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Object Lesson - Candy Cane Christmas

Candy Cristmas (vectorstock.com) Candy Canes are everywhere. They are used as decorations on Christmas trees and are one of the most popular of all Christmas treats. I have heard several stories about the history and meaning of the candy cane. I don't know if they are true, but I do think that the candy cane can teach us a few things about the true meaning of Christmas. And while we are at it, I've added a lot of Christmas Party game ideas you can play with Candy Canes as well. Games using Candy Canes Candy Cane Connection - You'll need miniature size candy canes broken in half. Use this game to break your group up into pairs as a mixer. Mix up the halves of the candies and hand them out to participants. When everyone has arrived, have participants try to find the other half of their candies! Candy Cane Conveyor - (adapted from Minute - to_Win_It) You will need Christmas ribbon and Candy Canes. Tie 30 feet of ribbon into a loop and place each player inside o...

Waldorf Form Drawing: Creative Re-Wiring of the Brain

In Waldorf Schools, one has to consider Rudolf Steiner's beliefs and views about form drawing. Form drawing is the basis for the development of fine motor skills as a preparation for writing. Remember, the movement of the hand also educates the brain. From the book Form Drawing Grades One through Four: "It is part of the evolution of art and, as such, develops the aesthetic sense and a feeling for form. It also teaches thinking but not in a non-intellectual way; it trains the intelligence to be flexible, able to follow and understand a complicated line of thought." A child experiences the forms and this develops the will forces. It is a way of "seeing" with the hands. Rudolf Steiner said "the line is the subject and not a picture of something in the outer world". This is also why when form drawing you should not allow the child to color in between the forms and lines. Children in Waldorf schools learn very significantly through the arts. Waldorf ...

Great Ideas For Crafts For Kids

Crafts for kids are very popular with parents. It helps them educate their child and enhance their creativity. To make simple crafts all you will need are some supplies like construction paper, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, and macaroni. Helpful Tips on Crafts For Kids Tip 1 - Macaroni Necklaces Ideas for craft (iden wildensyah) This is a traditional craft that your kids will surely have fun in doing. All you will need is some yarn and colored macaroni. Then teach your kids to string the macaroni and fashion it into a necklace. Tip 2 - Pipe Cleaner Construction With this craft you can use different colored pipe cleaners. By twisting them into shapes they can make animals, building, and anything that fancies your child. Then you can place it on a cardboard and arrange them to make a mini zoo or town. Tip 3 - Sponge Decors With the help of sponges you can help enhance the creativity of your kid in drawing. You cut the sponges into shapes like stars, moon, circles, squares...

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