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I have a complex. I see something online and think, I can do that! I want to try! RIGHT... THIS... MINUTE... And I can't do anything until I do it. I get really determined sometimes. :) So, when I saw all the awesome wing back chairs being redone, I wanted to try my hand at it. I found this beauty at my local DI for $30. The below chart from Little Green Notebook let me know how much I'd need for my little chair. (Totally worth Pinning to look back at later!) I got 5 1/2 yards of gray velvet and cording for the piping. I didn't take any 'during the process' pictures. I will tell you though: my fingers were sore, the living room was covered in staples, and I broke 1 needle on my sewing machine going through so many layers of velvet. (I'd drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable.) I'd think twice about doing another, but I loved the end product! (I love before and after pictures!) This is going to look great at a gray, eggplant and white/ivory wedding coming up! Mr. Bentley wanted to get in on the picture taking. If you feel like you want to take this kind of project too, jump onto Remodelaholic. She has a step-by-step on how she did it. Or why go through the hassle. If you are in Southern Utah, you can rent it for your wedding for $15! (Keep posted, many more rental furniture items to be posted soon!) Happy Planning!

Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve joined in here at Itch to Stitch. I’m a teacher and back to school time is a crazy, exciting, hot mess as I’m sure many of you know. Do you know what else used to be a hot mess for me?! Removing serger seams! Honestly, I didn’t used to […]

Who knew there were so many art projects and sensory play recipes for kids using liquid starch! Here’s a list of some of my favorite activities for kids using liquid starch- from slimes to paper mache! (This post contains affiliate links.) Follow our Recipes for Play and Creating Pinterest board! *This post was originally published on December …

What kid doesn't love parachutes? My boys have gotten so many of those parachuting army men as party favors, I've lost count. And forget trying to untangle the strings. (Ain't nobody got time for that!) The weather may not have been on our side, but with so many rainy days this summer, eventually you just throw caution to the wind and do outdoor activities anyway. And so it was the day we made DIY parachutes. Making these was simple. We had all the supplies we needed around the house. What You Need Disposable plastic (or paper) cup Plastic garbage sack String (we used some tightly twisted yarn) Paper punch Scissors Tape Measure or yardstick How to Make It First we punched holes in the top of the plastic cups, just under the rim. You'll need to punch four holes equal distance apart (approximately). Next we cut one plastic kitchen garbage sack into a 14-inch square. Since we made two parachutes, we measured and cut the bag with it flattened (i.e. two plies) so we had two squares with only a few cuts. Now we cut four 14-inch lengths of string for each parachute. Our oldest son gathered a corner of the plastic square and tied one length of string to it, leaving only a small tail. He repeated this with the other four corners. Then we tied each string to a different hole on the cup. (TIP: Try to keep the tails all the same length so you don't get a lopsided parachute.) Now all that was left to do was to go to a high place and drop those puppies. My sons perched on the landing of our deck and later our yard's play set. They LOVED watching them gracefully float to the ground. My oldest son tucked the parachute in the cup and dropped it to see what would happen. It sank to the ground with lightning speed. That's gravity for ya! How Does a Parachute Work The cup glides slowly down thanks to something known as air resistance (or drag). When air gets under it, the plastic parachute fans out for maximum coverage; this air resistance slows the fall of the object tremendously. This great activity came from Patricia A. Staino's wonderful book Magic Moments: Super Science with Your Kids. Check it out!

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Check out these activities teaching children patience! Learn how to work on patience skills for younger and older kids!

I didn't know there were so many different types of fleece! And she has links to a ton of FREE fleece patterns. Love this sewing site!

So you've found yourself in the pickle of having some cold brews, but no bottle opener. What is one to do? Fear not! These 9 MacGyver-esque tricks will get it open in no time.

I haven’t been sewing for too many years, but one thing I noticed when I first started was a movement to #topstitchallthethings. I’m telling you, it didn’t matter what group I was in, if you were sewing, you were topstitching. What I later discovered was the lost art and technique of understitching. Understitching is the […]

Jesus Picks His Disciples includes the printables for the dozen Disciples egg carton! An oldie but goodie post!

You probably know the scratch off lottery tickets? Ever wondered how to make them? Well, they are very fun & easy to make. I used to make gr...

