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<\/a><\/p>\nThey are counting beanbags (I got the idea\/tutorial from one of the craft blogs<\/a> I read). Adam can use them for number recognition, learning colors, stacking, or throwing at Dave. When he is a little older we can sneak in some basic math as well.<\/p>\n They are about 4 inches square and other than the muslin for the front and the beans (navy beans if you’re curious) I was able to use all supplies I had on hand. The purple on the #7 beanbag is leftover from a quilt Stacy and I made years ago and the orange #2 fabric was also used on Luke’s farm quilt<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was a fun, quick project and I’m pleased with how they turned out. Dave wants me to do the alphabet now. We’ll see how Adam responds to this set first, but I’ve added A-Z beanbags to my “to craft” list.<\/p>\n And because I know no one comes here to see beanbags, here are a couple of pictures of the boys.<\/p>\n I still can’t believe that kid is going to be two on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tonight I finished one of Adam’s birthday gifts. I am a big fan of gifts that are made by hand and these have the added bonus of being educational as well as fun to throw at Dave. They are counting … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n