We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for weekend Boredom Busters Saturday and/or Sunday. See which ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom of this blog.
Today's theme is Exploring Space!
NASA Media Library: https://images.nasa.gov/
In 2017, NASA made their entire media library publicly accessible and copyright free. They have some amazing, stunning images for kids to explore. You can scroll through their "most popular" images, or search for specific images.
Try searching your star sign! Below: "Stormy Seas in Sagittarius"
NASA also has a Youtube Livestream of NASA TV!
Check out some fun astronaut facts for preschoolers and toddlers:
Balloon Stamping Solar System Craft: https://www.iheartartsncrafts.com/balloon-stamping-solar-system-craft-kids/
You can do lots with this activity, before and after. Blow up a bunch of balloons, draw faces on them, tie a few of them together with string/ribbon and make a game out of it!
Then, when you're done with all those shenanigans, you can use the balloons to dip in paint and make your own planets on paper.
Toothbrushes are great for doing splatter paint, and you can buy them in pairs at the dollar store.
Follow up this activity with some Solar System Bingo!
Space Themed Wreaths: http://www.3dinosaurs.com/wordpress/index.php/space-theme-wreath/
This activity can be adapted to whatever materials you have on hand. If you don't have paper plates, just use regular construction paper, or cut out 2-3 circles from thinner paper and glue them together. If you don't have shape cutters, just have the kids draw their own shapes and cut them out. Regular paint brushes will work if you don't have cotton balls and clothes pins. Use what you have, and let their creativity lead the way.
Solar System Quiz: https://www.dkfindout.com/us/quiz/space/take-solar-system-quiz/
Hopefully these activities help break up the day and get your family engaging in the world beyond our atmosphere.
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
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Hopefully these activities help break up the day and get your family engaging in the world beyond our atmosphere.
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
