Friday, 10 September 2010
STRAW PAINTING
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
Materials:
red, white and blue tempera paint
large construction paper
straws
water
paper towels for clean up
Directions:
Place construction paper on ground outside.
Pour paint into small dishes.
Put end of straw into paint, then hold straw over paper and blow paint.
Allow to dry before hanging.
Skills Addressed:
Increased attention and focus to task
Following step by step directions
Making choices
Color recognition and identification
Oral motor skill development
Perceptual motor skill development
Increased art appreciation
Development of positive self esteem through success of completing project
CHALK SHADOW DRAWING
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
Materials:
red, white and blue chalk
Hose connected to water supply
A sunny day
Paper towel towels for clean up
Directions:
Show child their shadow on the ground on a sunny day.
Have child trace outline of your shadow and fill in body spaces.
Use sprinkler or hose to wash off sidewalk when finished.
Skills Addressed:
Increased awareness of self and body parts
Recognition and identification of body parts
Receptive and expressive language skill development
Concept of shadow
improves focus attention to task
Sensory motor skill development
Perceptual Motor skill development
Eye-hand coordination
BEAUTY MASK
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
This eye pillow, filled with lavender and flaxseed, is a Mother's Day gift that actually takes something away: stress!
Materials needed:
Flannel-backed satin fabric
Glue
16-inch length elastic
Funnel
5 tablespoons flaxseed
3 tablespoons dried lavender
Instructions:
Cut two pillow pieces from flannel-backed satin (download our template here). On the satin side of one piece, use tacky glue to attach rickrack edging and two 2-inch lengths of black fringe fabric trim eyelashes. Trim the fringe if necessary. Run a line of glue around the flannel-side edge of the other fabric piece, leaving an inch-wide gap (shown in photo A, marked by waxed paper). Glue the ends of a 16-inch length of elastic to the flannel (A). Lay the other fabric piece on top, satin side up, and gently press the pieces together. After the glue dries, use a funnel to pour 5 tablespoons of flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of dried lavender into the opening (B) and glue it closed. Before using the pillow, heat it in a microwave for about 20 seconds to warm the flaxseed and release the lavender scent.
Template at http://familyfun.go.com/mothers-day/mothers-day-cards-gifts/mothers-day-gifts/beauty-mask-673978/
POTPOURRI SACHETS
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
Buy store bought dried flowers or potpourri.
Cut a 6 inch piece of nylon tulle or other lightweight cotton fabric.
Place the potpourri in the middle of the fabric and help the child place a rubber band around the edges.
Secure the sachet with a satin or other ribbon.
WOOD JEWELRY BOX
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
Decorate a store bought wood box with paint using a sea sponge.
Have the child dip the sponge into a paper plate with assorted paint colors and gently dab the sponge on the box, creating different colors and textures.
Let dry.
Seal the box with a glaze.
Decorate with assorted plastic gemstones and pearls.
TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
With the help of an adult, cut 2or 3 inch circles out of tissue paper.
Attach with a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) by slightly poking a hole through 6 tissue paper circles.
Have the child crumple each circle individually in the shape of a flower.
You can make 3 or more flowers to make a lovely bouquet.
DECOUPAGE VASE
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
Using tissue paper or magazine pictures, cut out or tear assorted shapes.
Glue them with a white glue to an empty water bottle or other long necked plastic bottle.
Place the paper over the entire bottle. Finish with a coat of a clear glaze, like Modge Podge.
You may want to place fresh flowers or tissue paper flowers in the vase.
CONSTRUCTION PAPER CARDS
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Crafts
Using colored construction paper, cut the shape of a butterfly, flower or a heart.
Fold in half so the card is symmetrical.
Have the child decorate the card with stickers or peel and stick foam stickers.
Add a Mother’s Day poem to the center of the card
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Healthy Homemade Popsicles
Mood:
chillin'
Topic: Food/Snacks
Keep your kids cool this summer with a healthy ice-cold treat. Instead of giving your child store-bought, sugar-filled snacks, try these economical, kid-friendly recipes for homemade popsicles. Mouthwatering and delicious, they create a fun, summer-time snack that your kids will never forget.
Strawberry/Orange/Banana Popsicles
1 – 6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate (softened – don’t add water)
1 cup of fresh strawberries (washed and stemmed)
2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt
1 large banana (optional)
Mix above ingredients in blender. Pour into popsicles molds (available at major retail stores) or small paper cups. Freeze until partially set and insert popsicle sticks (also available at major retail stores). Finish freezing and enjoy! Makes 12 - 2.5 oz popsicles.
Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
1 - 12 oz. can of frozen lemonade concentrate (softened)
2½ cups cold water
1 - 16 oz. package frozen sliced strawberries
Mix lemonade and water in pitcher. Puree strawberries in blender until smooth and stir by hand into lemonade mixture. Pour into molds or small paper cups and freeze until partially set. Add popsicles sticks and finish freezing. Makes approximately 12 popsicles. This recipe can also be enjoyed as a smoothie. Just pour the above mixture into glasses and drink!
Watermelon Popsicles
2 cups seedless watermelon chunks
2 cups orange juice
1 cup water
Puree ingredients in blender and pour into popsicle molds or small paper cups. Freeze until partially set and insert popsicle sticks. Finish freezing. Yields approximately 12 popsicles
Stay
Cool!
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