Fun Art for Home!
23-02-2015, 09:21 AM
On the note of art, I thought I'd offer you guys another art
activity to try! I will admit, this is not an activity I've tried with the kids
as it's trickier to modify with a large group of kids but it's too cool not to
share.
I've included a picture from a link I found on Pinterest,
but this is a popular project that you could find all over the internet. So
what you would do is use either white glue or hot glue to stick the crayons
side by side across the length of any size canvas. Let them dry. Then, as
pictured, you could cut out any shape from contact paper or cardboard and stick
it to the canvas to leave a print or you could leave the canvas as is. Next,
you should place your canvas upright over a tray, cardboard platform or outside
(anywhere, as long as you don't mind the potential of crayon wax spilling onto
it) and use a hairdryer to slowly and gently melt the crayon wax. I would recommend pointing it towards the crayons in a downward motion, which will
prevent it from potentially splattering. Continue to melt the wax until you
reach your desired look. If you used a cut out, peel that off and let
everything dry!
If you happen to try it at home, come let me know how it
turned out!
Enjoy,
Sara E
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What to Do on a Rainy Day
10-02-2015, 09:20 AMHello
everyone!
The
first game we played, and one of my personal favorites, was Freeze Dance. After
the kids spread out around the gym, the leaders turned on some music and the
dancing would start. Once the music stopped, the kids had to “freeze” in the
exact position they were in. This resulted in some wobbly legs and funny poses.
We were all able to show our own unique dance moves and shake off some energy. On
that note, it’s no surprise that one of the more popular songs was “Shake it
Off”!
Last Monday, it was quite rainy and overcast
so we went down to the gym to play some games with the kids. The excitement in
the room was perfect for the energy that these games needed. They turned out
very fun for kids and leaders alike! The children also suggested many other
games they’d like to play in the future like Octopus and Four Corners so we
will definitely keep these in mind.
The
first game we played, and one of my personal favorites, was Freeze Dance. After
the kids spread out around the gym, the leaders turned on some music and the
dancing would start. Once the music stopped, the kids had to “freeze” in the
exact position they were in. This resulted in some wobbly legs and funny poses.
We were all able to show our own unique dance moves and shake off some energy. On
that note, it’s no surprise that one of the more popular songs was “Shake it
Off”!
Katie’s
idea for the next game required more thinking and cooperation. It was called
The Human Knot and the object of the activity was to untangle your arms and
create a circle. Everyone would reach into the circle to grab another friend’s
hand. Then the untangling process began. It was great to see the kids giving tips
to help, such as asking someone to lift their arm and spin around, or switch
places with another. I’m happy to say that we were all able to untangle our
arms successfully!
As
by popular request from the kids, we finished off our gym session with some
free time with hula hoops, bouncy balls, and soccer nets. On rainy days like these,
playing games can be the perfect way to get some recreation and exercise
together.
Cheers,
Katrina
Outside is the Best Side
04-02-2015, 09:39 AM
The best way to get physical activity here
at West Richmond Jr. OSC is by far the playground. It’s an activity that never
goes out of style. When its time to sign up for activities there are always a group
of kids ready to go outside, even at times when the weather gives us light
drizzles of rain or near blinding fog. We have been very lucky with our winter
weather this year, but be sure to keep bringing those warm winter jackets
because the weatherman isn’t always right. The park has come to be a great
place where the kids get to have fun and be physically active. It always amazes
me how creative the kids are at inventing games to play outside. Ideas flow
through their brains with such ease making it effortless to construct new games.
A group of boys became superheroes with superpowers, with plans to defeat bad guys and defend their home
(playground). Another popular game is called "Restaurant," were they make pretend food
out of whatever they can find at the park like twigs, leaves, rocks and sand.
Everyday there is something new being created and it’s wonderful to see these kids using their
imagination.
Corey
Skating with Dixons
27-01-2015, 12:17 PMThis week we decided to go skating with our Dixons, they got a chance to enjoy a nice long weekend thanks to their Pro D Day. We had both our Sr. & Jr. programs combine for an amazing day. For some of our kids it was their first time on the big ice, but they didn't let that stop them from joining the fun. After a few falls and with the help of some training bars everyone was having a blast. Before I knew it I was starting to witness future figure skaters, speed skaters and hockey players.
Enjoy a few sights and sounds from our day!
Enjoy a few sights and sounds from our day!
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| He Shoots! He Scores! |
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| Just recovering from a small tumble. |
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| A little help form the training bars. |
PLAY SNOW!
21-01-2015, 11:29 AM
Back in full swing! I don't know if it's just me, but since
coming back to school, OSC has felt a busyness that just won't quit! The time
has flown by. That being said, the grade two's are looking forward to spending
their Tuesdays at Senior OSC at Gilmore Elementary starting February
17th. I (Sara) will be joining the grade two's at Gilmore every Tuesday
to help them make the transition smooth and comfortable.
At Jr OSC, this past week I did an activity with the kids
that seems to turn out differently every time. PLAY SNOW! It's a super simple
recipe and you can tweak to get different textures. Just TWO ingredients:
Baking soda and any brand hair conditioner. For a group of about 10 kids I used
about 2 -2 1/2 boxes of baking soda, about half a bottle of hair conditioner, a
big bowl, and a wooden spoon. If you'd like to try this at home I would
recommend starting with small squirts of conditioner, while stirring, adding
more depending on the texture you'd like for your play snow. The less
conditioner, the more fluffy and mouldable it will be. If you get your ratio
just right, it will resemble the texture and moldability of moon sand. I admit
that the best part about this activity is that there are no measurements so the
kids can just dump the ingredients in a stir. I do apologize, though, for the
lack of photos to show you how easy and fun this activity was but unfortunately
my hands were just as messy as the kids'.
Give it a try and let me know how it works!
Until next time,
Sara E
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