Joe and I spent a couple days after completing our stART project reading about the fruits and vegetables mentioned throughout the book. In the back of the book are a few pages with in depth descriptions of each fruit/vegetable that you see in Eating the Alphabet. I also picked up some fruits from the grocery store that Joe has never had before, kumquats, mango and kiwi, and we ate them. He only liked the mango:-). I should have gotten pictures, but didn't even think to.
I did something a little different for our art project. I've had window markers for a couple years and hardly ever remember to pull them out. I decided to get them out (I was inspired by Christy) and let the kids have fun drawing some of the fruits and veggies from the book on the windows in our school/playroom. They LOVED this!!
Joe drew a watermelon, carrots, cucumber and banana.
Here is what Hanna drew:
Another fun week of stART. I look forward to linking up at A Mommy's Adventures and seeing what everyone else has created too!
**We also did a project this week based on the book Autumn Leaves, by Ken Robbins. To see this project, Fall Leaf Suncatchers, click here.**
We haven't read this book in a long time. I am a big fan of Lois Ehlert. I have never tried kumquats either. I should look for them. R and I both LOVE kiwi though. Cute idea to draw the fruits and veggies.
ReplyDeleteI love ALL of the fruits you all tried! I wish I had some low windows that my kids could draw on because it looks so fun.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Ds4 and I read this book last week for his 5 senses theme and I too was surprised at some of the fruits and veggies I'd never heard of.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, something totally different! You are always so creative.
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty window! :)
ReplyDeleteDang it! I forgot to do a stART project! We for sure will do one next week.
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This looks like a great book - we'll have to look for it. I really love the look of your blog - your photos on top and your tabs. If you don't mind advising a complete stranger :) how did you do that?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea. We just got this book at our library's yearly book sale. Now, I'm going to think of something fun to do with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to get to try out some of the new fruit they read about.
ReplyDeleteTheir drawings are great too - looks like they put a lot of energy into them.
We read this book as well not so long ago. Great job on window drawings. We have windows crayons too (part of Crayola giveaway), but I haven't found the courage to hand them over yet :)
ReplyDeleteWe haven't read this book yet, but really enjoyed some of her others. I will have to check it out, I think Emily would like it. This is a great project!!! Thank you for linking up :0)
ReplyDeleteWow, Hanna can really draw. I wish I had that talent.
ReplyDeleteWe bought window markers just last week. I was going to use them as a way to motivate Caleb to want to write his numbers and letters.
Love just about any book from this author as well.
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We read this book years ago when we were learning letters but it obviously stuck in my memory as a "good one". LOL
ReplyDeleteI love your window painting, guys. Good job! ;)
I love the window art! Have to get some window pens myself, if Papa will allow it:)
ReplyDeleteWe took out this book from the library this week too! How fun to get to draw the fruits and vegetables on the windows!
ReplyDeleteSo funny!!! We JUST got this book from the library a few days ago!!! Love the window marker idea. My kids would love it!!!
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