I Spy Jar

I Spy Jar, originally uploaded by islandj.

Today Siena and I created a quick and easy activity for Sage... one which, I must add, kept all three kids will occupied for a better part of the day, on and off! This I Spy Jar is completely stolen from a new blog that I thoroughly enjoy, and if you'd like to see more detailed photos in how to make one, I recommend hitting the link and visiting (and heck, go visit just to be inspired by the magical life that is occurring there).

The process was simple: Siena and I collected bits of treasures from around the house. These included beads and pennies, a pewter heart, a seashell, a rock and countless lego bits, like a wheel and a snake. We grabbed one of our many ball jars and filled it with inexpensive rice, so we'd know how much to use, leaving a good 1 inch of air space at the top (for pouring and moving the rice once completed). We then mixed the two together, and poured them back into the jar. I screwed the lid on tightly, and away they went!

Some items are easily found, but others hide well in the center of the jar, making it a trick to pour and twist the rice just right to reveal them. I suspect I'll be pulling out a few treasures and adding new ones now and again, but so far, it's kept everyone who picks it up entertained and focused - the perfect thing!