CrosswordPuzzle
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CRAFTS
3DWitch’sCandyHouse
Materials:printedtemplates,colors(crayons,markers,pencils),gluesticks,scissors
Optional:glitterglue,gems,stickers
Templateandinstructionsby TheSavvySparrow.
ALTERNATIVE:Thoughrequiringmoresupplies,thiscouldbeanopportunityforkids tomakearealgingerbreadcandyhousecompletewithfrostingandgumdrops!The HanselandGreteloperaiscommonlyperformedduringwinterfestivities,makinga gingerbreadhouseactivityveryfitting.
WoodsPop-UpScene
Materials:constructionpaper,colors(crayons,markers,pencils),printedtemplates,gluesticks, scissors
Optional:glitterglue,stickers,fakemoss,miniaturegardenaccessories
OperaAdvertisingPoster
Materials:printedtemplate,colors(crayons,markers,pencils)
GAMES
VideoguidebyAgastyaInternationalSchool(0:00-2:13)
Zip,Zap,Zop
Forlargergroups,thisagameofpassingthe“energy.”Itencouragesfocusinkidsand emphasizestheimportanceoflettingonepersonspeakatatime.Childrenstandinacircleand, oneatatime,say“zip,”“zap,”and“zop”whilemakingaforwardmovement.Thegroup challengeistogoveryquicklyandstayconsistentinrhythm.Furtherinstructionsprovidedby TheUniversityofTexasatAustin.
OneWordStory
Forlargergroups,thisgameencouragescreativityandteamwork.Kidswillcreateastoryone wordatatime.Forexample,thefirstpersoninthecirclemaystartwith“Once”andthesecond personmightfollowwith“Upon,”etc.untilthestoryhasreachedanaturalconclusion.
MakingCamp
Forsmallgroups,thisscavengerhunt engageskids’imaginationandcriticalthinking.The promptissimple:grabthreeitemsyouwouldwanttotakeintothewoodsifyouwerespending thenightlikeHanselandGreteldid.Ifplayingathome,kidscanthensetupcampintheliving roomfortheafternoonorinvolvethewholefamilyforanovernightbackyardcamping experience!
Forlargergroups,kidscansimplydiscusswhatthey’dbring(ratherthanscavengingforitems) andthefuncanbeinchallengingthemtothinkofthecraziest,mosthelpfultoolstosurvivingin thewoods.
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