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Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

September 3, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have 15 Star Wars DIY projects for your house full of Star War lovers. I even have a Star Wars cool soap activity. Also, look at these 15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber.

Star Wars transcends ages and generations, and all walks of life. It has been a classic since it first launched on May 25th, 1977.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

I am covering crafts from every age group from preschool to high school and every series from the original trilogy to Mandalorian.  

5 Fun Star Wars Facts

  1. The word “Ewok” was never actually used at any point in Return of the Jedi. Rather when the toys came out they were named as Ewoks.
  2. Yoda’s original name was going to be  Buffy, in the original script it was Minch Yoda.
  3. There is a small Polynesian island called Niue, 1,500 miles off the coast of New Zealand where collectible Star Wars coins are accepted as legal tender.
  4. Theaters were not excited about showing Star Wars, as a matter of fact less than 40 theaters agreed to book showings of Star Wars when it was released before Memorial Day.
  5. Han Solo’s most memorable line was ad-libbed, you know the part where Princess Leia says “ I love you” and he responds back with “ I know”- totally unscripted.
Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Star Wars DIY Projects

Next at these fun Star Wars activities.

15 Out of This World Star Wars DIY Projects

There are ideas here for all ages and to make your fun Star Wars themed unit study come to life.

Photo Credit: www.mymommystyle.com

Chewbacca pencil holder

This Chewbacca pencil holder is easy to put together and could easily turn into a plant holder, treat holder, or mini light saber holder. The sky is the limit, or should we say the universe?

Photo Credit: lemonlimeadventures.com

DIY Star Wars Garden Pots

These cute Star Wars garden pots are super easy to make – you just have to have a confident hand and about half an hour to spare.

I have some Star Wars STEM Activities for May 4th. Also, look at National STEM Day – Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects for more stem ideas.

Photo Credit: thecraftyblogstalker.com

How to Make a DIY Pool Noodle Lightsaber

Learn how to make a Noodle Lightsaber with this step-by-step tutorial. An Easy DIY Star Wars Craft that is fun for all ages! Make your own Light Saber!

Photo Credit: frugalfun4boys.com

You won't need the force to make these awesome Star Wars painted rocks!

Here’s a fun Star Wars craft to do with the kids for May the Fourth Be With You (Star Wars Day) or any day! We absolutely love rock painting over here, and we needed some Star Wars inspired rocks to add to our collection

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Light Saber Sensory Bottles Star Wars Activity for Kids

This is a big week for Star Wars fans every where including myself, my son, and my husband! I made these fun and easy, glowing light saber sensory bottles for my son to enjoy.

Photo Credit: www.mombrite.com

Paper Plate Baby Yoda Craft [Free Template]

Is there anything cuter than Baby Yoda? Your little Star Wars fans will love making this paper plate Baby Yoda craft after watching another exciting episode of the Mandalorian!

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Jabba the Hutt craft: how to make Jabba the Hutt from salt dough

Jabba the Hutt lives in a palace on the planet Tattoine where he runs a criminal empire and has a bounty out for Han Solo. Jabba is eventually defeated by our heroes, but nonetheless his shape and appearance are perfect for molding from salt dough!

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Lightsaber Bookmarks: easily make these Star Wars themed bookmarks!

Keep your place in your favorite books by making glittery lightsabers in different colors! These lightsaber bookmarks are great for home or school.

Photo Credit: www.sippycupmom.com

Make Your Own No Sew Chewbacca Pillow

If you have a little  Star Wars fan in the house you are going to want to make this adorable No Sew Chewbacca Pillow. If you are concerned about it being played with roughly and not holding up you can easily use these directions and just sew it up quickly on the machine.You will be pleasantly surprised how quick and easy this cute little wookie is to put together. 

Photo Credit: funlearningforkids.com

Star Wars R2-D2 Craft for Kids

This Star Wars R2-D2 craft was a big hit with my son and he doesn’t usually like crafts. He was very proud of the R2-D2 he made!

Photo Credit: onemamasdailydrama.com

Star Wars Bead Bracelet Ideas

These easy DIY bead bracelet ideas are perfect for Star Wars fans to wear on May the 4th or any day! Customize them for any character.

Photo Credit: allfortheboys.com

DIY Cardboard Vehicles - Millennium Falcon & Rey's Speeder

We’ve been wanting to create these for a while so STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS coming out next week and a fun group party with some other bloggers was the final push we needed to get them done. And they are SO much fun.

