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Have a Blue Christmas
First, cover your work space and protect your child's clothing. Because you'll be working with acrylic paints and glass ornaments, this is a project that will require constant supervision. Next, gently pull the metal tops out of the ornaments and set them aside. Then help your child squeeze two to four different colors of acrylic paint into the ornaments. (Not too much – one squirt of each color is often enough to cover an entire ball!) Let your child tilt the ornament in different directions – the acrylic colors won't mix, and this creates a cool marbled effect. When finished, allow paint to dry for 24 hours. Put the tops back on, and tie with a ribbon.
- Read Blueberries for Sal (Viking, 1948) by Robert McCloskey. In this charming classic, even the illustrations are done in blueberry-stain blue!
- Taste something blue. Surprise your little one at snack time with her favorite healthy dip – and blue corn chips. Or try adding fresh blueberries to her favorite cereal or oatmeal.
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