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- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jul 11, 2019 | Reading
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DIY Flag Optical Illusion!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jun 11, 2019 | STEM
Wave those Stars and Stripes this Fourth!
History of the Flag
There are 50 stars for each state in the Union, and 13 red and white stripes representing the original colonies. The flag was first created in 1777!Flag Optical Illusion
In honor of our banner this Fourth, let’s create an optical illusion using “negative” colors. To create this “trickery” on your eyes, you will need green, yellow, and black molding clay. It was also a great exercise to create a “normal-colored” flag with the traditional red, white, and blue.When you stare at the flag with the opposite colors for an extended time, your eyes will register an afterimage upon glancing on a white surface. But more on that later!
Cover cookie sheets or cutting boards in parchment paper. You will need a spot to put your flags. We used a patio table so the clay didn’t stick onto anything and then transferred it over to the parchment.
Begin by making the stripes of the negative-colored flag. A negative image is a normal image’s total inversion. It’s where light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light.Red is the first strip on the American flag, so you will want to choose the green for the first stripe.
The children will enjoy rolling out the modeling clay.
Since the negative flag is a total inversion of the normal flag, greens will appear red, black will appear white, and yellows will appear blue. The yellow part of the flag will need some black “stars”, so little balls of black modeling clay should be placed on the yellow. Small motors skills at work!
The negative flag is all set. Create a traditional American flag for comparison.
Did you know that the white stripes stand for purity and innocence, and the red stripes stands for valor and hardiness? The field of blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Now stare at the center of it for a full 30 seconds.
Optical Illusion Explanation
After they have stared at the flag, have your child then look at a white wall or surface. Your child will clearly see an image of a red, white, and blue American flag. What they see is a phenomenon called an “afterimage”. An afterimage continues to appear in one’s vision after the exposure of the original image is no longer there.When you stare at the flag, your eyes get tired and begin to stop responding to the colors they see. So when you stop looking at the negative colors, and look away to a white surface, the image is seemingly burned into your eyes. Afterimages occur because the activity in the retina continues even when the original stimulus is no longer present.
You children will be in disbelief that they are able to see the correct flag on the wall without the actual flag being there!
Happy Fourth
DIY Flag Optical Illusion!
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Wave those Stars and Stripes this Fourth!
History of the Flag
There are 50 stars for each state in the Union, and 13 red and white stripes representing the original colonies. The flag was first created in 1777!Flag Optical Illusion
In honor of our banner this Fourth, let’s create an optical illusion using “negative” colors. To create this “trickery” on your eyes, you will need green, yellow, and black molding clay. It was also a great exercise to create a “normal-colored” flag with the traditional red, white, and blue.When you stare at the flag with the opposite colors for an extended time, your eyes will register an afterimage upon glancing on a white surface. But more on that later!
Cover cookie sheets or cutting boards in parchment paper. You will need a spot to put your flags. We used a patio table so the clay didn’t stick onto anything and then transferred it over to the parchment.
Begin by making the stripes of the negative-colored flag. A negative image is a normal image’s total inversion. It’s where light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light.Red is the first strip on the American flag, so you will want to choose the green for the first stripe.
The children will enjoy rolling out the modeling clay.
Since the negative flag is a total inversion of the normal flag, greens will appear red, black will appear white, and yellows will appear blue. The yellow part of the flag will need some black “stars”, so little balls of black modeling clay should be placed on the yellow. Small motors skills at work!
The negative flag is all set. Create a traditional American flag for comparison.
Did you know that the white stripes stand for purity and innocence, and the red stripes stands for valor and hardiness? The field of blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Now stare at the center of it for a full 30 seconds.
Optical Illusion Explanation
After they have stared at the flag, have your child then look at a white wall or surface. Your child will clearly see an image of a red, white, and blue American flag. What they see is a phenomenon called an “afterimage”. An afterimage continues to appear in one’s vision after the exposure of the original image is no longer there.When you stare at the flag, your eyes get tired and begin to stop responding to the colors they see. So when you stop looking at the negative colors, and look away to a white surface, the image is seemingly burned into your eyes. Afterimages occur because the activity in the retina continues even when the original stimulus is no longer present.
You children will be in disbelief that they are able to see the correct flag on the wall without the actual flag being there!