I received a handout at a workshop I recently attended on different factors coaches can look for in classroom observations. Collecting quality evidence during observations and presenting it in a clear manner to teachers is such an important piece of improving teacher practice and student achievement…so this handout really got me thinking about what I look […]

There's always a big push to integrate subjects, especially in order to meet standards. This post shares five ways to integrate writing into science class!

Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! At The Primary Peach we’re having a blast! SO much fun, that it’s been a WHOLE YEAR since we first started! We’re so excited, that we’re celebrating! What better way to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!! But first…a FREEBIE! (You’re going to want to head over to The ... Read more

It’s been so much fun playing with my new favorite toy/ tool the Cricut Maker. It’s so amazing what it can cut! Today I’m sharing my tips on a pattern that Cricut offers in Design Space – The Cricut Make Cover Tutorial. It’s a cover that fits nice and snugly over your Cricut Maker and...

So this is only my second year using IPads in the classroom, but I am hooked! I’m pretty sure my kids are too! 😉 I’m here to share another app that I’ve found to be SUPER user friendly (read: easy for kids AND teachers to navigate) but also with endless uses in the classroom! Have […]

This 30-Day Walking Challenge is just what you need to jump start your fitness journey! Great for beginners, and easy to adapt for advanced fitness geeks!

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Do your students get bored doing the same mutation examples on a worksheet? I can so relate. I was in this boat not too long ago until I...

On the fence about the EasyPress 2? I'm covering some Cricut EasyPress 2 FAQs today, and pretty sure you'll be convinced!

Here's a great idea I spotted on Pinterest.... I tried this lesson with my middle school students and they had so much fun with it! I originally used a copy machine to enlarge students' fingerprints. It was cumbersome and time-consuming. But then I figured out a faster, easier, and better way! For detailed instructions with photos, tips, writing prompts, a student gallery, and fascinating fingerprint facts, check out my fun resource on TPT! My pdf also comes with 3 ready-to-use fingerprint enlargements in case you don't have time to take students' actual fingerprints. This can also be helpful for students who arrive late or miss the first day when you work on these. Optional... use colored pencils to lightly add some designs in the background before tracing over your writing with Sharpie. This will personalize your self-portrait even more!

Afternoons can be hard when you have little ones who don’t nap anymore but really need an hour or so to recharge and be still.

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Get to know the creator of the famous 'Blue Dog' with these Gorgeous George Rodrigue Art Projects for Kids, just in time for the artist's birthday!

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So for the past few weeks in Science, we’ve been learning about the weather. Strange at this time of year, I know, but our district dictates when we teach specific concepts and I guess this is when they want us to teach weather! We had so much fun, I am so excited to share our […]

Sewing a straight stitch seems like the most basic of sewing skills. It is the most used type of stitching, especially when it comes to beginner sewing

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27 Ways to Learn with Ping Pong Balls! Ping Pong balls are a great learning manipulative! They are cheap, customizable, and great for kinesthetic learners.

Are you struggling to get your students to wash their hands? This simple experiment is a great way to give students a visual as to why hand washing is a vital part to combat the spreading of germs! This experiment is perfect for the beginning of the school year, winter when germs seem to spread with exceptional ease, or for a science fair project. Activities are aimed for students in 3rd/4th grade, but many can be adjusted to fit younger grades. ❱❱❱Included in this download are ❰❰❰ ⭐ Example Pictures ⭐ Experiment Directions ⭐ Observation Journal Cover Sheet ⭐ Reading Passages ⭐ Observation Recording Sheets ⭐ Writing Response Sheets ⭐ Word Bank Cards ⭐ Hand Washing Poster ⭐ Scientific Method Chart for Science Fair Projects *Updated 3-10-20 to include 20 additional pages!* I hope this unit is as valuable for your class as it was for mine! →Please note...this is a science experiment. I cannot promise that it will work out perfectly every time! Climate, type of bread used (organic, fresh, preservatives, etc), moisture in the air...all these can play a factor in your outcome. For best results, I would recommend using bread from your local bakery that is fresh with minimal preservatives, but I have done the experiment with regular cheap bread and had it work great too. For an even more inclusive experiment, try several different kinds of breads. It's a science experiment, have fun with it! :) ←

Here is a look into how we organize our monthly Mother Goose Time Curriculum so we can find everything we need each day.