a quick tour of some of my favorite blog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Food, Rooms of the House, Sewing · Tagged With: clothing, features, preschool

Preparing Your Child for Preschool

Sep

2011

by Stephanie Leave a Comment

Back-to-School time can be scary for any child, no matter how old they are, but it is especially hard for 3 and 4 year olds who are preparing for their first day of preschool. Many of my little preschool students have never been away from their parents and the separation anxiety those first several days can be heartbreaking for both the child and their parent! But here are 5 simple suggestions I offer to those parents whom ask: "Whats the best way to prepare my child for preschool?" Lay out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Real Life, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Back to School, fall, preschool