I told Tom I wasn't that crazy.
It turns out I am.
I took some blanks, and some kool-aid, and made myself some playsilks.
There are instructions all over the internet, but basically I took my silk:
And put in into a simmering pot of water, kool-aid and a splash of vinegar.
Once the silk had sucked up most of the dye (the water turns almost clear), I rinsed them, and hung them up to dry.
Then they were ready for the kiddos!
I took them in yesterday and they were quickly snatched up to become superhero capes, dancing dresses, and baby blankets. I love having open-ended toys like this in my class, it is fun to see what the kids come up with.
In running news, I am in the research phase of looking for my next race. I'm checking out what's coming up in the next few months/this fall and is semi-nearby. I know myself well enough to know I will start to slack off if I don't have a race coming up.
How do you choose your races? Location? Sweet race swag? Do tell!
