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 on 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 Paint a Story!
We're doing some special painting at the library today, so today we're going to look at some fun painting/art projects and ideas!
This idea combines art and storytelling in a super simplistic and creative way. Similar to using feltboard pieces, you can draw or paint the images you'll need to tell your story, and then you can bring forward each stone as you get to the relevant point in the story.
Check out Stone Painting for Kids by Sehnaz F. Bac or request Paint It: Creative Ideas for Craft Painting Projects by Nicole Trollinger.
Flipbook Animation: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-to-make-a-flipbook-andymation
This project take a little more patience, but the end results are amazing! Check out some of videos of flipbook animation to get an idea of the process, and then grab a stack of papers and start creating! Take a video of the finished project, and you could turn your art into film-making!
See how you can incorporate flip books into story illustration with Pencil: a Story With a Point by Ann Ingalls. Place a hold on your copy now!
Giant Comic Art: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/make-your-own-giant-comic-strip/
This is a great activity that can be repurposed in many different ways. Tape together some poster boards, pull out some butcher paper, or even use a sidewalk as a blank canvas with some chalk paint! Make the biggest and most colourful story you can imagine! Incorporate some dramatic play when you read it out - give each character a different sound or or accent. The fun is limitless!
Learn how to create your own Comic Strip From Start to Finish, with Art Roche! Put a hold on your copy now!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in painting a story!
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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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.
