Busy Bag Exchange December 2013

Nothing feels better then being prepared!  With a little one tagging along, sometimes that's easier said then done!  Colleen organized a busy bag exchange that pooled the creativity and resources of many moms.  Participating moms made 8 of the same activity and left with 8 different activities for their little one.  There were two groups, one older and one younger.  I was in the younger group and here's what I walked away with.

1. Suzanne's mystery milk jug monster:  this striking little guy in filled with different objects for matching and sensory play. 

Owen thinks he's a great new pal.

   

More milk jug ideas

2. Danielle's counting activity: match up counting pieces with picture cards

Counting cards idea 

3. Wendy's Popsicle stick puzzles: easy for little hands to hold, there are 5 different pictures to create

 Popsicle stick how to

4. Emily's Pom Pom stuff it:  thank goodness these directions were provided.

Pom Pom link.

5.Britney's color match plates: 3 plate colors with many objects to sort color ls where they belong

Simalar how to

6. Colleen's pizza playtime: a wonderful felt set with dough, sauce and toppings for a variety of sensory, counting, and creative play

 Felt pizza and more

7. Marie's dynamic disks: many paper disks with slots for stacking and patterns for matching

                                    

 Marie's inspiration

8. Lorna's wooden coin memory game: simple pairs of pictures to match or play memory with

 My inspiration

I was super impressed with everyone's product and creativity. Also, I am thrilled to be prepared for a time when ideas run thin and energy runs high! Thanks to Colleen and the gang for an awesome busy bag exchange!