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May Day: Seattle Style.

by Bethany Dunn

April 30, 2009

May Day is tomorrow, May 1st; and it's a great opportunity to share some fun, spring crafts with your preschooler.

While May Day is celebrated for many traditions and in many ways across the world; in the United States it is generally celebrated with the creation of May Baskets. The baskets are usually filled with flowers and then left at a friend or neighbor's door. The giver will then ring the door bell or knock and run away. If the receiver of the May Day Basket is quick enough and can catch the giver; a kiss is exchanged.

To me the day puts two of my favorite things together: flowers and crafts! Here's how you can have fun, too.

Make a May Day Maypole. Another fun May Day activity is the tradition of a Maypole. For this smaller version, you'll just need some ribbon or streamers, a paper towel roll and stickers.

No May Day would be complete without a May Day Basket. They are easy enough to make, you'll have enough time to make one to give away and one to keep. Another option for your May Day Basket are these made out of paper plates. So hard to choose, we may make both.

In France, wishing wells feature prominently in the celebration of May Day. Make one of your own and get your wishes (and coins!) ready.

Not up for a full-blown craft project? Then how about coloring some May Day themed coloring pages? Print these out and you're ready to go.

Enjoy May Day!  Read more...

The Sun is Out, but the Snow May Be On Its Way.

by Bethany Dunn

March 05, 2009

Snow or no snow...spring is just around the corner - I can FEEL it. Here's some great ways to get through another week while waiting for spring to arrive.

This Friday is Free First Friday Concert night at Music Works Northwest (the non-profit community music school). This month will feature Linda Bailey and Klaus Liebetanz performing family-friendly flute duets. Admission is free.

Want something to do together as a family? The Bellevue Family YMCA is hosting a Family Fun Night on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm - open to the public ($5 for non members). You and your children can enjoy craft projects, gymactivities and swimming.

Go celebrate Dr. Suess' 105th Birthday on Saturday at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park from pm 9:00 - 11:00 am. There will be entertainment, crafts, stories, and, OF COURSE, green eggs and ham!

The City of Kent is hosting Kent Kids' Arts Day on Saturday at the Kent Commons. Artists will guide your little Picasso through a variety of hands-on art experiences. You can also take a brake from all the art and listen to live entertainment all day.

Not ready to give winter up yet? Hold on by enjoying Preschool Skate (Monday through Friday, 11:00am - 3:00 pm) at Castle Ice Arena - free is a great price!  Read more...

It's raining, BUT...

by Bethany Dunn

January 08, 2009

...it's supposed to stop on Friday. I truly hope that wherever you are; you are warm and safe. Looking for things to do for your preschooler during our relentless rain storm? Here's an old Seattle Savvy post on how to have fun when the rain won't stop . Looking for things to do this weekend? We've got your plans right here. It's the very last weekend to experience the Adventures of Mr.  Read more...

Fall crafts to keep your preschooler busy.

by Bethany Dunn

October 15, 2008

I had a friend in college whose mother would decorate their home for each season, and by DECORATE, I mean that the take down/set up for each season would take the better part of three days and that decorations would cover every surface in their home. EVERY. LAST. SURFACE. I distinctly remember my friend describing to me in detail the difference in the decorations between fall, Halloween  Read more...

The littlest Picasso: art classes for your Seattle preschooler.

by Bethany Dunn

September 17, 2008

My three-year-old daughter, Sis, started preschool last week; and THIS week she starting bringing art projects home. (I guess the first week is an "art-free" zone? I have no idea.) Outside of the formal arts curriculum (drawing circles/lines, coloring pictures), our preschool often uses " found objects " for unique art projects. Just what is a "found object"? When used in an artistic  Read more...

Getting out of Seattle: the car trip survival kit.

by Bethany Dunn

August 22, 2008

The kids and I are heading over the mountains and through the woods tomorrow to visit family. The whole trip should take approximately six hours; which includes stops and lunch. Gah. Here's how I'm planning to make the time FLY by. Well, as least not CRAWL by. Map your journey. If you're going somewhere you've never been to before (like me), be sure to have your route figured out. There  Read more...

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