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 Book Crafts!
Accordion Books: https://octoberafternoon.typepad.com/october_afternoon/2013/03/accordion-book-tutorial.html
This is a fun and versatile project that the whole family can do. You can create your own mini book, photo album, scrapbook, or your own collection in a box (a mix of scrapbooking and "found object art".
Follow the template in the link above to fold and cut your paper, then you decide what you want to fill your mini book with. You can make your own mini collection! When you're finished, tape the edges to make it more sturdy and bring your card-making skills to create an awesome cover! Then tie it all together with a ribbon!
DIY Pop-Up Book: https://babbledabbledo.com/3d-pop-up-book/
How cool would it be to make your own pop-up book? I know I love bringing them out for story time, and our story time kids love reading them! Check out the tutorial linked above for how to create these fun books, then add your own own favourite things to them. Draw pictures of monsters, or your favourite animals. Make it a superhero design and throw in some comic book phrases! Pow! The only limit is your imagination!
Art Explosion Book: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/diy-art-explosion-book/
What a fun way to showcase your child's drawings or art projects! All you need is paper, glue, and markers, but you can add any extra embellishments you like. I love the shark idea! Just like the accordion books, you can decorate the outside of these with some fun scrapbooking paper or cardstock, tissue paper, stickers, or all sorts of fun stuff!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in making book crafts!
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!
