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 Stamp It Out!
Homemade Stamps: http://www.playideas.com/25-super-crafty-diy-stamps-for-kids/
Try some of these homemade stamp ideas, from wine corks to bottle caps, to vegetable or stones ... even a toilet paper roll will work for a stamp! Leave it as a circle, bend it into a heart, or glue a few together to make a flower shape. The possibilities are limitless!
DIY Stamp Pad: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learning-toolkit-blog/make-your-own-stamp-pads.html
Some upholstery foam or a sponge work great for creating your own stamp pad. Get a little creative and try cutting your stamp pad into some fun shapes too!
Bingo dabbers also work great for wetting stamps!
Stamping Patterns: https://frugalfun4boys.com/creating-patterns-with-paint-stamps/
Combine a little art and math with these apple print math patterns or geometric shape printing! Try out some of your DIY stamps and create some intricate or repeating patters. Frame the edges of a colouring sheet or new painting. Make a beautiful and unique piece of art to hang in your room. The only limit is your creativity!
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.
