[Nfb-krafters-korner] Summer fun with Kids
Dixie
blueherons at sbcglobal.net
Thu Aug 5 01:33:12 UTC 2010
I love these... You brought back some fun memories from my childhood! One
of my favorite comfort foods is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich made from
left over pancakes... One of my mother's favorites to pop in my lunch box.
Also the yarn dolls... I remember making many of those as a child. Thanks
for the memories!
Dixie
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JEREMIAH 4: 1 "If you will return, O Israel," says the LORD, "return to Me;
and if you will put away your abominations out of My sight, then you shall
not be moved. 2 And you shall swear, 'The LORD lives,' in truth, in
judgment, and in righteousness; the nations shall bless themselves in Him,
and in Him they shall glory."
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta
Brewer
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 11:52 AM
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Summer fun with Kids
Wow, thoughts of the beginning of school are filling parents,
teachers and even the kids. Some states start next week.
Today I have a fun day to plan. Using a theme for a day or week adds
interest and excitement to projects.
Also, an old favorite using leftover yarn. Not that scane you are
using to learn to knit on Friday nights.
Pancake Days
Whether you use the frozen type or make your own, pancakes can vary
in so many ways. I have some ideas to add to the days fun after a
pancake breakfast making the treats from an old cardboard box.
Did you know that there is a pancaking making pan available that
makes turning pancakes easier? It is a small fry pan with a flat lid
attached. Pour your batter into the pan and cook until the bottoms
are done. Turn the pan over and place the lid side on the burner. The
second side will cook. I found that using a plate next to the burner
to turn your pan over helps not to accidently drip batter into a hot
burner. Then put the pan on the fire.
Starting the day with pancakes can be a way to get into the pancake
play and games in this article. But lunchtime pancakes can bring a
new list of toppings. Peanutbutter and jam can make for a great
pancake sandwich. Fruit and ice cream or whipped cream are always
great. What about tuna salad or Chicken and bits of veggies? Using
the toppings to decorate a pancake with a face or any design will
make the meal more fun to eat, even for the picky eater.
Pancake flip
materials
brown cardboard
cissors or carton knife
markers or crayons
pancake turners or larger cardboard pieces
Cut circles from the cardboard. Use a plastic lid from coffee or
another item for tracing. If this is not something you are
comfortable doing with the children just use the plastic lids as pancakes.
Decorate each side of the pancakes differently. Now use the pancake
turners to practice flipping your pancake as you throw it in the air
using the turner.
How high can you send your pancake and still catch it?
Can you toss it to a friend and have them catch it?
This is great for eye hand coordination and is fun for even those of
us have to use ear hand. "grin"
Leave the game on an end table so that children, Dad or even Grandpa
can join in at another time
Shuffle pancakes
Materials
plastic shower curtain or even the table top
a numbering system
If you have an old shower curtain or even a heavy piece of plastic,
like a piece of a drop cloth, spread it on a table or floor.
Make target spots on the plastic for the pancakes to land. You can
make circles or other shapes and number them for point value.
Use hands to slide the pancakes across the playing surface. As
children learn to control their pancakes, have them prodict which
spot their pancake will land.
These cardboard pancakes can be used in lots of other games.
Big FeetHere is an activity for the very little ones Once a child
can walk well, make big feet by using kleenex or s hoe boxes. A
rubber band over the top of a shoe box will help keep feet
inside. It is fun to slide around the house trying to remember not
to pick feet up and loose the big feet.
Yarn Dolls
Materials
leftover yarn
cardboard sized to wrap yarn to the size of doll you want.
cissors
Have children wrap yarn around the cardboard. When there is plenty
of yarn to make a fluffy mop shape tie a small piece of yarn at the
top holding all of the yarn.
Cut the yarn at the bottom of the cardboard. Tie another piece of
yarn to make the neck. Leaving a ball from the top to the neck for the head.
Now the creativity beginns.
A girl doll can be made by tieing another piece of yarn at waist
level, leaving a bit of yarn on each side to tie offas arms. You can
braid the arm yarn and tie off cutting so a bit of yarn puffs for
hands. You can trim some of the skirt leaving yarn for legs or call
your doll done.
Divide the skirt yarn in half and tie off for pants or legs for a boy
or girl in slacks.
Divide the yarn in eight sections after making the neck and braid
each of the eight setcions to make an octapus.
You can make features with bit of yarn knotted or sew buttons on for
eyes and such. When adding buttons make sure the child is old enough
not to swallow small objects that might come loos.
To make a hat for your dollmaterials
the lid from a milk jug
the plastic circle from a milk jug
a circle of cloth, paper doiley or other material
Simply put your circle over the top of the lid. Slip the ring over
the top to hold the material on. Tiny flowers can be added.
Don't miss a minute of fun with the children in your life.
Henrietta
~I wish you enough~
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