Monday, August 27, 2012

Gone Felt Fishin'

I've never tried to fry Felt Fish but, they sure are good while learning to count to five. They also served as a good color review. All in honor of National Catfish Month.

We counted the number of buttons and then "released" the fish in our pond. To play, for example, I would ask him to catch the green fish or find the fish with 3 buttons. We played over and over. Thank goodness it was a catch-and-release operation!

To make the fish, I cut 2 different patterns with paper. I traced them on the felt and cut out 2 pieces for each fish. I sewed the buttons on them and then sewed them together leaving a small gap near the mouth area. I inserted a small washed and sewed it into place. We then found a wooden spatula spoon that had a hole already on the end. I removed the rubber end and tied a thick string onto the "pole". I tied a button on the other end and hot glued on a magnet.


And of course, we had to fry some up in a pan! Remember, we live in the #1 state for catfish production! Over 80% of catfish in the USA come from the Hospitality State!

He's a Good Cook
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8 comments:

  1. What a cute activity! I love that you fried up the fish afterwards.

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  2. What a beautiful toy and I am sure you will use it over and over again. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!

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    1. Thanks! He has enjoyed several "fishin' trips" so far! LOL

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  3. Yours turned out great! I made a set for my daughter 2 years ago and there is a great set on Counting Coconuts! Aren't they so much fun! Thanks for sharing on the Sunday Showcase!

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  4. Very cute idea! I will have to remember it for when my little guy gets a little bigger!

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  5. This is such a cute, clever idea! What a fun project & activity all in one =-) I just wanted to let you know that I featured this at TGIF today (http://www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/2012/09/tgif-linky-party-46.html). Feel free to grab an I was featured button if you like! Thanks for linking up and I can't wait to see what you link up today =-)
    Have a great weekeend,
    Beth =-)

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  6. What a great idea to sew the buttons on!! I love it! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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