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 - 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 Beat the Heat!
Water Balloon Baseball: http://www.4theloveoffamily.com/family-fun-backyard-water-balloon-baseball/
This game is exactly what is sounds like. Break out the baseball bats and water balloons to beat the heat this week! Throw down some hula hoops for bases, and make sure you make enough water balloons (so many more than you think you'll need) to try and tag the runner out with water balloons as they run the bases! That'll cool you down!
DIY Dunk Tank: https://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Dunk-Tank/
Nothing beats the heat like a bucket of water dropping on your head. Check out these instructions for how to create your own Dunk Tank at home. This is a project for the whole family, so stretch out those muscles and grab the safety goggles. Could this be the summer that brings back the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Mini Water Blobs: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/HOW-TO-MAKE-MINI-WATER-BLOBS/
We've seen the giant water blobs before, but check out these adorable mini versions! A great way to beat the heat, and a cool sensory feeling as well! The benefits to making mini blobs:
- faster and easier to iron smaller blobs than one big one
- they fill up much quicker
- each kid gets their own - perfect for social distancing!
All you need for this project is paint brushes, water, and a blank canvas. We suggest putting down a mat or towel to sit on, that pavement gets pretty hot! Dip your brush(es) in the water, and paint your masterpiece. When it dries, start all over! Take lots of pictures to preserve a memento of the artwork!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in making things better with ice cream!
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. With the library re-opened, you can also access any of our physical materials. Request your items through the library's catalogue!
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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. With the library re-opened, you can also access any of our physical materials. Request your items through the library's catalogue!
