Earlyon Child and Family Centre Niagara Falls

Indoor Apple Picking Activity

Learn how to make your very own chunky knit blanket! This makes a great gift or something you can enjoy to stay warm and cozy this season! Enjoy!

Today at Sing Along and Storytime we read Hello World: Weather by Jill McDonald MATERIALS NEEDED: Paper Popsicle sticks (optional)... Glue Scissors Scraps of fabric, felt, yarn, googly eyes, etc. Crayons, markers What to do: Talk to your child about different clothing for different seasons Read or view Hello World: Weather by Jill McDonald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM2Py8EeML4 Use paper to design a doll. Cut out and glue paper doll onto popsicle stick (optional) Use other items like scraps of fabric, felt, yarn, etc. to design items of clothing for all seasons such as shirts, pants, shoes, boots, sweaters, coats, hats, mittens, scarfs, etc. Cut out and glue clothing items on paper doll. Finish creating your paper doll by adding a face. Think of a name for your doll. Think of trying: What other materials can you use to make paper dolls? Try items like old socks or other items you have at home. Take a look outside, what items in nature can you use to make a homemade doll? Here is a short video to inspire some ideas while making paper dolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikDL2ASdr_Y Benefits: These activities help children with creativity, social and language skills while they are taking part in pretend play with simple scenarios like paper dolls. Children are using new weather and clothing words along with gestures to express themselves.