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 Working With Wood!
Build a Birdhouse: https://www.skiptomylou.org/diy-birdhouse/
This is a great project for the whole family! Adults can do the cutting, the kids can do the sanding and painting. Work together to piece it together, and you'll not only have a functional birdhouse, but great memories as well!
If you're not as confident in your woodworking skills, or want to experiment with some whimsical designs, try this teapot birdhouse made with an old drawer and a simple teapot!
Build a Better Mousetrap: https://www.instructables.com/id/Craft-Stick-Mouse-Trap/
Grab some wooden craft sticks, or do a true DIY and gather some sticks and twigs to create the best mousetrap you can!
Follow the instructions linked above, then check out this video for how to make a humane *catch and release* mousetrap! Then check out Squeak the Mouse Likes His House, by Pat Schories or Mice on Ice by Ed & Rebecca Emberley on cloudLibrary!
DIY Crayon Holder: https://jaimecostiglio.com/diy-crayon-holder/
This is such a cute project, and a great way to organize your crayons! You'll need a drill, a clamp (or some heavy books, and wood glue to make this project. Your time will be well spent when it's all done. Jazz it up when you're finished with some paint - maybe your child's name, or a some fabulous decorations - the only limit is your imagination!
DIY Wooden Robot: https://www.adventure-in-a-box.com/diy-wooden-robot-buddy/
How cool is this guy?! For this project, you'll need:
- wooden blocks/scraps of wood
- wood glue/polyurethane glue
- glue
- heavy duty string
- wood burning pen (optional - markers or paint work just as well!)
When you're done constructing your robot, check out House of Robots by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, and Crazy Case of Robots by Kenneth Oppel on cloudLibrary!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in working with wood!
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.
