While looking for more early development activities for Rye, I crossed a slew of MomBlogs and DiYPins... they've all become a blur. If I could remember the source for this light table's inspiration, I would give credit. Unfortunately, that information is filed away amongst a zillion other items in the Lost Memory bin. . That I remembered the supplies while in the store is no small wonder in and of itself :)
The original table I remembered looking at used a sting of Christmas lights. The cashier at Dollar General (love that place!) So, I grabbed some push lights with adhesive backs instead:
The instructions said to line the bottom of a plastic storage bin with wax paper- I used two layers:
Now- turn the lights on and place the bin on top of the lid, like this:
Pour salt, sugar, sand or Pixie Sticks if you dare onto the 'table' surface~ add translucent items that light can shine through:
Suffice it to say, this activity is best played with on a surface that is easily swept or perhaps atop a vinyl tablecloth.