Happy Fourth
10 Fun Ideas for Father’s Day!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jun 11, 2019 | Social-Emotional Learning
Coding Critters Coloring Pages!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jun 10, 2019 | Printables
Say hello to your first coding friends, the Coding Critters! These coloring pages are a great way for your little one to practice their fine motor skills. Each coloring page has a different pet along with their little friend!
Scamper & Sneaker
Ranger & Zip
Rumble & Bumble
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Coding Critters Coloring Pages!
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Say hello to your first coding friends, the Coding Critters! These coloring pages are a great way for your little one to practice their fine motor skills. Each coloring page has a different pet along with their little friend!
Scamper & Sneaker
Ranger & Zip
Rumble & Bumble
Save it for later!
Easter Egg Tracing Printable
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Mar 18, 2019 | Printables
Sharpen your child's tracing and fine motor skills with these 3 adorable Easter Eggs!
Easter Egg Tracing Printable
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Sharpen your child's tracing and fine motor skills with these 3 adorable Easter Eggs!
Meet Spike, The Fine Motor Hedgehog!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Nov 12, 2018
I want everyone to meet one of our favorite toys at the moment, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog!
Strong fine motor skills are one of the first things you can encourage with your little one! Did you know that babies as young as 4-6 months are already working to develop these skills? I am constantly on the lookout for activities and fine motor skills toys that encourage my daughters to strengthen their little muscles and improve their coordination.
Although he may appear simplistic at first glance, I’ve found a ton of ways to incorporate him into learning activities for both my 3 and 5 year old girls. Spike has frequently helped us learn about counting, sorting, and color identification.
My youngest daughter enjoys simply placing and removing the chunky, peg-shaped quills. We’ve also begun to work on finishing color patterns as well. My oldest daughter loves practicing counting and matching the quills to a number I call out.
You can also have your child sort the quills into color groups, practice sequencing and patterns by color, or use the numbers printed on Spike’s back to identify the amount of quills they have added to him.
Once you are done playing with him, simply pop the top of his back off and place all of his quills inside! This makes him a wonderful “travel toy” that can be taken on the go without fear of losing his pieces.
I also love that Spike and his quills are made of easy-to-clean plastic. You can just wipe him down whenever need be! We can’t say enough wonderful things about this fun and engaging toy. I’m sure your family will enjoy Spike as much as we do!
Spike is up for a Toy of the Year Award on the Toddler category! Please vote for him here!
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Meet Spike, The Fine Motor Hedgehog!
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I want everyone to meet one of our favorite toys at the moment, Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog!
Strong fine motor skills are one of the first things you can encourage with your little one! Did you know that babies as young as 4-6 months are already working to develop these skills? I am constantly on the lookout for activities and fine motor skills toys that encourage my daughters to strengthen their little muscles and improve their coordination.
Although he may appear simplistic at first glance, I’ve found a ton of ways to incorporate him into learning activities for both my 3 and 5 year old girls. Spike has frequently helped us learn about counting, sorting, and color identification.
My youngest daughter enjoys simply placing and removing the chunky, peg-shaped quills. We’ve also begun to work on finishing color patterns as well. My oldest daughter loves practicing counting and matching the quills to a number I call out.
You can also have your child sort the quills into color groups, practice sequencing and patterns by color, or use the numbers printed on Spike’s back to identify the amount of quills they have added to him.
Once you are done playing with him, simply pop the top of his back off and place all of his quills inside! This makes him a wonderful “travel toy” that can be taken on the go without fear of losing his pieces.
I also love that Spike and his quills are made of easy-to-clean plastic. You can just wipe him down whenever need be! We can’t say enough wonderful things about this fun and engaging toy. I’m sure your family will enjoy Spike as much as we do!
Spike is up for a Toy of the Year Award on the Toddler category! Please vote for him here!
Save it for later!
5 Ways to Encourage Reading
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Sep 4, 2018 | Literacy Badge
In honor of National Read A Book Day, I have some tips to help your kids learn to read.
5 Ways to Encourage Reading
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In honor of National Read A Book Day, I have some tips to help your kids learn to read.
Frostonian Sensory Ice Tray!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Aug 22, 2018 | STEM
Colorful Ice Cream Sensory Bin!
- Patria Lincoln Posted On Jul 17, 2018 | Sensory Badge