Photo Credit: dazeknights.com

DIY Star Wars Gift for Boys

So, since Buddy is into Star Wars, I created a set of Star Wars-inspired nesting dolls

Photo Credit: nerdymamma.com

Star Wars Galaxy Obleek

There’s just so much fun in this little bowl and so much educational opportunity, too. While we played, we talked about so many subjects: why the obleek had the liquid/solid properties; how the figures sunk like the x-wing did on Degoba; what pretend constellations we could make; how the food coloring worked to make that neat galaxy-like swirl. 

Photo Credit: kidminds.org

How to Make the Best and Most Amazing Ewok Catapult

Star Wars movies offer plenty of inspiration for an enthusiastic inventor, from homemade lightsabers and self-build droids to DIY starfighters and battle tanks 

Finally, look at this fun activity to make Star Wars soap.

Star Wars DIY Projects- Star Wars Soap

You will need:

  • ¼ pound melt and pour soap base
  • 1 teaspoon oil- coconut, olive, palm, or castor
  • 2 teaspoons beeswax pellets
  • 5 drops of essential oil
  • Mica powder
  • A Star Wars mold shape of your choice
Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

You will also need:

  • Glass container
  • Craft stick for mixing

First, cut the soap base into small squares, about 1” to help it melt faster and more evenly.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Place soap pieces into the container. When making a small batch I like to use a mason jar because it is easy to clean up and pours into the molds nicely.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, it should not take more than 45- 60 seconds for this amount.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Remove from the microwave and stir in beeswax pellets and oil until well combined.

If making only one color you can stir in a small amount of mica powder at this time, if you want to make each soap a different color leave it until after the next step.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Stir in essential oil until it is your desired scent strength.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Pour into each of the molds.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Next, add a small amount of the chosen color to each mold and stir quickly with a toothpick to mix. Be sure to scrape all along the edges as well as in the center.

 If you want a little more time to mix each color pour into one mold at a time and reheat until melted again. Continue until all molds are full.           

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Let the mold sit for several hours until cooled and completely hardened before removing from the mold.

When you remove the mold take a small knife and smooth off the excess soap.

Store in a cool dry place until ready to use. For use keep out of direct water.

Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

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2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

August 31, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have two simple chemistry for kids experiments which do not require special equipment. Your kids will also love these 21 Fun Chemistry Homeschool Ideas for Kids.

These science experiments can be done with younger kids, and you need just a few basic household items.

Chemistry can be introduced as early as preschool and learned through high school.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Using simple household items like bleach, vinegar, pennies, and food coloring you can complete a couple of experiments to introduce chemistry to your kids.

Also, John Dalton was an English chemist.

He proposed the theory that all modern chemistry is based on. It is the Atomic Theory of Matter.

I have some free notebooking pages so you can add his life to your study.

Chemistry for Kids Books

First, look at some of these fun books and resources.

For example, Basher Chemistry is an amazing beginning chemistry book and is a particularly great resource for unschoolers and relaxed schoolers.

It is engaging and interesting with funny illustrations alongside great chunks of information.

12 Chemistry Books & Resources for Kids of All Ages

But first here are some resources that are a great introduction and more to chemistry for kids.

Superstars of Science

Discover fun facts about the greatest scientists from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style.

Did you know that Marie Curie used to keep radioactive materials in her pockets? Or that Mendeleyev literally dreamed up his famous periodic table? Superstars of Science tells the stories behind the big ideas in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, cosmology, earth sciences, and engineering. Read about 40 great scientists including Newton and Einstein who produced theories that explained the way in which the Universe works, Crick and Watson who uncovered the structure of DNA, and Alexander Graham Bell who had the big idea that became the telephone. Each one of these greats of science has had some vital flash of insight that has changed the way we see the world and the way we live. Come meet the superstars of science!

Basher Science: Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction

Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. Chemistry is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us.

Crucibles: The Story of Chemistry from Ancient Alchemy to Nuclear Fission

This book is a classic in the field of popular science. Standard reading since the 1930s, it is one of the few histories of chemistry to concentrate on the lives of the great chemists. Through these dramatic and human stories, it gives an authoritative and entertaining account of the great discoveries and advances in this scientific field. After many printings in three previous editions, this book has been newly revised by the author for this fourth edition. Beginning with Trevisan and his lifelong search for the "philosopher's stone," the author narrates the lives and discoveries of such towering figures as Paracelsus and his chemical treatment of disease; Priestley looking for phlogiston and finding oxygen and carbon dioxide, Lavoisier creating a new language of chemistry; Dalton and his Atomic Theory; Avogadro and the idea of molecules, Mendeleeff arranging the table of elements under his Periodic Law; the Curies isolating radium; Thomson discovering the electron; Moseley and his Law of Atomic Numbers; Lawrence and the construction of the cyclotron; and more. Probably the most dramatic chapter in the book, the account of the development of nuclear fission, ends the story of chemistry at its most monumental achievement.

