game plan

I leave in 4 weeks. 4 That's crazy. I have so much to do. In all reality I have two weeks to be packed and ready to go. I get my shots this week so all the paper, money, and medical issues will be done and out of the way.

Now that I know where I will be staying I can start to focus on the children there and what their needs are. I still plan on doing some art and recreation with the children there. Here are some of the art projects I plan on leading. They are very simple yet some of these children have never painted before. I think it will be amazing to see how creativity will seep out of them once they are given the chance to express.

Projects for Pre-schoolers:
Bloto
Bubble Prints
Easel Painting
Finger Painting
Ping-Pong Painting
Play Dough (homemade)
Sand Art
Scritch Scratch
Sting Painting
Tissue Paper Collage
Warming Tray.

bring back some memories? I also am asking for paper puzzles (paper because of weight issues). I was told that some of these children can speak 2, 3 languages at the age of 7 but can't put together a puzzle. They lack critical thinking. I'm looking into some activities that will invoke the process.

Games, I'm not sure yet. I need to make a list and start thinking about what I could lead. Nylon Hose Play is always an option but I don't know how I would get it out there. Yes, like stockings, pantyhose. My dear Grandfather invented this "hose play" and it truly is the perfect thing to give a child. You can make so many things out of it. It's colorful, light, washable, soft and the kids love it. you can make frisbees, balls, sock rockets, rag balls, what ever. It's amazing. Laugh now but don't judge until you've played. soooooo that is an option but I only have two bags. We will see how it all pans out.