We are going to be filling this week with “animal” activities. I love Charles Harper’s masterpieces! They are perfect for a game of “I Spy.” You can get the print for your wall or use our instructions to make a mini-whiteboard, one side white and the other with the print.
Learning activities with a mini-whiteboard:
- Circle the animals in one color, plants in another… or circle a specific animal. He found the walrus!!!
- Practice differentiation as you count the number of animals with wings or the ones with four legs, warm blooded vs. cold blooded animals, mammals vs marsupials, etc.
- Make the sounds of the animals as you “find” them, have your child pick one for you to pretend to be, then swap and pick one for your child to mimic
- The opportunities for learning fun are seemingly endless.
Supplies to make a mini-whiteboard:
- An empty CD case
- Scissors
- glue stick
- Dry Erase Markers
- Dried out diaper wipe (for cleaning – they last a long time and store inside the case)
- White paper – Cardstock is best, or patterned paper – we printed the print from the official Harper Site.
Instructions for your Animal I-Spy Board:
Take apart the CD case. We made our case white on one side and patterned on the other. Cut your paper to fit. Lightly edge your paper in clear glue to help it adhere to the case. The glue is not necessary, but it helps your mini-whiteboard live a little longer. If your kids are like mine, their favorite part of this activity will be wiping their writing, opening and closing the case between wipes. Reassemble the CD case and have fun writing! This is a great thing for every toddler diaper bag, great for entertaining and keeping kiddos quiet in a pinch. The Dry Erase markers will stain clothes, the carpet at the Dr. office, etc., so I like to take wipe-able crayons with me when we are out. Have fun playing “I Spy” and learning with your mini-whiteboard.
Purchasing the full sized prints makes the game of “I Spy” even better. Here is the official Harper Site.
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Lovely idea! Great tip on the dry erase markers – I found using the washable markers to work well too!
This is amazing. I love it. I think my little sister will be happy to try this one. This is easy so i think she can do this. Thanks for this.
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My younger sister are always wanting to do something or MAKE something. Thanks for sharing this idea.
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What a great idea. I remember when I was young I use to love things like this.
I didn’t know Charlie Harper’s work and love it! That print makes a perfect I Spy basis.
What a clever idea! What is the title of this print at Harper’s website?
Thanks.
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Genius, portable, and a great way to recycle!!