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. 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 Silly String!
Edible Necklaces: http://onehandedcooks.com.au/recipe/the-edible-necklace/
String, cord, yarn, or even pipe cleaners work great for this activity. Follow the recipe above for a healthy and edible necklace/bracelet, or throw in some candies and different kinds of cereals. Get creative with your cording and add some layers for a sophisticated yet tasty look! The possibilities are deliciously endless!
Looking for some more edible fun? Check out Candy Aisle Crafts by Jodi Levine and Martha Stewart on cloudLibrary!
Tin Can Telephone: http://blog.garthandbev.tv/2010/02/how-to-make-a-telephone-with-cans/
An oldie but a goodie! Have fun with this low-tech boredom buster that is as timeless as it is fun! While you're having fun with this project, check out Telephone, by Mac Barnett and Jen Corace on cloudLibrary!
All you need is 2 tin cans, hammer, nail, and string. Construct your tin can phones, then marvel at the way the messages travel along the string and into the cans!
Try your own variabes to see what works the best, then check out this video to see if your experiments worked as well as theirs!
DIY Silly String: https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-make-homemade-silly-string-607813
We can't have a blog titled "silly string" and not show you how to make your own silly string!
For this recipe, you'll need:
- active dry yeast
- 30-40 volume hydrogen peroxide
- plastic bottle with screw-on pointed tip
- food colouring
Make sure you wear safety goggles and gloves and gloves for this project!
String Games: https://icebreakerideas.com/string-games/
Everyone loves Cat's Cradle. Check out even more fun string games, like Cat's Whiskers and Jacob's Ladder. Learn some funky new yo-yo tricks, then challenge the family to a trick competition!
The possibilities - and knots - are endless!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in the joys of silly string!
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.