The Chemistry of Cola

You’ll be amazed at all you can learn from this favorite drink – what’s in it, why it fizzes, what you can do with it, the containers it’s in, and more!

Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History

Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts.

52 Extreme Kids Chemistry Experiments Set - STEM Activities & Science Kits

If you want your child to be able to explore and complete some simple chemistry experiments without running around grabbing all the items an all in on kit is just the thing to add to your chemistry studies.

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery -- from the Big Bang through the end of time.

Chemistry Fluxx Card Game - Science Games Card Games for Kids

 Chemistry EditionChemistry Fluxx is the perfect compound of chance, skill and strategy-use atoms and laboratory tools to match the current goal of the game and win! The rules are always changing in Fluxx. The Keepers, Goals, Rules and Action cards determine how the game will be played.

Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science)

For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry -- not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work:

  • Purify alcohol by distillation
  • Produce hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysis
  • Smelt metallic copper from copper ore you make yourself
  • Analyze the makeup of seawater, bone, and other common substances
  • Synthesize oil of wintergreen from aspirin and rayon fiber from paper
  • Perform forensics tests for fingerprints, blood, drugs, and poisons
  • and much more

The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar Things

Written for lay readers, provides an introduction to the principles of chemistry and includes quotations from popular literature to show how chemistry and everyday life intertwine.

The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry (Cartoon Guide Series)

If you have ever suspected that "heavy water" is the title of a bootleg Pink Floyd album, believed that surface tension is an anxiety disorder, or imagined that a noble gas is the result of a heavy meal at Buckingham Palace, then you need The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry to set you on the road to chemical literacy.

You don't need to be a scientist to grasp these and many other complex ideas, because The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry explains them all: the history and basics of chemistry, atomic theory, combustion, solubility, reaction stoichiometry, the mole, entropy, and much more—all explained in simple, clear, and yes, funny illustrations. Chemistry will never be the same!

Air Is Not Oxygen: Essential Science You Should Have Learned ... But Probably Didn't!

AIR IS NOT OXYGEN is a fun way to brush up on essential science concepts you missed in school. (Admit it. You probably thought you had better things to do than study!) Clear, short chapters focus on mastering key concepts instead of memorizing facts. Dozens of optional hands-on activities make science come alive! In a style described as “Dave Barry meets Bill Nye with a touch of the Mythbusters,” award-winning author, Bill Morelan, debunks common misconceptions about basic science. Reflecting both the National Science Content Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, AIR IS NOT OXYGEN covers Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Science Methods.A fun, informative read, AIR IS NOT OXYGEN helps fill the gaps in your science education. (Never be humiliated by science geeks again!) Perfect for sharing, or as a handy basic reference tool. Makes a great book for kids, too.

More Chemistry for Kids Activities

  • 21 Fun Chemistry Homeschool Ideas for Kids
  • 10 Popular High School Chemistry Homeschool Curriculum
  • Medieval Chemistry and Homeschool History – Fun Hands-On Activity
  • Atomidoodle Chemistry Game App
  • Homeschool High School Chemistry & Free Reference Sheet and Resources
2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Next, look at these two fun notebooking pages.

John Dalton and Democritus Chemistry Notebooking Pages

John Dalton was an English chemist and physicist born about the 6th of September 1766.

Dalton is credited with the Atomic Theory in chemistry.

What is the Atomic Theory of Matter? It states:

  • Matter is made of small particles called atoms.
  • Atoms are indestructible. They cannot be created or destroyed during chemical or physical changes.
  • Atoms of an element are identical.
  • Atoms of different elements have different masses.
2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Next, Democritus proposed the idea of atoms centuries earlier, around 460 BC. Democritus gets the credit for coining the word “atom” to describe that smallest piece of matter.

Finally, look at these chemistry for kids experiments.

Chemistry Experiment 1- Cleaning Pennies

When choosing your household items to clean the pennies look for acidic items as well as some non-acidic items like water to compare them.

