Friday, August 1, 2008

Show and Tell ~ PlayMais



My kids and I love different art mediums.  We are really excited about the newest one we have been exploring.  It is called PLAYMAIS ~ a kind of cornstarch pellet that looks like a packing pellet and comes in lots of colors.  What is really great about these pellets is they require no glue.  All you need is a damp sponge and a surface to attach them onto.  You just touch the pellet to the sponge and then stick it onto cardboard, paper, glass, wood, or whatever else you want.  You can squeeze them into different shapes and pull them up and reuse them if you wish.  I love things that allow my kids to explore their imaginations.  They made magic wands, villages, and a house.


Tom Sawyer wanted to make a house.  After his sisters explored their own ideas, they decided to help him with his house (see first photo).











This was a lot of fun.  They had a great time, and we look forward to using PLAYMAIS again.  PLAYMAIS is sold at Amazon, but I found it for less in a museum gift shop. 


To see more great Show and Tells, go to Canadagirl.


Blessings, Dawn
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14 comments:

  1. solidrockAugust 1, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    These are so much fun. I remember playing with them at a homeschool expo a few years ago. Yours are very brightly colored. Awesome creations.

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  2. CanadagirlAugust 1, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    ohhhh neat !! I love finding different art mediums. And this is new one I have never heard of . I can see that your kids had tons of fun.


    Blessings and ((HUG))

    In Him<><

    -Mary

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  3. SchoolinRhomeAugust 1, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    WOW! These look really neat! I will have to keep my eyes out for them. My kids would love them and I am starting my Christmas shopping! Thanks for sharing!

    Have a great weekend!

    SchoolinRHome

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  4. SuzyScribblesAugust 1, 2008 at 3:39 AM

    These look fun. I"ve never heard of them before. Once they are on the project, can they be reused for other projects?

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  5. sonoranstamperAugust 1, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    I've never heard of that. I may just have to check that out!!


    Don't you just love being able to help facilitate your kids' imaginations? I do. That's part of what being a home schooler is all about!!


    Thanks for sharing,

    Robyn

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  6. homeforgoodAugust 1, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    I've never heard of this before. Did you find it at the craft store? Looks very fun and something I know my kids would enjoy as well. Thank you for a great Show & Tell day!


    Janet

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  7. jenn4himAugust 1, 2008 at 5:04 AM

    This looks like fun stuff that my kids would love.

    Have a great weekend.

    Jenn

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  8. CelticMomAugust 1, 2008 at 6:17 AM

    It's always so much fun when we discover new to play with as a family, isn't it? I'm happy for you all! Looks like you're having a lot of fun. :)


    Have a lovely weekend!

    ~Shani

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  9. quietcajunAugust 1, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Those ARE fun! We like it when we get the plain ones as package material instead of the "packing popcorn" b/c then we can play with them!!!

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  10. solidrockAugust 2, 2008 at 12:02 AM

    I have put up a correction on my S & T. Check it out!

    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/solidrock/567670/

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  11. proverbsmomof3August 2, 2008 at 1:45 AM

    I was wondering what those things were. Love the houses. Maybe you have a few architects budding there.

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  12. HaflingerhorsesAugust 2, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    That is really cool. I think that I'd like to get my 9 year old that -she's my creative one. But I bet they'd all like it.

    Antoinette

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  13. KeriAugust 3, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    That looks like fun!

    Looks like there is NO mess with that stuff!

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  14. sahmto4orMoreAugust 5, 2008 at 5:16 AM

    Wow, that looks like neat stuff!

    I'll have to look for that when we're out. Anything that doesn't require glue is a good thing, i'm thinking.


    Your kids are so cute and very creative.

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