tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post1597830382989656975..comments2024-03-21T02:03:38.717-04:00Comments on The Chocolate Muffin Tree: Playing and Building With Plastic CupsMelissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188770507092063326noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-77453830669827831692012-03-02T15:16:30.185-05:002012-03-02T15:16:30.185-05:00My grandparents did something similar to this for ...My grandparents did something similar to this for us grandkids when I was little- they had access to tons of unused coffee creamer cups (my aunt works for a restaurant supply company and looking back I'm sure they came from her)and there was a huge basket of them for us to build all sorts of castles and towers with them. These were used by a large range of ages of kids all at once and when I went back with my cousins a couple of years ago, we played with them again even tho we're in our 20's now. Thank you for reminding me of this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-84124401508614998562012-02-24T23:27:56.773-05:002012-02-24T23:27:56.773-05:00This is a good post, and reminder that open ended ...This is a good post, and reminder that open ended objects are often best for creativity. Ane it's true that we don't need to provide expensive materials - children generally often prefer the simple everyday things.<br />I'll need to remember this, and provide a collection of cups for my children.<br />These artist's use of cups are beautiful!<br />Hmmm...it will be interesting to see any creations you and Cassie think up with cups one day.<br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-6236908949559622072012-02-24T23:04:04.725-05:002012-02-24T23:04:04.725-05:00You are right - simple materials are best. My daug...You are right - simple materials are best. My daughter can play for a long time (not every day, of course) with popsicle sticks and bottle caps.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-20762654254291921002012-02-24T21:13:27.215-05:002012-02-24T21:13:27.215-05:00I agree! That is great that your older daughter is...I agree! That is great that your older daughter is having fun with cups. Simple is always the best.Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188770507092063326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-16417240123410306692012-02-24T21:08:01.009-05:002012-02-24T21:08:01.009-05:00I just love seeing the imagination that was brough...I just love seeing the imagination that was brought to life from such simple materials. My older daughter loves to play with cups as well. She is only two, so for her,filling and dumping is the best thing ever .Crystal Underwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02857674965497234606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-7960046272937626412012-02-24T20:29:12.789-05:002012-02-24T20:29:12.789-05:00Thanks Scott! We plan to create more.Thanks Scott! We plan to create more.Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188770507092063326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661997977170318098.post-75790421018025953982012-02-23T08:38:05.491-05:002012-02-23T08:38:05.491-05:00The simple "toys" are often the best. Th...The simple "toys" are often the best. Those cup creations are great! (And I'm not talking about the ones at the end from the "artists.")Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.com