Hat and Mask Making

Hat and Mask Making

by: Jason Tan Liwag

Materials:

• Colored Paper
• String/Yarn
• Coloring Materials
• Glue
• Scissors
• Puncher (optional)

Methods:

1. Ask your kid what type of head wear he/she would like or what kind of mask he/she would like
2. Cut out a mask /hat/tiara of similar shape
3. Decorate it with your kid
4. Punch a hole on the ends of the mask and tie a yarn to those ends

When is the Structured Activity Perfect for: 
All year round

Type of Output of the Structured Activity: 
Material Output? Arts and Crafts

Level of Difficulty:
Easy (less than 30 minutes)

Gender Applicability:
Both

Age Group:
0-15 (difficult for 1 year old and below)

Possible Alternative Materials:
Any material you deem fit as long as it is usable and within your budget

Problems Previously Encountered:

• Mask can deteriorate easily if kid sweats a lot
• Hat/mask may not properly be placed ontop of the kid's head/on his face so make sure it fits and it isn't too loose or too tight.

Occasion/s when structured activity is most appropriate:

• Perfect for Halloween

Samples

Better to create hats/headwear/tiaras based on your child's favorite Disney character (even if that character doesn't wear a hat)

Links

http://www.livinglocurto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/tiara-printable-photo-260x260-fs-0004.jpg

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRCzhv1DAq6ezdc1gnnM0YGIyFCqZDzDh4lV

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/toyrescue/5168396978/

Music Therapy

Music Therapy

by Jason Tan Liwag

Materials:

• Sheet of lyrics of songs
• Musical instruments/toys

Methods:

1. Hand the sheet of lyrics to the Kythers
2. Play music and dance along!
3. Help the kid sing with the lyrics and with you!
4. If the kid does not want to sing, you can make him/her play musical instruments/toys 

When is the Structured Activity Perfect for: 
All year round


Type of Output of the Structured Activity: 
Experience/New Knowledge

Level of Difficulty:
Easy (less than 30 minutes)

Gender Applicability:
Both

Age Group:
All age groups (may be difficult for kids under 2 years old)

Problems Previously Encountered:

• Uncooperative or shy kids
• May generate a lot of noise

Occasion/s when structured activity is most appropriate:

• Christmas time
• Okay for all seasons

Scout Sash and Merit Badges

Scout Sash and Wilderness Explorer Badges

by Jason Tan Liwag

 

Materials:

• Cartolina (different colors)
• Yarn (different colors)
• White Paper Circles (varying sizes - can be made with oslo paper, bond paper or even cartolina; make IN BULK)
• Scissors
• Coloring Materials
• Double-sided tape/glue/tape
• Optional: Ribbons/Ribbon-like material

Detailed Instructions:

Scout Sash:

1. Measure your kid's torso diagonally (how he would wear the sash) and cut a width of cartolina according to the measurement you made
2. Punch two holes on the opposite ends of this cartolina
3. Attach the appropriately colored yarn onto those two ends

Merit Badges:

1. Get appropriately-sized white paper circles (can also be made with cartolina)
2. Ask your child about his/her experiences and make badges that reflect those experiences; you can ask them to create badges about likes and dislikes as well
3. Stick these badges using tape or glue onto the scout sash
4. MAKE MORE AND MORE as you get to know your kid! Make another one with your experience with him and give it to him

Challenge:
We encourage kids to interact with one another so THIS IS THE CHALLENGE: Make a badge or two for the kid on the other bed/for other kids


When is the Structured Activity Perfect for: 

• February
• August
• October
• November 

Type of Output of the Structured Activity: 
Material Output/ Arts and Crafts

Level of Difficulty:
Medium (30-45 minutes)

Gender Applicability:
Both

Age Group:
Possibly enjoyable for 0-15; though applicable to all ages

Possible Alternative Material/s:
Can use colored paper for the badges as well

Problems Previously Encountered:

• If the kid is not wearing clothes, it might contribute to him/her not being able to make it or his/her sweat might make the product crumble

Occasion/s when structured activity is most appropriate:

• Any event with costumes such as Halloween

Link for Russel's Badges:

http://zeezeezeez.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/up-russels-badges/