Posts by Iris @ Roylco
Mrs. Knight uses our Retro Pop Paper!
Mrs. Knight shows us her beautiful classroom with her detailed photo gallery! One of the photographs shows Mrs. Knight’s take on table numbers! Mrs. Knight published “Inspiration to Fruition… Thank you!” on August 9, 2013 where she talks about her various inspirations for her classroom. The table numbers she made were made from our R15303…
Read MoreCraft Spotlight: Alphabet Pasting Pieces
This week’s Craft Spotlight highlights our Alphabet Pasting Pieces as we get set for literacy activities! Use this literacy tool as an introduction to letter recognition, letter order and to help students construct new words. The Alphabet Pasting Pieces are small cutouts of letters in different fonts and colors to help students get used to…
Read MoreArt Propellor uses our Straws and Connectors!
One Sunday a month, our local Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery hosts a family drop-in night, which brings in a large group of children of all ages! The programs are organized to help children explore a range of art materials and activities. A popular feature of these art programs is our very own Straws and Connectors! Our…
Read MorePaint Bellows and Lace Circle Stencils
Extending our exploration of Paint Bellows, I’ll show you how to use this unique painting tool to create beautiful stencil art combined with our Lace Circles! Read on for more details! Age: 5-8 Duration: 10 minutes You’ll Need: • R5419 Paint Bellows • R24910 Lace Circles • Art paper • Tempera paint • Paint tray…
Read MoreCraft Spotlight: Paint Bellows!
This week’s craft post focuses on our versatile Paint Bellows! These simple art tools make a big statement with interesting paint effects! The unique accordion-like chamber allows paint to be drawn into the bellow and helps propel the paint out when it is depressed and released. Watch the video for a look at what kinds…
Read MoreJeanene from Earth Boys uses our Stained Glass images!
Jeanene from Earthboys posted a great feature on her blog about holiday crafts. One of the crafts featured was our R52085 Snowflake Stained Glass Frames! Jeanene’s post can be found at her site Earthboys and is entitled, “Handmade Holidays, Yarn Along — Angels and Fairies.” Her post was made on December 11, 2010. Jeanene’s photos show…
Read MoreColor Diffusing Paper Game Pad
Combine all your favorite classic board games and take them with you wherever you go! Perfect for those long car-rides or for group playtime sessions in the classroom. Age: 6+ Duration: 20 minutes You’ll Need: • R15212 Color Diffusing Paper 12 x 18″ (30.5 x 46 cm) • Assorted buttons: R2131 Bright Buttons or R2143…
Read MoreCraft Spotlight: Touch and Match Animal Cards
A good way to encourage sensory interplay is through games! Try our fun-tastic R76530 Touch and Match Animal Cards, which features colorful cartoon playing cards and animal-shaped buttons. Read on and learn how to play!!The Touch and Match Animal Cards are a great way to get groups of students together to play, especially if you…
Read MoreNellie Mae from This Little Blog of Mine uses our Amazing Animal Paper!
Halloween has already come and gone, but if you are planning to host a kids’ dress-up party this weekend, take a cue from Nellie Mae and use some of our Animal Skins Paper to make quick and easy costumes! Nellie Mae posted her students’ work on May 18, 2011 under the title, “Why I love…
Read MoreRemembrance Day Wreath
Use the poppies from our Remembrance Day Poppy kit to decorate your handmade Remembrance Day wreath! Everyone in your class can contribute to this activity using their hand-prints as leaves for the wreath! Age: 5+ Duration: 30 minutes You’ll Need: • R42005 Remembrance Day Poppies • Bristol paper • Fingerpaint paper • Green fingerpaint • Glue •…
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