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Home's Cool Art Activity: Growing Flowers
- EI Editor Posted On May 23, 2020 | Learning Through Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK2s32dvsyw&feature=emb_logo Home's Cool! While we're all working from home, the parents, former teachers, and play experts at EI are sharing some of their favorite educational activities to help keep your family learning and growing. Check out this idea from Sahad Rivera Sonda, one of our Product Managers!Ages: 3-5Supplies:• Construction Paper• Glue• Scissors• Craft Stick
Procedure:1. Sketch and cut a flower and flowerpot shape out of construction paper.2. Glue your flower to the top of your craft stick.3. Fold a sheet of paper in half and cut two slits, one about quarter of an inch lower than the first one. This will be your background.4. Slip your craft stick “stem” through the slits.5. Glue the sides only of your pot to your background paper, so the pot covers the slits.6. Move the flower up and down and see how it “grows”!
Sahad Rivera Sonda has dreamed of being a toy designer since she was a child in Mexico! Her passion for miniatures and other playful oddities (her collection includes everything from a plush churro to a miniature French fry) eventually led her to Otis College of Art and Design in California, where she obtained a degree in Toy Design. Sahad’s dreams came true when she landed a job with EI, designing the look and feel for many of our toys and games, including Playfoam Pals, Design & Drill and our plush line.
Procedure:1. Sketch and cut a flower and flowerpot shape out of construction paper.2. Glue your flower to the top of your craft stick.3. Fold a sheet of paper in half and cut two slits, one about quarter of an inch lower than the first one. This will be your background.4. Slip your craft stick “stem” through the slits.5. Glue the sides only of your pot to your background paper, so the pot covers the slits.6. Move the flower up and down and see how it “grows”!
Sahad Rivera Sonda has dreamed of being a toy designer since she was a child in Mexico! Her passion for miniatures and other playful oddities (her collection includes everything from a plush churro to a miniature French fry) eventually led her to Otis College of Art and Design in California, where she obtained a degree in Toy Design. Sahad’s dreams came true when she landed a job with EI, designing the look and feel for many of our toys and games, including Playfoam Pals, Design & Drill and our plush line.
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