More Marble Runs

Burgin is currently 26 months

Pool noodles, cardboard boxes and tubes make for quick and easy marble runs which lead to hours of fun!

Prayer File Folder Games

My husband and I teach Kindergarden Catholic religious education. I love the concept of file folder games, so I incorporated it with learning prayers. Once I find a spot to upload them, these are the ones I have:

• The Lord's Prayer


• Hail Mary


• Glory Be

How to Assemble:

1. Print two copies of the prayers. I used color to make it easier for the younger children. To make it harder for older children, copy in black and white.

2. Laminate one of the copies.

3. Glue the non-laminated copy to the file folder. I had to trim the sides a bit to make it fit better.

4. With the laminated copy, cut out the colored phrases. I trimmed off the excess siding. For older kids, a B&W version with all the words cut out could be done.

5. On a Freezer bag, I labeled it with a corresponding number if having multiple copies/prayersFor example, Glory Be 1. On the back of the laminated pieces, I label with shorthand which bag it goes to, GB1 (short for Glory Be #1). This way if pieces are found on the floor, it is easily determined which bag it goes to.

Marble Run

Burgin is currently 26 months

Burgin is obsessed with marbles. Of course, I always watch him closely that he doesn't put any in his mouth.

I found the idea for the one made out of the cereal box from Made by Joel - it is extremely easy, and fast to make. My son was busy playing with it for hours and I also was able to use it in teaching our religious education class.

Pudding (or Yogurt) Paint

Burgin is currently 26 months

Just add a couple of drops of food coloring to some pudding or yogurt.

The "Clean up Crew" helped clean for me afterwards!