Similar with the flowers. I made some scribbly circles, chunky tulips, and lots of petals. I Cut them out leaving a gap as I went roughly cutting around the shapes of my imaginative flowers. This was so much fun experimenting with the thick and thin end of my maker and making fun patterns. 

​I taped the pieces to my skewers and tossed them in a toilet paper roll vase I sketched over with some blue markers. I even stuck a few in some pots around the house that didn't have flowering blooms to add some color.

Also a good opportunity for those practicing scissor skills because you do not need to worry too much if you are a on a line or not and just cut the shape that feels best for them. No fear of "messing up"!

for reading "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family" words by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali and art by Hatem Aly. 

This book is so inspiring for any of experiencing something new. I love how Asiya handles bullies! You can make your own paper boat today like Faizah sails in when is dreams of her sister's "hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky."

Write a message of positivity, something that makes you proud in your boat. Set it sail or keep it as a reminder when you face bullies.

for reading "A Book For Escargot" story by Dashka Slater, pictures by Sydney Hanson! What will you go pick out from the library when they reopen? A book about snails? A new cookbook? Not a french one I hope! No, nothing against french cookbooks - we just love beautiful snails.

You can make your own bookmark inspired by the handsome, beautiful, Escargot for your next read. You can download the PDF below. 

I hope you all enjoyed "The Very Lonely Firefly" today by Eric Carle. No one should have to feel lonely, especially right now.  See you tomorrow for Ms. Lauren, our STEM facilitator, who will be reading "A Book For Escargot" words by Dashka Slater, Pictures by Sydney Hanson.

for reading "Strictly No Elephants" story By Lisa Mantchev art by Taeeun Yoo today for our first day of celebrating Children's Book Week! Did you like the story?

You can make your own pet elephant out of paper and a toilet paper tube too! You can download the PDF of our elephant template below to get you started. Happy crafting!