Make it Mondays are brought to us by Rebecca of Tumbleweed Preschool in Advance, NC. She is always looking for frugal DIY projects for her students and her home. We are sharing Rebecca’s DIY project on MoolaSavingMom.com because they can be used for home schoolers, young artists and anyone else who wants DIY ideas that can save them money on projects around the house.

The 5 senses is one of the children’s favorite themes. I always have at least one fun activity for each sense. I use a fun game with the children when we learn about hearing. I play a sound and then I lay several pictures out in front of them. They have to say and point to the picture once they know what the sound is. I also teach them the ASL sign and the next time they do the sign when they recognize the sound. I extend this when we go outside to play. I ask all the children to close their eyes and just listen. They are amazed at all the sounds they hear. Many weeks later they are still listening very carefully when we go out to play.

I found many sounds that were free to download. Then, I found free shadow pictures to go along with the sounds. I put them in word, typed the name, cut them out, glued them to colored paper, printed and laminated them.

Children enjoy doing this in pairs at the listening center as well.  Easy and so much fun.

Rebecca Burriss is an educator of children and avid DIYer. She raised four daughters and taught them how to do make lots of things including ceramics, elaborate doll houses, wood projects and even home interior design projects.