The Journey Through Time Geronimo Stilton Seventh Journey Time Warp is our next book for adventure. And we’re doing a fun Lost City of Atlantis craft. Be sure to grab more Geronimo Stilton Books ideas and crafts on my page.
This time we are going to visit mythical Atlantis with our favorite globetrotting mouse in Geronimo Stilton Time Warp The Seventh Journey Through Time.
We are going to do it with a magical diorama that lets your child create their own version of the magical city to go along with the reading.
Geronimo finds himself underwater this time in The Time Tentacle 2000 in the lost city of Atlantis.
He speculates about their clothing guessing that it was similar to ancient Greek tunics.
And he shares about the 10 kings of Atlantis who descended from Poseidon, visits the ornate gold palace, and enjoys a banquet with royalty.
Benefits of Introducing Myths, Legends and Fairytales
Also, I know I usually stick to history and reality but there is much to be said about the benefits of imagination, fairy tales, legends and myths.
For example, legends, folktales, and myths:
- can teach children about emotional resilience by helping them to connect fictional stories to real life people and circumstances.
- help children to deal with adversity by learning to believe in themselves to overcome obstacles and challenges.
- help children confront real-life fears and anxieties in a wonderful fantastical setting that makes it easier to deal with.
- develop a child’s imagination.
- are full of rich insights into humanity and history.
- cultivate an appreciation and understanding of other cultures.
- open the door to learning about why people came to believe them.
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In addition, mythology whether it comes from the Roman Empire, the Greek or the Egyptian region is a part of teaching within language arts.
Stories and myths and names of characters helps to promote vocabulary skills and heightens a child’s interest in following story lines.
About the Lost City of Atlantis
The Lost City of Atlantis is a myth which may have started in Egypt, survived in classical Greek writings, and then emerged in medieval traditions by Arabian geographers
Supposedly, Atlantis disappeared into the sea as a result of earthquakes and floods.
Some historians think suggest that this myth had its roots in the volcanic explosion of Santorini.
And your child will love reading about the Lost City of Atlantis.
Other Geronimo Stilton Chapter Book Activities
Next, look at these other crafts to go with the books.
- Geronimo Stilton The Race Against Time Build a Fun Greek Water Clock
- Out Of Time Fun Sir Francis Drake Ship Craft
- Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower
- 10 Things to Learn From The Fun Geronimo Stilton Chapter Books
- Geronimo Stilton The Fourth Journey Through Time Fun Cleopatra Collar
- Learn About Mozart The Eight Journey Through Time Geronimo Stilton Series
- The Geronimo Stilton Book Fourth Journey Fun Egypt Game
- Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Craft a Fun England Tower Guard
- Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)
- Down and Out Down Under Make a Fun Edible Coral Reef
- Field Trip to Niagara Falls Summary And Fun Corn Craft
- The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time Colosseum Craft
- The Race Against Time Geronimo Stilton Activities: Fun Edible Spine
- Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time Mayan Craft
- The Curse of The Cheese Pyramid Barbie Mummy
- Who Is Geronimo Stilton Rodent Notebooking Page
Now, dioramas are meant to be free form and totally creatively led by your child,.
Use what supplies you have with maybe a couple of special items added.
However, I will give you some loose directions to help get you going.
If you don’t have them on hand already you can get most of the supplies at Dollar Tree.
I grabbed even my cardboard box here, the castle cut out in the unfinished wood craft and the sand.
Too, they carry seashells in the floral aisle as well as paint, and glitter.
Finally, look below at how to make your own diorama.
How to Make A Mythical Lost City of Atlantis Diorama
You will need:
- A cardboard box
- A castle cut out (Dollar Tree) or you can draw a simple one on cardstock or cardboard and cut it out.
- Paint and glitter
- Sand
- Assorted seashells
- Plastic ocean animals
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
- Safari LTD Mythical Realms Toob
These mats are fantastic for craft projects, they are easy to clean, safe and are a good way to keep your kitchen table free from paint, hot glue, and other craft messes.
Directions:
The first thing to do is to tape up or hot glue the bottom of the box.
I folded it so there was more coverage rather than like you would for support if shipping something and glued it well.
Next, cut off the flaps on one end except for one, and the larger side of the box to create a 3 walled structure with a floor base.
This gives your child plenty of open space for creativity.
Paint the inside or cover it in blue tissue paper or construction paper to give it a water like look.
You don’t have to paint the bottom unless your child wants to. We will cover it up with sand in a bit. Allow your paint to dry completely.
Next, paint a thick coat of glue on the base and sprinkle generously with sand.
Additionally, you could also use table salt to get the same look.
While you are waiting for the glue to dry paint your castle gold and add glitter if you like.
We added a little more texture to the castle with some hot glue and pressed more glitter into it while the glue is still wet.
Create some depth to your diorama by not just gluing your castle flat to the back but popping it out instead.
How to Make a Cardboard Castle
Too, you can hot glue anything thick to the back to separate it from the back of the box.
I cut several squares of cardboard roughly the same size and glued them together and then to the back.
Now the really fun part for us was creating coral and other undersea items from hot glue.
This is a good introduction to the glue gun for kids because there is really no need for their fingers to get near the glue until it is completely cooled.
All you do is squeeze out the glue and make underwater shapes on your silicone mat or waxed paper.
Make sure that each piece is connected and thick enough that it can support itself upright.
Create grassy shapes and twisting coral and let them cool for a few minutes until hard.
If you want to add glitter, sprinkle some on the glue immediately before it sets.
Or you can paint the hot glue shapes once hardened.
Peel your shapes off and make a small puddle of hot glue to create a base.
Immediately put your shapes on the base and hold until hardened or use whatever objects you can to hold them in place upright until ready.
Place your Mythical Toob figures, ocean animals, and shells around to fill up your Atlantis diorama.
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