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 Make the Most of a Rainy Day!
Lego Challenge: http://legoquestkids.blogspot.com/2010/01/1-car-creations.html
Have a Lego building day! Create challenges to build, and see who can make the best or strongest creation. Try building a car, like some of the examples in the link above, or build a creature, or even a birdhouse! The possibilities are endless!
Check out some of these fun Lego-themed books on cloudLibrary!
Play Dough Adventures: http://www.familytime.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ArticleId=931&CI=17
Who doesn't love building and creating with Play Dough? Try the homemade recipe linked above, or break out the store-bought variety. You can use some of the same challenges you came up with for Lego, or pull out some cookie cutters and start pressing out some fun shapes.
Mixed Media Play Dough Art is a great way for kids to engage in sensory and creative play, and they can come up with some truly stunning art pieces. Give it a try! Then check out Recipes for Play, by Rachel Sumner and Ruth Mitchener on cloudLibrary!
Movies and Popcorn: https://www.saltycanary.com/diy-old-fashioned-cranberry-popcorn-garland/
Rainy days are the best time to sit back and watch movies together. Break out the popcorn, but add a twist and string it together with cranberries! Decorate the room before filling your bellies (or maybe do both at the same time!).
Try some different recipes and seasonings, make some popcorn crowns and bracelets. The only limit is your imagination ... and popcorn supply ;)
House of Cards: https://www.realplaycoalition.com/activities-for-kids/how-to-build-a-house-of-cards/
Older cards work best for this activity! Follow the steps link above to make your basic triangle/base for the house/tower of cards, and once you have the hang of it, start branching off into different structures and designs.
Here are some other ways to build your structures! You can do it!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in making the most of a rainy day!
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.