You will need:

  • 4-6 dirty pennies
  • Disposable paper cups
  • Various household items- vinegar, baking soda and water paste, bleach, ketchup, lemon or lime juice, tap water, sparkling water, hot sauce, soda, etc.
2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Try to find pennies that have roughly the same amount of tarnish to them.  Place 4-6 pennies in paper cups, 1 per cup.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Write the name of each item on the outside of the cup so that it is easier to keep track.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Add your chosen household items to each cup, be sure that each penny is completely covered.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Set a timer for 20-30 minutes and while the pennies are soaking have your child make a hypothesis as to which will clean the pennies best.

Clean each penny and place it in front of the corresponding cup to compare how clean they are.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Here are how our pennies looked at the end, the cleanest in our batch was lime juice.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Questions to ask your child:

  • Which solution cleaned its penny the best?
  • Was your hypothesis correct?

For older children you can have them research why the acidic items work better to clean the pennies than less or non-acidic items.

Chemistry Experiment 2 – Disappearing Color

You will need:

  • 4 glass containers
  • 3 different food colorings
  • bleach
  • Pipette or dropper

Fill 3 containers ¾ full of water.

Add 3-4 drops of food coloring to each container.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Fill the 4th container with bleach.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Have your child use the dropper to add bleach a few drops at a time to each color and stir.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

When the bleach mixes, the color should begin to disappear until the water is nearly or completely devoid of any color at all.

2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

If you continue to add drops of bleach and stir your color will completely disappear out of each one.

Questions to ask:

  • Before the experiment- What do you think will happen when you add bleach to the colored water?
  • What happened when you added the bleach?
  • Do different colors disappear quicker than others?
  • Why did the color disappear? Bleach contains an oxidizer called sodium hypochlorite. This along with the molecules of the food coloring change their shape and they cannot reflect the light the same way so color disappears.
2 Fun Chemistry for Kids Experiments & John Dalton Notebooking Pages

Finally, look below to see how to download the free notebooking pages.

HOW TO GET THE FREE JOHN DALTON AND DEMOCRITUS NOTEBOOKING PAGES

Too, I have two notebooking pages. One page is about John Dalton and the second one is Democritus.

Additionally, I have 2 of each one. One page is blank for your child to add his own research and the second page has a few facts.

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Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French And Indian War Years

August 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free lapbook for kids about the French and Indian War years. Also, you’ll love my page French and Indian War 1754 -1763.

The French and Indian War was part of wider conflict between the European Powers.

It was called the Seven Years War and began in North American and spread to Europe.

Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French And Indian War Years

From the British view, it was the French and Indian War.

The French who lived in Canada called it the War of Conquest or Guerre de la Conquete.

They saw the British as warriors who took away the land.

10 Facts about the French and Indian War Years

  1. George Washington experiences in the French and Indian War prepared him to be a military leader.
  2. In the mid-1700s France and Britain were power empires. And France and Britain were often enemies.
  3. The War began with the dispute over control of the Forks of the Ohio, an area the French, British and Indians all recognized as important. Fort Duquesne (later known as Fort Pitt) was situated where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River join to form the Ohio River.
  4. The Indians of the region are major players. Tanaghrisson, a Seneca, has aligned himself with a young Virginian, George Washington, who has been sent on a mission to tell the French to vacate the Forks.
  5. One of the most powerful Indian groups was called the Iroquois Confederacy. The Iroquois originally had 5 nations: the Seneca, the Onandaga, the Mohawk, the Oneida and the Cayuga.
  6. The British and French tried to get different tribes on their side by either trading or giving them guns, tools and other items.
  7. The British became allied with the Iroquois.
  8. The French made allies with many of the other nations or tribes. This include the Delaware, Ojibwa, Shawnee and Ottawa to name a few. These tribes were not friendly toward each other, but they were united in their hate against the Iroquois.
  9. Fur trapping was a profitable business. And the Rocky Mountains became a popular place for mountain men. Before long, beaver was overhunted and it contributed to the starvation of Indians.
  10. Children can learn about the “mourning practices” by Native Americans which is to take captors to replace dead family members.

More French and Indian War Resources

  • Free Homeschool History Cards to put history on an O ring
  • 15 Hands-on History Ideas for Kids Studying the French and Indian War
  • French and Indian War Comic Strip Unit
Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French And Indian War Years

Also, look at some books and resources for a fun unit study.

Keep in mind that this is another ugly time in history.

Some books claim to be true or accurate and can be quite revealing as to pain and suffering.

