New Feature-Friday Book Project

I have decided to start a new feature every Friday on my blog. This is something that I have been considering for a long time. I have always read a lot to my kids and occasionally I do a project to go along with the book. This is especially good to encourage your kids to love reading like I do. So every Friday, I will feature a book and a project to go along with it. If anyone wants to join in, that would be great. Send me an e mail or leave me a comment and I will link to you!


Our first book is a favorite of mine. The Rainbow Fish! By Marcus Pfister.

We will be making Coffee Filter Rainbow Fish.

1. You will need a coffee filter.

2. Color the filter with markers. Bright colors work best.

3. After the coffee filter is colored. Mist it lightly with water from a spray bottle. Allow it to dry.

4. When it is dry, cut it into the shape of a fish.

5. Draw a mouth. Glue on an eye. (I used a notebook paper reinforcement.) Glue on some fins made of foil.

You're finished! Here is our school of Rainbow Fish:)

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Snowflake Candle Holder

Although the picture is not all that great, this really did turn out very pretty.

1. I cut out a few mini snowflakes from from coffee filters. You could also use tissue paper for this.

2. I then "glued" them onto a jar with liquid starch.

3. Sprinkle with white glitter.

4. Add a candle and your done:)

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

Every year Aaron and I make these snowflakes out of coffee filters. They are super easy and it's fun to see how different they all turn out.

First, flatten out your coffee filter.

Next, fold it in half.

And fold it again.

And fold it one more time.

Now begin to make cuts along the edges. You can make as many different shapes as you want.

Unfold and your done!

You can hang them anywhere you like. We used a little bit of liquid starch to adhere them to the windows. Just lightly paint the starch over them and wipe off any drips that may occur. Now you have a beautiful snowy window!