Marshmallow Sculptures

So I've decided that I'm going to really start trying to make an effort to do more "active" teaching with the kids. We read lots of books and play and talk, but I'd like to be a little more structured and have activities that will help with both creative and practical learning. They have so much fun when we do things like making Micaiah's cupcakes or painting the pumpkin (as well as other things we do here and there) that I think they will really enjoy it. It's amazing how many website and blogs there are out there with great ideas. I like this one and this one and this one...and a lot more. I don't think I'll try to do something every day - great way to get sick of it real fast. Today we made marshmallow sculpture (I figured we'd start slow and easy). Orin had fun just repeating "marshmallow sculpture" over and over trying to get it right - he never quite did but was proud of his pronunciation. We tried different things with the toothpick. We used one just the toothpick to pick up the marshmallow. Then put an marshmallow on the other end. We also used one toothpick to try to pick up as many marshmallows on that toothpick as possible. Of course, we also made a beautiful sculpture and talked about art. They really enjoyed it...Micaiah tried his hardest but mostly asked when he could eat it. I think that was their favorite part.