Favorite Foods Book Windsock Chalk Snow Picture Pencil Holder Bathtub Fish View All Crafts Main Craft Page WQLN.org Back to WQLN Kids Tuesday, January 8 Favorite Foods book You'll Need: Ten or more pieces of paper that are the same size Markers or crayons Binder clip or yarn through hole punches Old magazines or ads from newspapers Directions: Go on a 'scavenger hunt' in your kitchen with your child to find some of your favorite foods. On each piece of paper, write down the name of one of your favorites. Have your child draw or paste a picture of each food item above its word. Work with your child to create a cover for the book. The cover can include the title of the book and the name of your child. For example, “My Favorite Foods” by Susie Johnson. Your child can also draw and paste pictures on the cover to show that the book is about food. Attach the pages with a binder clip or make a hole in the top left hand corner of the pages and tie them together with yarn. Read your favorite foods book with your child. In the next few days and weeks, you can add new pages to your book. Just unclip or untie the pages to add a new page. Then put back the clip or tie the yarn to attach the pages. Back to Top Windsock Help build your child's self-esteem by making a personalized paper wind sock to display and enjoy. You’ll Need: cylindrical oatmeal container colorful construction paper crepe paper for wind sock streamers glue and stapler (optional) ruler and/or tape measure hole punch string scissors decorative items: buttons; sequins; glow-in-the-dark stars, etc. Directions: Begin by cutting the bottom out of the oatmeal container. Measure and cut the pattern for covering the container with construction paper. Glue paper and decorate container with markers, more paper designs, and small items like buttons, sequins, or glow-in-the-dark stars, etc. Add streamers by gluing or stapling onto the inside bottom of container. Punch 3-4 holes around the top edge of the container. Attach strings in 1 ft. lengths for hanging. Most importantly, add paper cut-outs or pictures of things that represent your child in some fun way like a pet, name initials, favorite sports, or special interests, etc. Talk about It: Talk about how flags, bumper stickers, and signs carry special messages. Share that something as common as a cap or t-shirt can also represent someone's belief. Then think about what's in your drawers at home and see if you or your child can find a piece of clothing that advertises a product, event, or shares an idea. Take it Further: Start a fun collection of age-appropriate signs, bumper stickers, sayings, and clothing that stand for a belief or interest. And when traveling from "here" to "there" help your child take notice of (age-appropriate) positive messages that promote products or child-friendly advertisements for toys, books, and television shows like Clifford! With a Group: Help your group brainstorm create a group symbol for a flag or wind sock. Make a large pattern for your group's idea or smaller individual patterns. Come up with a name for the symbol, along with a catchy motto or salute. Note: U. S. flag etiquette states that no other flag should rise above the American flag so please be sure to take this into consideration when you display or hang your new symbol near America's flag often called Star-Spangled Banner or Old Glory. Back to Top Chalk Snow Picture You'll Need: Black Construction paper White Chalk Contact Paper Directions: Have a favorite winter scene? How about drawing snowflakes. Use the chalk to create a great scene on a perfect backdrop. Make snowmen, snowflakes, or snow mountains…it’s up to you! Back to Top Pencil Holder You'll Need: Use and Clean can or crisp container Paint brush Plastic straws Scissors White Glue Directions: Have the kids take the can and spread the glue all over it with the paint brush. Pre-cut the straws so they are all the same length Help kids place the straws around the side of the can Once the straws are all around the can, let dry Fill with pencils, crayons or markers! Back to Top Bathtub Fish An everyday household item becomes a new bath toy! You'll Need: Clean plastic gallon milk jug Permanent marker Scissors Directions: Turn the gallon jug onto its side so that the handle is at the top. With the marker, draw a mouth shape on the base of the jug and extending partway up the sides. Cut along the lines with scissors, creating a wide mouthed scoop. Using the marker, outline the edge of the mouth, add eyes and a fin. Tip: Be sure to check for rough or sharp edges where the mouth has been cut and use an emery board where necessary. Back to Top