Crafts for Kids: Activities
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Create On An Index Card For 2 Months This Summer!
I have to admit, I did not know that there have been thousands of creative people creating on index cards every year for the months of June and July, each year. Of course when it started 11 years ago I can imagine it was not thousands, but today it is, and WOW! I am familiar with the idea of creating on index cards, or index card size, I just didn’t know it was “thing” that I could participate in. Just as I was wondering what might keep my creative practice running once I finish my 100 oil pastels, (9 to go!) voila, this opportunity comes along. At first I thought,…
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Pen Friends: Penpalling as a Fun Hobby for Your Child
Did you know that the term “pen pal” was actually preceded by the phrase “pen friend” which was used back in the early 1900’s? With the advent of digital communication which is quick and easy, handwritten letters have become increasingly scarce, which is truly unfortunate! Whether you call is pen friends or penpalling, communication through “snail mail” provide benefits and creative opportunities that online communication just can’t match. Penpalling is an excellent opportunity for every child to learn to express themselves through writing, connect with others from around the world, and practice composition skills in a non-threatening way. A Safe Hobby Penpalling is both a fun and educational experience for…
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Fun With Dominos, Spell Your Name!
Sometimes a box filled with colorful dominos is just irresistable, (which is likely why I bought them in the first place!) and so as my son sat on the floor yesterday listening to a story CD, he first set up the dominos in a traditional manner and invited the whole family to witness the crash, and then came up with this lovely set up. If you don’t read hebrew you wouldn’t likely realize that he has spelled his name here, and I love what he did with the last letter, a true work of art! I was just thinking that if I took out the background on the photo this…
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Vacation Crafts: Sidewalk Chalk
I was looking for the source of a photo for a Jewish newspaper and came across this post from 2010 that I never posted for some reason! My kids will now find it very funny that they are in their pyjamas drawing with chalk on Bubby's patio, my childhood home! But that in itself certainly sells the activity, namely they were so excited to get drawing with large chalk that getting dressed wasn't a priority. And I must say, that is certainly the best kind of vacation, crafts and pyjamas! So next time you head out for a little trip near or far, do consider packing a nice new package…
