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PINOCCHIO by Carlo Collodi 

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(classic tale of making choices and the consequences of those choices)

Thanks to Project Gutenberg, there are several versions to access.

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52484

Le avventure di Pinocchio: Storia di un burattino by Carlo Collodi (Italian)

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AUDIO VERSION:  https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19516

Pinocchio: The Tale of a Puppet by Carlo Collodi

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16865

Read this book with your family or friends. Talk about the things Pinocchio did, how he though (or didn't) and what he learned. 

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More Hot Air Balloon Fun

More Hot Air Balloon Fun. 

See the post from 5/28/20 about hot air balloons.

Did you know there are hot air ballon festivals held all over the world?

There are several in the United States, Canada, England, Spain, France, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.

We have seen hot air balloons in Valle d'Aosta, Italy, too.

Take a virtual field trip all over the world to see photos from these events to inspire your own hot air balloon design.

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/outdoors-and-adventure/photos/12-amazing-hot-air-balloon-festivals-around-the-world

ACTIVITY:  Draw, paint, color, or use collage to create your own hot air balloon design. Your design might represent your country, your school, your city, something that you like to do, or even can be a unique design representing your family.

Here are some templates to inspire your art work and creativity. Ask your family members and friends to make one, too. You can make a gallery of all the drawings when you are finished.

STRETCHY SLIME RECIPE

STRETCHY SLIME RECIPE

https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/how-to-make-slime-with-contact-solution/

1. 1 Bottle of Elmer’s Glue (6 oz) – recommend Elmers - it has been tested Do not substitute any ingredients as your slime may not work. 

2. Baking Soda (1/2 teaspoon)

3.  1½ TBSP of Contact Lens Solution – Renu Fresh or Equate  contain Boric Acid and Sodium Borate. Do not substitute.

4. (Optional) – Add 2 TBSP of water (up to 1/4 cup) if you’d like a stretchier slime.

Safety Tips: Adults should make the slime and handle all chemicals. Do not substitute any ingredients in the recipes. Always wash hands before and after use.  Discontinue use immediately if you notice any skin irritations. 

Steps to Make Slime With Contact Lens Solution

1. Get a bowl to mix your slime ingredients in.

2. Pour the entire container (6 oz.)  Elmer’s glue into the bowl.

3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix thoroughly. 

4. (OPTION) Add 2 TBSP or more of water here (up to 1/4 cup) if you want more stretchy slime.

5. Slowly add in contact lens solution that contains boric acid. Add slowly and mix so you can adjust. Add a few teaspoons at a time and then mix. Knead and mix thoroughly before adding more. 

6.  Now mix until slime forms and begins to harden. Take it out and knead, knead, knead. If it’s not the desirable consistency keep kneading. If it is too sticky, add a little bit of lotion or baby oil to your hands.

Make Kinetic Sand

Kinetic sand, or play sand, is a remarkable toy that feels cool and damp but isn't actually wet. It is made out of sand that's coated with a silicone oil, so it sticks to itself. That allows you to mold it, cut it, squish it, stretch it, shape it, and more.

You need fine sand, food coloring, dish soap and cornstarch.

HAVE FUN!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7nd2_eUoxw

Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons

Watch a kids video about how hot air balloons work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABsVP41-EeY







Watch the reading of Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjKwazLG1w



Go to a hot air balloon festival:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrzpaVbfyd8

Gratitude Reflections

Gratitude Reflections

This may be a strange time, but we all have things to be grateful for. 

Use this chart to help you consider what you are grateful for.

You can make a beautiful book, with ten pages - one for each item on the list.

Be sure to put your name and the date on it. It might be interesting to tetrad chid in the future to see your responses.

Maybe everyone in your family can make a book or add a page to yours. 

After you have written, ad doodles or sell sketches for each page. 

Have fun. 

Growing a Sentence

Growing a Sentence

Did you know you can be a magician when you write?   You can turn a boring old sentence into a fabulous story...

ACTIVITY: 

Need: Paper and a pen or pencil.

Look outside. Write a sentence.

Go back and add an adjective (descriptive word).

See the sample in the picture.

Keep going... 

Get some colored paper and make a book cover. 

Add a painting or drawing... 

NOW you have made a BOOK!  Share it with your family and friends...