All the Time Learning

I wanted to make a portable, easy-to-handle abacus, and here it is!  It is made from felt, and can be folded or rolled up, for easy travel or storage.

This abacus is for preschoolers and kindergartners, with just 10 beads.

Three felt doll kids . . .  

Big Blue Bug -- 

Have you ever thought about how vowels are used in every word -- but some consonants are not as frequent?  Well, this ebook, Big Blue Bug, is all about consonants . . .  there are printable work pages, one for each consonant, that kids can use to practice their handwriting.  There are three fun words to write, plus a phrase (such as "big blue bug").

You can see some sample pages here: 

http://www.gentleshepcurr.com/big-blue-bug.html

http://oneredeemedmom.com/review-type-write-touch-typing/

Van Gogh used a lot of tiny dash lines in many of his paintings.  So using this technique, I made some Van Gogh-style pictures.

First, a sketch --

Then with markers, lots of little dash lines; some of them go in twirly patterns, and some are in straight lines.

Next, color crayon is added -- to put in some more color flecks and shading.

Here is another set using felt pen first, then crayon added in:

This pattern set can be used to make a great variety of felt toys for imaginative play --  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/96009470/fuzzle-family-felt-felt-family-pattern

Paper Chain Trees!  These were spatter painted using a toothbrush and needlepoint canvas screen.

Math Facts THE EASY WAY. . .

https://www.etsy.com/listing/207347449/hands-on-math-work-page-printables-for

http://www.gentleshepcurr.com/paper-insects-project.html