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Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
March Activities, Crafts
March 1-National Pig Day
Open any farm-themed book for kids, and you will surely find lots of these round, pink, barnyard friends for your child to identify.
Make a pig ‘mask” by decorating the bottom of a small paper cup. Punch to holds in the side of the cup and attach some string. Oink, oink!
Have a passion for pigs? Read The Complete Pig: An Entertaining History of Pigs of the World filled with porcine facts, triva and humor. Or watch this adorable video of cute little piggies.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
March Activities, Crafts
MARCH 11 - Johnny Appleseed Day
The apple first appeared in America around 1630. Apples became widespread due to the work of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, who planted orchards and sold apple tree saplings. Today we can find apples growing in every corner of the country.
The next time you eat an apple, save the seeds for this easy craft activity: Thank you Dr. Cindy for sharing this activity.
- Have your child paint the bottom of two white paper plates red.
- Glue apple seeds to the other (non-painted) side of the plates.
- Punch a hole in the side of one plate, about 1/2" in from the edge. Repeat on the other plate.
- Place the plates on top of each other (painted sides facing out), lining up the two holes.
- Thread red yarn through the holes and tie in a bow, forming a “hinge” that allows the paper apple to open and close.
- Add a paper stem, and enjoy peeking inside your apple to look at the seeds.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
March Activities, Crafts
March 16 - Youth Art Month
Turn an area of your home into an art gallery and give a show in honor of your child. Use a bulletin board, the front of the fridge, or a hallway wall to display your little Picasso’s masterpieces. Establish a time for the “show” to begin, distribute tickets to family members, and give out fliers with a biography of the “artist.” Finish up with a reception complete with refreshments. Later, put the works of art carefully in storage or frame for ongoing enjoyment.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
March Activities, Crafts
MARCH 20 - First Day of Spring
Today marks the spring equinox, when the sun is above and below the horizon for an equal amount of time all over the world. This means we have twelve hours of daylight, and twelve hours of night.
Celebrate the coming of this glorious season by turning yourself and your child into walking, talking springtime flowers.
- Paint the back of a paper plate (dessert-size for your child, dinner-size for you) in a bright, springy color.
- Next, cut flower petals out of colored construction paper and glue them all around the painted edge of the plate.
- Punch a hole in each side of the plate, and thread equal lengths of yarn through each hole and tie off.
- Don your flower hats and tie under the chin.
- Curl up on the ground, then slowly “grow,” stretching your leaves (arms) to the sun!
Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Crafts
FEBRUARY 28- International floral design day
It may be the middle of winter, but there are still some places you can go to smell the roses! Head to a local florist shop or the floral department of your supermarket and buy some spring flowers to brighten up your home.
Or create a bouquet of tissue paper flowers that will last for months. Simply stack 4-6 rectangles of tissue paper (about 5” x 7”) in different colors, then accordion fold on the long side. Twist a green pipe cleaner around the bottom to secure, then gently separate the layers to make your flower “blossom.”
Friday, January 25, 2013 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Crafts
FEBRUARY 2-Groundhog day
According to legend, if a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, pokes its head out of its burrow on February 2nd and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow, spring is just around the corner.
Your child can make his or her own groundhog shadow without ever leaving the house. Simply help your child cut the shape of a groundhog out of brown construction paper using safety scissors. Attach to a craft stick or straw. Now shine a flashlight on a blank wall, and place the paper groundhog in front of the flashlight to make its shadow appear. Explain to your child that an object that falls in the path of a bright light will cast a shadow. To make a groundhog that can pop out of its burrow, cover a Styrofoam cup with brown construction paper (you can even add cotton balls or white felt around the top edge for snow). Then make a small version of the groundhog puppet above.
Cut a slit the width of the craft stick or straw in the bottom of the cup, then slip the stick or straw through, pulling down until the groundhog is hidden in the cup. Place in the path of light, and “pop” the groundhog out of its burrow by pushing up on the stick or straw.
Friday, January 25, 2013 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Crafts
FEBRUARY 5 – Weather person day
Through rain, hail, sleet, or snow, you can be sure that your local television weather-person will always be there! Take this opportunity to talk to your child about the weather. Tear out pictures from magazines that show the various types of weather and make a weather collage. You and your little bundle of sunshine will have fun making this project together!
Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Crafts
JANUARY 28 – Blue Suede Shoes day, National kazoo day
Sing into your Kazoo and making lovely buzzing music. This is a great first instrument for kids because it is easy, bridges playing and instrument and singing, and it's inexpensive too!
Elvis Presley made his first National TV appearance 1956 on The Dorsey Brothers Show. Singing Blue Suede Shoes - no blue suede shoes? Well, why not decorate a pair of sneakers.
Materials
- A pair of canvas shoes – white work best
- Fabric markers
- Fabric glue
- Sequins
How to:
- Use the fabric markers to make your designs.
- Start with the lightest colors.
- Let each color dry before adding the next color.
- When you’re done, glue on sequins or beads. Voila – better than Blue Suede shoes.
Materials :A pair of canvas shoes – white work best Fabric markers Fabric glue Sequins How to: Use the fabric markers to make your designs. Start with the lightest colors. Let each color dry before adding the next color. When you’re done, glue on sequins or beads. Voila – better than Blue Suede shoes.
Friday, December 28, 2012 by Shelley Miles
January Activities, Crafts
JANUARY 14 – Dress up your pet day
Walk into any pet shop these days, and you’ll find an entire aisle devoted to pet fashions.
Well this is the day to get your dog or cat dressed to the nines. Don’t want to buy an outfit for your dog? If your dog is small, About.com shows you how to make an adorable dog sweater from a sock.Sock Pet Sweater Sock Dog Sweater
Once you have an outfit picked out for your pet, host a pet parade. Or just take a photo with your favorite fashion plate.
Monday, June 25, 2012 by Shelley Miles
crafts, July activities
July 25- Thread the needle day
Learning to sew is a wonderful activity for kids. In addition to enhancing fine motor skills, and learning practical skills such as fixing a small tear or sewing on a button, it is just fun! And kids can see the results of their creative efforts.
A great first project actually doesn't involve any sewing at all - and will keep your child cuddly all year. No sew fleece blanket
And this Hair scrunchies uses very little fabric and sews up quickly - perfect for sharing with friends.
Really small kids will enjoy sewing yarn and shoelaces through these Sewing Cards
Now, if I could only see that little whole well enough to thread the needle!
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