Family Friday: Origami Kit
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I originally bought this origami kit for my daughter and her cousin to share. Well, kids aren’t great at sharing, so I ultimately ended up buying two of these kits.
This kit is great for younger kids who are just learning origami. It includes eight sheets of practice paper, 144 patterned papers, and a detailed, graphic instruction booklet — perfect for kids like my daughter who are still learning to read. I love the fun, printed patterns on the paper. It’s perfect for a rainy day at home.
This origami kit is $13.97 at Amazon.
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I am an origami enthusiast and bought this kit for my kid (almost 6). Some models are really easy, but others require an adult to help since the folds can get too thick for small fingers to handle, and folding accurately is a prerequisite to get the result looking like the pictures. Also, some of the folding lines don’t line up with the print. I found the instructions sometimes hard to understand – but this may be a me-problem since I learned using terms like “mountain fold”, “valley fold”, “rabbit ear fold”.
It’s still a fun origami kit, though – just be prepared to do this together rather than leaving your kid alone with this.
Shopping request- my turning 8 year old has requested “a whole new outfit” for her bday.
I already have brown booties bc she’s asked for those.
What else would be cute? Specific items would be great. She already owns a jean jacket. I won’t buy stuff with words on it.
Size 7/8 or 8, medium tall, athletic build.
I need to buy it today or tomorrow so mall stores (I have all of them) or places that can ship one day preferred. Nordstrom level budget.
At what age did your child quit believing in Santa? I have hopes of visiting Lapland one day, but wonder if I will have the opportunity while she still believes in Santa.
How do I teach my 2 year old (26 months, so closer to two than 3) not to throw his toys across the room. He does it for fun and sometimes when he is angry. He hit me in the head with a really heavy wooden truck and I do not know what to do.
My kids are 8 (3rd grade) and 10 (5th grade). I have an afterschool sitter who picks them up from school 2 days per week, their dad (my ex) picks them up 1 day per week, and I do the other 2 days. I am still working from home full time, with our offices closed, and the next announcement about opening the office is not coming until January. When the office does open, going in will be optional, but I would like to go into the office 2 days per week.
My afterschool sitter just told me that she has found a full-time job that will likely begin in early November. My current thought is to wait until I know when I’m going back in the office to try and find another sitter because until that happens, I have no idea what the cadence or days will be. Until then, I plan on just making it work. My kids are old enough to entertain themselves for a stretch while I work. The biggest change I may make is to have them take the bus, which would save me 30-40 minutes in drive time each way (drive + sit in the car line). Am I missing something or is that reasonable?
Traveling with kids for the first time next month. Two adults, one 21-month old, one 8-month old, 4-hour flight. For the 21-month old, I know I need lots of snacks and toys/activities to keep her busy – any recommendations? I have squirreled away some Play Doh and other knick knacks she received in school birthday party loot bags, but want to be sure I have enough to keep her busy; I’m not counting on her napping. Same question for the 8-month old – she’s in the grabbing/chewing on things stage, breastfed, gums a few baby puffs. We’re flying Southwest, both kids as lap children. Will check stroller at the gate. What should I know/do/be prepared for?
Help me solve my problem of my kids constantly leaving hoodies and stuff behind at school. They cannot seem to remember to bring home their stuff, and it is making me insane. One kid leaves stuff in his locker (which he gets locked out of constantly, who knows how). One kid leaves her stuff either in the classroom or maybe the cafeteria? Maybe this problem will solve itself when the weather is cold and there aren’t drastic swings between the morning and afternoon temps? In the past, I was able to do a quick look around the area when I picked DD up from her after-school program, but parents aren’t being allowed inside right now due to covid protocols. Which is dumb, but I digress. I don’t want to put it on the teacher to remind them. No amount of reminders in the morning is working, so open to other ideas (including letting it go, if I must). The lost-and-found box has to be overflowing with just my family’s stuff at this point.
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It looks like I’m going to be able to put my 15-month-old into a COVID vaccine study and I am super excited.
I never pop over to the moms board so hoping this gets some traction over the weekend – I’m early Christmas shopping for my nieces (sisters, age 6.5 and 4). Specifically looking for game recommendations they could ideally setup and play together (adults optional). I already gifted them Gobbler Tic Tac Toe and Jenga, and they love both.
Their parents specifically asked me for games since these two were a big hit. Total budget $40. Would like to buy them two if possible so they both open one. No puzzles (they have tons), they already have Bingo in various forms.
Any good toys or backyard play equipment for kids who love to be spun around?