It’s important that you know and decide which ones are best for your kids at which age if any since children are affected by events during history.

7 Books and Resources about the French and Indian War

Grab some of these books and resources to bring to life the years during the French and Indian War.

The Matchlock Gun

The book is set in the year 1756 during the French and Indian War in Guilderland, New York.

The Last of the Mohicans

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is a timeless classic adventure novel. Set to a backdrop of the French and Indian War of 1757, this renowned novel follows the journey of Natty Bumpo, his two Mohican friends, Chingachgook and Uncas, and the daughters of British Lt. Col. Munro from Fort Edward to Fort William Henry. Widely hailed as Cooper's masterpiece, The Last of the Mohicans is an influential work of literature and an early contender for the title of the "Great American Novel."

River of the Wolves

During the French and Indian Wars, Dave Foster was taken captive in Maine by a Canadian war party. The story of the long, dangerous trek back to Canada, of a winter of enforced idleness in the Indian village during which Dave became a skilled hunter and trapper, and of his eventual escape, all make an historical story.

Courage to command,: A story of the capture of Louisbourg; (Winston adventure books)

"In March of 1745, a fleet of ninety ships set sail from Boston under a cloud-ridden sky, with a stormy sea threatening outside the harbor. They were heading for the jagged coast of Cape Breton Island to stage a surprise assault on the 'impregnable' Fortress of Louisburg. This is the story of that incredible attack, and of Caleb Hatch, a young Boston lad chosen to record the events."

WITH WOLFE IN CANADA A TALE OF THE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR

The struggle between Britain and France for supremacy in the North American continent.

The Seven Years' War (Essential Histories)

The closest thing to total war before World War One, the Seven Years' War was fought in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and India with major consequences for all parties involved. This fascinating book is the first to truly review the grand strategies of the combatants and examine the differing styles of warfare used in the many campaigns. These ranged from the large-scale battles and sieges of the European front to the ambush and skirmish tactics used in the forests of North America. Daniel Marston's engaging narrative is supported by official war papers, personal diaries and memoirs, and official reports.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

When twelve-year-old Mary Jemison and her family are captured by Shawnee raiders, she’s sure they’ll all be killed. Instead, Mary is separated from her siblings and traded to two Seneca sisters, who adopt her and make her one of their own. Mary misses her home, but the tribe is kind to her. She learns to plant crops, make clay pots, and sew moccasins, just as the other members do. Slowly, Mary realizes that the Indians are not the monsters she believed them to be. When Mary is given the chance to return to her world, will she want to leave the tribe that has become her family? This Newbery Honor book is based on the true story of Mary Jemison, the pioneer known as the “White Woman of the Genesee.” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

Seven Years War Minibooks Included with Lapbook

Also, look at these minibook which go with the lapbook.

  • Wolfe and Montcalm
  • George Washington/Key Events in the Life of George Washington
  • Edward Braddock
  • Chief Pontiac
  • Captive and Captor
  • Coming to Trade
  • Facts at a Glance – When was the war, Where did it take place, Who were some of the key players, Who won the War,
  • French and Indian War – Who fought on which side, How did it begin, What was important about Ohio Country

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How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

August 27, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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How to make a chalk pastel bird nest easy drawing. Also, you’ll love this Free Bird Unit Study and Lapbook And Fun Edible Bird Nests.

.A chalk pastel bird nest easy drawing project gives your child some creative freedom in recreating some of the most common types of bird nests as they learn about them.

While they are a bit messy, they are wonderful for creating soft and hard lines as well as blurring, they are very forgiving.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

They can be made from natural materials like sticks, twigs, hay, grass, and leaves but they will also use scraps of string, cloth, paper, and plastic bits that humans leave out.

There are many different types of nests but most fit into 1 of 5 categories -cupped (or half-cupped), cavity, pendant, scrape, and burrow and these are the ones we are going to explore here.

