It’s hard to believe we are already in our second week of October. September just flew by, but we have welcomed Fall with open arms. There is already lots of excitement and talk about Halloween costumes this year, and there seems to be lots of creative and fun ideas. I can’t wait to see them all! It was great seeing familiar faces in our program last month, and getting to know our new friends who have joined us for the first time. Everyone seems to have settled in quickly at school and in our OSC program.

No matter what the weather is outside, we will always have a long list of friends wanting to sign up for the daily art activity. This past week, Ryan led a fun craft. He chose to do ‘Make your own Stress Balls’. The kids really enjoyed making their own stress-relievers and a few even chose to decorate theirs and give them names. It was a great activity and one that you could easily make at home.

The supplies needed to make them are: balloons, scissors, flour, water, oil, a mixing bowl and spoon. Begin by mixing together 4 cups of flour, 2 Tbsp of oil and 1 1/2 cups of water.

Once it is all mixed, and it has a texture that is similar to play dough, you are ready to start on the balloon. You can cut the neck of the balloon and stretch the balloon so that the dough can fit inside.

Once the dough is inside, you are going to get another balloon, cut the neck and place this balloon over the other, but making sure that the opening of the first balloon is covered so that the dough does not come out. And that is it, you now have your own stress ball! It is a little difficult getting the dough inside the first balloon and then getting the second balloon on top, but it was great seeing the kids helping each other and working together.

I’m looking forward to the rest of this month's art activities!



Erin