• Popsicle sticks- if you aren't eating enough, you can buy them at your local craft store
• White craft glue
• Felt, ribbons, markers, scrapes of material
• Craft eyes- easy to find at local craft store
• Sandpaper

What you do:

1. Make sure stick is clean and dry. To avoid splintering from over holding gently sandpaper lightly the perimeter of the stick. Using the white craft glue attach eyes (2) to one end of your stick. You can also use markers to make the eyes.
2. Cut out geometric pieces of fabric and/or felt for a hat, bow tie, or any other article of clothing that you would like to put on your stick person.
3. Have the kids name their new friends and create stories for them. Have fun !

"Message Bird" Can
Is a great can idea that uses popsicle sticks to make a fun bid can

Shoebox Aquarium
This craft comes from the very popular book, The Absolute Best Play Days. It is great for children age preschool age and up. The book is geared towards creativity and fun learning.  It can be successfully used by parents who home educate their children and parents who want to enrich their children's learning life. This week's Craft of the Week is making an aquarium.  This is featured in the fish section or theme of Pam's book which also includes other terrific "fish" activities and related books that help kids explore the world of fish.

Villaware Imperia Pasta Machine


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