Rockin' activites for your kids!

 I recently shared on TV a few fun activities to do with a simple rock and a few simple supplies! 

And here's the breakdown of the projects! Have a rockin' time! 

Angry Birds
See my original post here!

Tic Tac Rock
supplies:
press board
Plaid Paint
Mod Podge
Fabric or scrapbook paper
brush
rocks

1. Paint the press board. Let dry.

Step 2: Cut 9 squares/rectangles from fabric or scrapbook paper to create the grid or squares for the game. Leave a border in between the rectangles. The paint from the background will show in the spaces between making the grid. 

Step 3: Use Mod Podge to apply the rectangles and put a layer over the top. 

Step 4: Paint 10 rocks. Let dry. Paint 5 X's and 5 O's on the rocks. Apply a layer of Mod Podge over the rocks to seal the paint and then play!

Letter Rocks

supplies - rocks, rub on letters, scissors, popsicle sticks 

Step 1:Cut out the letters and place onto the rock

Step 2: use the popsicle stick or another edge to run the letter on.

Step 3: Create words and phrases on the rocks or by putting the letters together!

Story Telling Rocks
supplies: rocks, scrapbook paper/fabric/stickers
scissors
glue
Mod Podge
Plaid paint
brush 

Step 1: Cut out shapes from the paper or fabric or use those supplies to create your own characters, animals, etc.

Step 2: Find a rock to fit the size and shape and pick a paint to coordinate. Paint the rocks and let dry.

Step 3: Apply the "Character/shape" with glue or Mod Podge as necessary. Put a layer of Mod Podge over the top and let dry. 

Step 5: Now your kids can create a story or retell a favorite! 

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Angry Birds DIY set up

If your kids love angry birds like mine do - this is sure to be a winner! Have the game come to LIFE with a few simple supplies.

Materials:

Small round-ish rocks (however many you want to paint for birds and pigs)

Paint (We used black, red, white, light blue, yellow and green)

brushes

marker

assorted blocks

slingshot ($1 store water toy launcher)

Cover your work surface to protect it. I divided up the rocks and colors and let my boys paint them up. 

When they were dry I added the face details with a tiny bit of paint and a black marker

Head OUTSIDE to build a structure to knock down! I placed a lap board on the grass it give the structure and flat solid surface to sit on. Then I let my kids build it up with blocks and place the pigs inside. 

Use a slingshot to launch your angry birds into the air! REPEAT, repeat, REPEAT!!! lots of fun and a great way to entertain them outside in the summer.

I will be linking up my idea around the web this week! 

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