Types of Bird Nests

  • Cup- a cup-style nest is the most seen, it is a cup-shaped build that offers eggs some protection and still allows momma bird to sit on her eggs. They are usually built on the fork of tree branches but will also be built on the ground, in bushes, and even in porches and barns. Tiniest cup nest belongs to the hummingbird at about 1”.
  • Cavity- Just as the name implies this Nest is made inside the cavity of trees, bird’s houses, and in the cavities of building structures such as chimneys. There are roughly 85 different bird species that use this method like woodpeckers, wood ducks, and owls. Some birds create their own cavity while others use already-formed openings.
  • Pendant/Suspended cup- This type of nest resembles a hanging sack. It can either have a cuplike structure or a tunnel shape with openings throughout.  Weavers, Orioles, Sunbirds, Swallows, and Martins are the most common tenants of this style.
  • Scrape/Ground- Killdeer, Ostrich, and the arctic Tern as well as a few other birds find that making their nest by using or making hollow depressions in the ground.  They use little or no nesting materials, commonly it would be down feathers, grass, and weeds.
  • Burrow- Some birds use a burrow for a nest like the puffin, kingfishers, kiwi, and the burrowing owl. They prefer it for maintaining an even temperature as well as protection from predators and weather. They often use a hole that was dug and abandoned by other animal species.
How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

No Nest –Emperor and King penguins do not make nests at all, rather they hold the egg on top of their feet.

Next, look at these fun resources and books for learning about birds.

17 Books, Resources, and Activities About Birds

You'll love these fun resources if you're studying about birds. Besides, you can study about birds anytime of the year.

So, add one or two of these to your unit study, nature journaling, or just fun for the day.

1. A Place for Birds

In simple yet compelling language, Melissa Stewart showcases twelve North American birds, from the familiar eastern bluebird to the rare Kirtland's warbler. Her clear narrative shows the threats these birds face, and informative sidebars describe a wide variety of efforts to save them. In addition, remarkable full-color illustrations vividly and accurately depict the birds within the ecosystems that support their survival. Range maps and additional bird facts are also included.

2. Feathers: Not Just for Flying

Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many, remarkable uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds with warming or cooling, protect them from the sun, help them swim, glide or even
dig.

3. A Nest Is Noisy (Family Treasure Nature Encylopedias)

This gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests, from those of tiny bee hummingbirds to those of orangutans high in the rainforest canopy.

4. Big Book of Birds (The Big Book Series)

The book draws in children and parents alike with captivating information about and charming illustrations of hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, puffins, red-crowned cranes, and more. The book also invites young bird-watchers to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. The text is chatty, funny, and full of remarkable facts.

5. Peterson Field Guide To Birds

For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birdsof Eastern and Central North America has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, this guide will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated to reflect current knowledge in ornithology. 

6. How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family.

7. Wingspan Board Game - A Bird-Collection, Engine-Building Game

Competitive, card-driven, engine-building board game.

Challenging strategy game recommended for those ages 14 plus

Game includes 170 unique bird cards, 26 bonus cards and 16 Automa cards, 103 food tokens and 75 egg miniatures, 5 custom wooden dice and 5 player mats, 1 birdfeeder dice tower and 2-piece Game Trayz custom tray, 1 goal mat and 8 goal tiles, 1 first-player token and 40 action cubes, 4 clear plastic resource containers, 1 scorepad, and 3 rulebooks.

8. Beaks!

Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive. From the twisted beak of a crossbill to the color changing bill of a seagull, readers will learn fun facts about how beaks are designed and used as tools by birds of all shapes and sizes.  Bright, bold cut-paper illustrations create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural
environments with their beaks in action.

9. Bird Figurine Toy Birds for Kids Realistic Bird

Set of bird figurine toys, which contains 7 different small plastic birds. The weight of bird figure toy is 96G / 0.2LB. The set of small plastic bird contains 7 pecies of toy birds,such as robin, bluebird, oriole, woodpecker, etc. Please refer to the picture for the actual size and color.

10. Professor Noggin's Birds of North America Trivia Card Game

PLAY & LEARN: Professor Noggin’s series of educational card games encourages kids to learn interesting facts about their favorite subjects.

FUN FACTS: Everything young birders need to know about the most common and interesting Birds of North America. Learn to identify different species and discover fascinating facts about their habitat and behavior.

CARD GAME: Each of the thirty game cards combines trivia, true or false, and multiple-choice questions. A special three-numbered die is included which adds an element of unpredictability.

11. Audubon's Birds of America Coloring Book

Including the red-winged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, ruby-throated hummingbird, purple finch, and blue jay, 46 different species of birds from all parts of the United States are included in this book. The pictures have been faithfully redrawn by Paul E. Kennedy from originals by John James Aububon (1785–1851), the most famous American painter-naturalist.

12. The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon

If there was one thing James loved to do more than anything else, it was to be in the great outdoors watching his beloved feathered friends.In the fall of 1804, he was determined to find out if the birds nesting near his Pennsylvania home would really return the following spring. Through careful observation, James laid the foundation for all that we know about migration patterns today.

13. Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways To Turn Your Yard and Garden Into a Haven For Your Favorite Birds

Enjoy your home and garden as never before when you have a yard that's filled with colorful birds and bird songs as well as flowers. This A-to-Z guide includes:Terrific tips and plans for building bird feeders, birdbaths, and birdhouses.Recipes for making bird food that is sure to be a hit with your feathered friends--including Chickadee Doughnut Delights and Easy Bird Treat Mini-Muffins.The 25 best plants to grow to attract birds to your yard--including columbine and honeysuckle, hummingbird favorites.How to identify and attract goldfinches, chickadees, cardinals, and more than 50 other favorite birds to your yard. Plus, you'll learn what their songs and antics really mean.

14. Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds

Describes all species found in the North American region and offers information on breeding cycles, nesting habits, and provides pictures of nestlings and eggs

15. What's That Bird? Teacher Guide

This study guide accompanies What's That Bird? published by Storey Publishing in 2005, incorporating facts to know, comprehension questions, and characteristics of specific birds. Sections include: 'Meet the Bird', 'How Birds Live', and 'The Wider World of Birds'. Student Book and What's That Bird? sold separately.

16. Paint by Sticker: Birds: Create 12 Stunning Images One Sticker at a Time!

Nature's Masterpieces—ready for paintingPeel the sticker,Paint the sticker, And watch your painting come to life.Paint by Sticker: Birds celebrates the rainbow of colors and shapes of the avian world: a red-headed woodpecker, a blue jay, an orange and black Baltimore oriole, an electric bright hummingbird.

17. Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds is now transformed into 100 easy-to-reference cards housed in one handsome pull-drawer gift box. Divided into one stack of 50 common Western and Eastern North American birds, and one stack of 50 common birds found across North America, each card features precise illustrations and text concerning habitat, behavior, and voice description necessary for easy identification. Edited with the backyard birder in mind, each bird card is accompanied with a regional map as an additional guide to migratory patterns.

Next, look at some other activities I have here for you to include a study of birds.

More Activities to Learn About Birds

  • Galapagos Islands Animals Fun and Simple Watercolor Flamingo Tutorial
  • Free Peregrine Falcon Lapbook And Fun Unit Study Ideas
  • Free Homeschool Chicken Unit Study and Anatomy of an Egg Felt Activity & Worksheet
  • Make Way For Ducklings Fun Duck Pond Playdough Invitation to Play
  • How to Make an Easy Bird Craft Fun Paper Plate Peacock
  • Free Bird Journal – Hands-on Nature (Coloring & Identification Pages)
  • Bird Nest Designs – How Do Birds Make Nests Is a simple look at the different ways birds make their nests.
  • Cardinal Birds in Winter and Birch Trees Easy Watercolor Kids Activity
  • Free North American Robin Bird Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
  • Bird Craft For Kindergarten Make an Adorable Fun American Robin Foot Print
  • 15 Most Amazing Nests Built By Bird Architects YouTube
  • Beautiful Bald Eagle Fun Facts And Torn Paper Bird Craft
  • Free Bird Unit Study and Lapbook And Fun Edible Bird Nests
How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing
  • Dynamic Delightful Bird Lapbook for Multiple Ages

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Finally, look how to make this fun chalk pastel bird nest easy drawing.

Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

You will need:

  • Chalk pastels
  • Art paper
  • Scissors
  • Cotton balls or pompoms
  • Book for reference
How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

I started with 9×12 paper and cut it into 4 rectangles.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

After researching and deciding on the types of nests they want to draw, have them lightly sketch out the outlines.

For a cup nest-an oval with a small oval in it gives a good start, it kind of resembles a fried egg.

Once they are satisfied with their general outline, they can begin filling it in a bit starting with lighter colors.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

Continue to layer on dots, lines, and slashes to create the look of a woven nest.

Experiment with going back and forth on lighter and dark colors to create some depth and interest.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

Use a fingertip or pompom to smudge some of the chalk and fill in the white spots.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

Blow off the excess chalk as you go.

Finally, they can add in some eggs if they like.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

Encourage them to draw all the basic nest types like a cavity in a tree.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

Or a tiny hummingbird’s nest with a bird peeking out.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

How about a pendant nest?

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

To preserve your drawing spray with a light coat of aerosol hairspray to set the chalk.

