I think such a gloomy time needs a special, heart-warming craft. My family has been thinking a lot about nurses, doctors, first responders, grocery workers, and all other helpers who have to leave their families to work. Every day these people take risks to help us.
When I saw a thread from the Scituate Town Library on Facebook about thanking our helpers with hearts, I immediately knew this is the day to do it!
Materials:
- Contact paper (but you could use white paper and glue)
- Scraps of tissue paper, wrapping paper, and/or construction paper
- Tape
HINT: If you use white paper and glue, I like to put glue on a paper plate or in an empty, clean yogurt container and have the kids use a q-tip to brush on the glue. It's easier for clean up!
- Cut out hearts ahead of time on the contact paper or white paper. If using contact paper, peel off the backing. Place sticky side up on a table. Use a couple small pieces of tape to hold down the contact paper heart while the kids are working or else it will stick to their fingers.
- Stick (or glue) on scraps of paper. It's okay if the scraps go over the edges, you can always trim them up later.
- Tape your hearts on your windows. I also cut out letters to spell out "Thank you workers" for our door while the kids were working, but you could write this boldly on a piece of paper with markers.
I hope that this craft brings you and all the helpers joy during this difficult time.
Ms. Bethany is a Child Development Instructor and Teacher on Boston's South Shore. As a child she would sit all of her stuffed animals around a small chalkboard to teach letter and numbers. After graduating from Framingham State College she worked in the Plymouth and Scituate Public Schools. After becoming a mom she began working part time at Isis Parenting in Hanover, teaching child development, art and music classes. When Isis Parenting closed in 2014 she decided to continue to share her knowledge and creativity with families across the South Shore through music, discussion, developmental activities, and fun at libraries and birthday parties. She also holds a Masters degree in Education from Fitchburg State University http://www.msbethany.com/
