Kidtastics is nearing the end of a great 2008. The semester has flown by and we have had the opportunity to see many children grow in the past 5 months. We really enjoy having the opportunity to work with, inspire, and support every child we work with. We want to thank everyone for their support and wish everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season. Check back for fun holiday break activities to do with your children.
Also, please visit our website www.kidtastics.com for photos of these amazing children.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Kidtastics would like to extend a BIG Happy Turkey Day to all our clients, friends, and families! We hope your Thanksgiving meal fills your stomachs and that you also have the time to give to someone who needs it most.
Kidtastics has just a few fun ideas for parents & kids to do together during the Thanksgiving break. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving.
Balloon Turkey
1. Blow up a red balloon and knot off the end to form the turkey's body.
2. To make the head, blow up the yellow balloon about halfway so that there's an uninflated "nose" at one end, then knot off the balloon. Tie an uninflated red balloon to the nose to make the turkey's wattle.
3. Attach the knotted-off ends of the body and the head together by wrapping a rubber band around them.
4. Cut the feet out of one piece of cardboard and attach them to the bottom of the turkey with masking tape. Now your child can dress up her bird, painting on a face and feathers.
5. After they make a few turkey balloons, kids can hold a race to see who can bop theirs across the room first. The winner gets the real turkey's wishbone.
Turkey Hat
1. From the brown paper bags, cut a circle 3 1/2 inches in diameter for the turkey's head. Next, cut a 3-inch-wide band to fit around your child's head.
2. From the cardboard, cut a strip 5 by 1 1/2 inches to use for a neck. Fold it three times accordion style, then glue one end to the back of the paper circle.
3. For a beak, fold yellow construction paper and cut out a small double triangle (1 1/2 inches along the fold). Cut a rounded L from red paper for the turkey's wattle.
4. To create eyes, draw a black circle on each pom-pom with the marker. Glue the eyes, wattle and one side of the beak to the head. Let them dry. Then, glue the loose end of the neck to the center of the headband.
5. Now, wrap the headband around your child's head; mark where the ends overlap, then remove the band and glue the ends. Finally, glue on construction paper feathers and wings.
*These great ideas and others can be found at Disneyfamily.com
Kidtastics has just a few fun ideas for parents & kids to do together during the Thanksgiving break. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving.
CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
 | 2 round red balloons |
| 1 oblong yellow balloon |
| Scissors and cardboard |
| Masking tape |
| Acrylic paint and brushes |
Time needed: Under 1 Hour | |
1. Blow up a red balloon and knot off the end to form the turkey's body.
2. To make the head, blow up the yellow balloon about halfway so that there's an uninflated "nose" at one end, then knot off the balloon. Tie an uninflated red balloon to the nose to make the turkey's wattle.
3. Attach the knotted-off ends of the body and the head together by wrapping a rubber band around them.
4. Cut the feet out of one piece of cardboard and attach them to the bottom of the turkey with masking tape. Now your child can dress up her bird, painting on a face and feathers.
5. After they make a few turkey balloons, kids can hold a race to see who can bop theirs across the room first. The winner gets the real turkey's wishbone.
Turkey Hat
CRAFT MATERIALS: | |
| Scissors |
| Brown paper bags |
| Cardboard (cereal box) |
| Glue stick |
| Colored construction paper |
| 2 small white pom-poms |
| Black permanent marker |
Time needed: Under 1 Hour | |
2. From the cardboard, cut a strip 5 by 1 1/2 inches to use for a neck. Fold it three times accordion style, then glue one end to the back of the paper circle.
3. For a beak, fold yellow construction paper and cut out a small double triangle (1 1/2 inches along the fold). Cut a rounded L from red paper for the turkey's wattle.
4. To create eyes, draw a black circle on each pom-pom with the marker. Glue the eyes, wattle and one side of the beak to the head. Let them dry. Then, glue the loose end of the neck to the center of the headband.
5. Now, wrap the headband around your child's head; mark where the ends overlap, then remove the band and glue the ends. Finally, glue on construction paper feathers and wings.
*These great ideas and others can be found at Disneyfamily.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
New Pictures of Session 1 Gymnastics Classes
Please check out the new pictures of our 2008 Fall Session 1 Gymnastics Classes at www.kidtastics.com. The kids have been progressing great and continue to get better every week.
Veteran's Day Thanks!
Kidtastics would like to thank all of the Veteran's who have served our country and risked their lives, to make ours better. And a great big THANKS to those who are currently serving. We greatly appreciate all your hard-work and dedication to the United States!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Kidtastics first blog...
We here at Kidtastics would like to send a big thanks to all of our families, friends, and clients who have helped make Kidtastics a success! We look forward to continuing to teach all children to do and be anything they can and to stay healthy through physical activity! Keep checking back at our blog for any fun stories, pictures, success and improvement stories, and anything else... Hope everyone enjoys!!!
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