Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Acorn Jewels

Found hundreds of acorn tops from a single tree in downtown Bloomington. The kids colored the insides thoroughly with markers, then filled them with Elmer's school glue and a pinch of glitter. They must be propped up somehow to dry so the glue doesn't spill. We used a base of "floam."

When they dry (takes about 24 hours) the color from the marker magically shines through the hardened glue and they look like jewels. They can be used for treasure hunt games, memory matching games, etc.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Love Affair With Bloomington

A love affair with Bloomington
Still as passionate as ever--

The people, the plants
Wild animals and ants
Nice neighborhood cats
Hidden library bats
Alleys secret and dark
Quiet spots in the park
Bright ideas abound
Simple pleasures are found

Like to kiss the sweet hills
With the hit of your heels
And to seek unique thrills
Riding swift on two wheels
Like to flirt with the dirt
Till your feelings are hurt
More a lifestyle than a town
To be lost and then found

Still as hot and heavy as ever
Love affair with Bloomington.