How to Make a Chalk Pastel Bird Nest Easy Drawing

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9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

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Turn a sweet little handprint into an Australian animals art project by creating a cuddly koala out of it. Also, look at this Hands-On Geography: Australia Awesome and Deadly Animal Art.

Are you learning about Australia as a country? Just Australian animals? Marsupials specifically?

This easy craft project is perfect for all the above, or even just because you want a cute handprint craft.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

Kids love to get involved fully hands-on and moms love to see their little ones’ handprints in art projects.

This is a very sweet option to create a keepsake while they learn.

It’s a simple and fun way to talk about Australian animals, their habitats, eating habits, characteristics, and where they live in the world.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

3 Koala Questions and Answers

  1. Where are koalas from? Australia, in the open forest and woodland areas.
  2. What do they eat? Mostly eucalyptus (Gum Tree) but will sometimes snack on other trees.
  3. What is a marsupial?  They are a group of mammals that are known for carrying their young in a pouch.

Also, look at more hands-on activities to learn about animals in Australia.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas

Make it a full lesson on the creatures from the outback.

Photo Credit: www.notimeforflashcards.com

Koala Craft

My goal for this lesson was not creativity ( process art is much more appropriate for that) or even specifically learning about koalas.

Photo Credit: learncreatelove.com

Wombat Printable Craft

Wombats are cute, pudgy marsupials that are found in Australia.

Australia Awesome and Deadly Animal Art

My son began his research at the library, checking out various books on Australia in general, and a few on the animals themselves. For further investigation, we also watched a YouTube video and looked at various pictures of aboriginal art online.

Photo Credit: frompond.blogspot.com

Kookaburra Craft (Frog Spot)

Turn plain boring cups into the laughing Kookaburra Craft.

Photo Credit: woojr.com

Kangaroo Ears Headband

 I’m excited to show you how to make this fun Kangaroo Ears Headband that’s great for a kangaroo lesson or just for your little one to hop around with!

Photo Credit: www.thecrafttrain.com

Paper plate Ringtail possum

Make an adorable paper plate possum using our latest printable template. This easy craft for kids is based on the Ringtail possum which is common all over Eastern Australia.

Photo Credit: cookcleancraft.com

Paper-bag Perry the Platypus Craft

 I made Perry the Platypus from the TV show Phineas and Ferb, complete with his own little hat.

Photo Credit: artprojectsforkids.org

Easy How to Draw a Kangaroo Tutorial and Kangaroo Coloring Page

You’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Kangaroo and a Kangaroo Coloring Pages

Photo Credit: www.craftprojectideas.com

Quokka Craft

Conservationists want people to take selfies with quokkas? Quokka’s are considered a vulnerable species and the internet fame quokkas have acquired in recent years have put their names on the map! 

And you’ll love adding these resources.

Australian Animals Art Ideas and Resources

To expand upon this simple koala handprint activity, you can:

  •  Help your child find Australia on a map. I really like the scrunch maps because they can be taken anywhere and are easy to pull out onto the floor for investigating.
9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft
  • Watch Wild Kratts Koalas on YouTube together to learn more about these sweet creatures.
  • Grab some eucalyptus even if it’s dried or artificial for your child to examine the main food of the koala.
  • Add some of these adorable Australian animals to a sensory bin or just strew them around with books and other props to build interest.
  • Play a fun and silly game like Koala Capers.
  • Include an interesting book like Explore My World Koalas with lots of photos and information to help them learn more.

Finally, look at how to make this adorable koala handprint keepsake.

How to Make a Koala Handprint Craft

You will need:

  • Cardstock
  • Grey craft paint
  • Brown craft paint
  • Green craft paint
  • White craft paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Black markers

Have your child paint a tree trunk that is wide enough for their entire handprint on the center of the paper as well as some branches sticking out here and there.

Allow it to dry completely.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

Once the tree trunk is completely dried, paint your child’s entire hand gray; you’ll want the thumb pointing upwards on the tree.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

Press it down firmly to make a good solid print.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

Use a paintbrush to draw a round head over the top of the thumb and a half circle on either side for ears.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

While this part of the painting is drawing, put a small amount of green paint in a dish and have your child dip one finger into it.

They can then stamp little leaves all over the branches with little fingerprints.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

Once everything is dry go back and add details like a little claw on the end of the paws.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

Draw on an oval-shaped koala nose and mouth, as well as eyes and any details you like to the ears.

Let this final part dry completely and it’s ready to go up on display.

9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft

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