[Nfb-krafters-korner] Summer fun with Kids

Thu Aug 5 01:48:21 UTC 2010

Hi Dixie,
You made me smile with your memories. That's the fun I have been 
having this summer. I have been remembering things my Mom did with us 
and things I did with my Children and my Daycare Children.  I never 
have to plan my email. I just sit down and remember things that ere fun.

Thanks for letting me know you are reading.

HenriettaAt 09:33 PM 8/4/2010, you wrote:
>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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>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,
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>-----Original Message-----
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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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Henrietta
~I wish you enough~