[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fun with Kids

[Henrietta Brewer]

Well, now you know I am an pollyanna. I am still waiting for the thaw. lol

We don't have clean enough snow around here to pour maple syrup on. 

But I hope the thaw doesn't come real quick. We  would have a river then for sure.
Henrietta
On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:51 PM, Dixie wrote:

> Um, we completely missed the January thaw... it is a full week into
> February!
> 
> 
> 
> My favorite snow fun is pouring warm maple syrup on a bowl full of fresh
> snow...  Sound like a Vermont winter to you Theresa?
> 
> 
> Dixie
> ~  @-> ~ <-@  ~
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta
> Brewer
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:43 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fun with Kids
> 
> I can't believe that during all this winter weather I forgot about this fun
> in the snow project. 
> 
> Well, around here there is plenty of snow to enjoy. Just some yellow spots
> to compete with. lol
> 
> Fill empty dish soap bottles, spray bottles, or other types of plastic
> bottles with tops that allow one to squeeze or spray colored water.
> 
> You can use food coloring or poster paint to make colored water in your
> bottles. Don't forget how much cool aid stains. It will work great for this
> project.
> 
> Put your color in each bottle. Add water to fill the bottle. Make sure the
> water has a good bright color.
> 
> Now, dress the kids in warm clothing. But remember little ones might get the
> colored water on their clothes. So use old play jackets and gloves or watch
> carefully to make sure it doesn't become "War  of the sprays". 
> 
> Now it's time to get out in the cleanest snow around and draw a master
> piece. It is a quick activity. The bottles empty quickly, but lots of fun
> and the art lasts until a new download of snow or that January thaw we are
> all waiting for.
> 
> Henrietta
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