HOFESH HAGADOL!

Today was the last session before the vacation! We painted with water and tissue paper, then made necklaces from oven dried orange slices and beads- flowers and stars, pink and blue! Then, we had a watermelon party with all the parents... See you in September! Have a good vacation and do lots of artwork or just get inspired!



KIDS AS WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

This week, the kids created their very own book. First, we illustrated four pages (I prefolded them into an accordion). Then, they "dictated" the story and I wrote their words down on separate paper that was then glued onto the illustrations. Some kids didn't want to tell their story in front of everyone, but wanted to dress up as the fairies and princesses that I suspect was inspired by their own illustrations.

Finally, we had to design the bookcovers. Two pieces of cardboard (from the cornflakes box) were front and backcover and then glued to the paintings.

Look how much imagination- how inspiring!

CARD MAKING

Creating cards for someone is a fun and gratifying project to do for kids all ages (including adults!).

The materials to use are very simple:

colored paper, use two different colors or more

scissors

tape or glue stick

stickers

pens or other writing/drawing material

Let the kids cut any shape from one paper and use tape or glue stick to attach to the other colored paper. Use stickers and pens to decorate the cards.

Note that using tape is a difficult task for little fingers, but I think it's very important for them to try out a lot by themselves. Offer some help if needed, but don't take over. Kids around the age of 2+ usually just want to pull the tape in very long strips, let them if you don't mind: they stop with it once they have learned what it does and move on to learn how to cut it off and use it in short strips.