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 Bee-autiful!
Bee Corner Bookmark: https://www.redtedart.com/bee-corner-bookmark/
Corner bookmarks are a fun and easy origami project, and these bee bookmarks are just adorable! Grab some yellow, black, and white paper, a little bit of glue, and some markers to create a happy bee face!
Bee Puppets: https://iheartcraftythings.com/diy-bee-puppets.html
We're making these bee puppets for story time this week! You can pick up a craft bundle at the library, or use your own materials at home. You'll need: Paper (yellow and black), a craft straw or other "stick", googly eyes, white tulle, glue, and some markers. You can use black paper for the bee's antennae, or pipe cleaners. When it's all finished, create your own buzzing puppet show!
Kids can be the Queen (or King) of their own colony of bees with this cute bee crown! Follow the instructions in the link, or add any fun extras you can think of to make you very own unique crown!
Pistachio Shells Bee Craft: https://crafts4toddlers.com/pistachio-shells-bee-craft/
This craft is so tiny but so adorable! Hold on to those pistachio shells to create these itty bitty bees! I love the idea of glueing these on to canvas! Be careful about nut allergies before doing this craft!
Read All About It: these are some of the "bee" books we're reading this week!
Please Please the Bees, by Gerald Kelley
Beehive, by Jorey Hurley
Beware, by Bob Raczka
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in the bee-autiful world of bees!
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!
