Craft Library: Patriotic Pot



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	This week's Craft of the Week features Patriotic Pots- perfect for the Fourth of July and Memorial Day! Patriotic Pots liven up any house and make a terrific centerpiece to remember the birth of our country and the brave people who have defended her. This craft can easily be done by children age four and older. What you need: Small terra cotta flower pot- can be bought at any home store Oil based crayons- cray pas- craft stores carry these Small piece of Styrofoam Flags on sticks Spanish moss What you do: Brush off your pot to make sure it doesn't have any dirt or dust on it. Then using the oil based crayons draw symbols of the United States- the flag, stars, stripes, the Statue of Liberty etc... Place the Styrofoam in the bottom of the decorated flower pot. Place the flags into the Styrofoam. Using the Spanish moss cover the base of the sticks so that the Styrofoam is covered. Fourth of July Collage A great way for kids to learn about what Independence Day means is to have them make a collage. By finding various pictures in magazines, catalogs etc.. they can identify what it means to be American and what our independence means to all of us. Also, this is a terrific exercise to develop eye hand coordination and fine motor skills. Mosaic Flower Pots Mosaic pots are just right for creating that springtime feeling ! They are so simple to do and beauitful. This project can be done by kids who are 3 years old and older. To give the pot a genuine mosaic look at least half of the area on the pot should be covered by the broken tile pieces. The addition of "gems" gives the pots a glorious, sparkling look. You can use other materials to decorate your pot suchas shells, smooth stones, and dried beans. These are super for any gardener as a Mother's day or Easter gift. Meet the Author Pamela Waterman "The Absolute Best Play Days" From airplanes to zoos (and Everything in Between) hosted by Sue Spataro Interview & FREE Excerpt Pam Waterman has written a terrific activity book for all 2-6 year olds called The Absolute Best Play Days. Pam's wonderful book is sure to keep your children busy and learning- all at the same time!! She has grouped activities according to themes. Pam gives us everything for your child to do that goes with the theme - arts and crafts, titles of books and videos, music, and even snacks! Each of her 52 themed activities is good for a week's worth of fun. This is one clever and fun book for the whole family.		Need a Flag? Crazy Kitchen Deals Ravioli Maker FREE Cannoli Recipe Secret World Basset Hounds See my Basset friends see my favorite biscotti Craft Fun With Sondra Look What You Can Make With Boxes Interview with Sondra more Kid craft books FREE summer ideas

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