Theme of the Week: Cars, Trains, and Trucks

We got Piper this train set awhile back (for her 2nd birthday, I guess? - and Matt's parents gave her some extra train engines and cars in cool shapes) and it has been getting a lot of play action here lately.  The girls haven't been playing very much with their little cars and trucks, so I thought we could combine the two for a nice theme of the week.  This way, some ignored toys become fun again, and we get to have even more fun with a toy that's particularly beloved.

Making: Shape and Sticker Train and Car Track Painting

Experimenting: After our car track painting, we did a fizzy car wash with baking soda and vinegar, inspired by this one.  And, her tip about adding peppermint extract to the vinegar was genius!  It smelled peppermint-y, not like salad!

Read: Freight Train by Donald Crews, The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper, and Go, Dog, Go by P.D. Eastman

Watched: Dora: Choo Choo (Season 1, Ep. 6) and Barney: Planes, Trains, and Cars (both available through Amazon Prime Streaming Video)

This week it's fabric and sewing!  Stay tuned!