Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Alphabet Rocks


I love reading other people’s blogs, really, really, love it! Most of the blogs I read tend to be moms who are on a somewhat similar journey with their families that I am on with mine. It is very much like a little community, but it is stretched out across countries instead of neighbourhoods.  It feels good to connect with them, even if that connection is just me reading about them and their journey.  The other really great part about these blogs is; I get ideas, lots and lots of ideas. Craft ideas, knitting ideas, reading ideas, family fun ideas...you get the picture. They happily share their ideas and I, as well as their other readers, get to try them out, if we wish.

Last week Shel, from One Sweet World, showed us this on her This Moment post. How awesome!! I love the idea and got set over the weekend to make some for Reece.

I hit the dollar store to pick up some rocks. I did try to use some of the billion rocks we have in our home right now, but Reece would have no part of it. Each and every one had a purpose and I was not to touch them. I had some coloured letters left from my scrap booking days and I picked up some black and white ones as well.

I was set.


Or at least I thought so. I tried sticking the letters on the rocks, but no go, they didn’t stick. 

Apparently the rocks have some kind of finish on them. So, into the sink they went. I gave them a good wash and then got busy sticking the letters on the rocks.

They turned out great!


Here’s the first word I spelled:


And here’s Reece enjoying the letters the next morning:



What I love about these is the fact that they combine a little bit of nature with the letters. Yes, I can easily write the letters on a piece of paper, cut them out and give them to Reece, but these are so much more. 

They are simple, they are natural and they are fun.
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28 comments:

  1. Amber Skye MorriseyApril 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    This is an awesome idea! Tactile and brilliant. How many of each letter did you do? More of some? Like scabble? hahah.

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    1. Kim April 10, 2012 at 11:35 PM

      Thanks Amber. Not totally sure actually, just used up what letters I had. There are definitely more of some.

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  2. ShelApril 10, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Yay! I am so glad that you made some alphabet rocks! Aren't they so much fun?! I am thinking we need to add to our supply soon, you never can have too many alphabet rocks, right?! :)

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    1. Kim April 10, 2012 at 11:35 PM

      We love them Shel, thanks so much for sharing them.

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  3. MelissaApril 10, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Great idea! And rocks are so much cooler to little boys than paper.

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  4. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    That's fun! I might try that as soon as Viola is no longer mouthing things. Right now she's about to crawl and I'm thinking oh my all the toddler toys! They do look great by the way!

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    1. Kim May 23, 2012 at 11:57 PM

      Yes, definitely hard to have these around when there are younger siblings.

      And thanks, we are really loving them.

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  5. karenApril 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    That is a fantastic idea!

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  6. Gretchen Stuppy CarlsonApril 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    What a great idea, and perfect for the stage we're in right now. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Mama Gone GreenApril 10, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    what a fun idea! Maybe I will have to give that one a try as well.....

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    1. Kim April 10, 2012 at 11:36 PM

      Looking forward to seeing how yours turn out. Have fun!

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  8. amanda {the habit of being}April 10, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    such a great idea! i think i might try this for my 3yo...he is soooo much more tactile than the others and i think he'd like to be able to pick and handle the letters.

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    1. Kim April 10, 2012 at 11:37 PM

      Thanks! My little guy is 3 too and he loves them. He is not always paying attention the letters, but hey, at least they are on there :)

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  9. ~Kelly~April 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    This is great! I wish I would have heard about this when my kids were learning to read/spell. I'll be sure to pass the idea onto friends with little ones, though. (By the way... I REALLY love the bowl they are in!!)

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    1. Kim April 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM

      I think these will be a lot of fun when Reece is a little older and learning to read and spell...hoping it will make the whole process a ton of fun.

      Thanks about the bowl, my father in law turns bowls so we have a ton of them in our home. They are so awesome!

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  10. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    What a lovely idea, Kim. There are so many fantastic ideas out there. Have you been to Made By Joel's website? It has some gorgeous ideas on there that i think you and Reece would adore.

    madebyjoel

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    1. Kim April 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM

      Thanks Kim. And thanks for sharing the site, I will check it out.

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  11. cpcableApril 10, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Oh, what a great idea! What a wonderful way to learn letters and spelling.

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  12. Old Gates FarmApril 11, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I tried to comment yesterday, but for some reason could not! But these are super neat! I love them!

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  13. Julie Maloney HandmadeApril 12, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    These letter rocks are awesome. I wish I was part of this blogging world when my boys were little. So many great ideas are shared. xxoo

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    1. Kim April 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks, Reece is really enjoying them. And yes, totally amazing how many wonderful things are shared so that we can all enjoy them...very grateful.

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  14. heidiApril 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Great idea! Went out and collected/washed rocks yesterday, going to paint letters on them today with the boys :)

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