This Week’s Theme: “High Hopes”

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Journal Prompt:

Cloud watch for at least 15 minutes this week. Set a timer if you need to. What do you see? Do any of the clouds for images or other objects? Where do you thoughts drift to while watching the clouds?

Write about your experience cloud watching.
What are some things you hope for? Make a list.

7 Habits of Happy Kids:

Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw

Read aloud: “Goob & His Grandpa”

Visual/Literary Art Project: High Hopes

For our final week, we have two projects: a hot air balloon and a cloud pillow. Follow the steps below for each project.

Making the Balloon

1. Fold an index card or thick piece of paper in half.
2. Draw half of a balloon shape.
3. Cut the balloon out.
4. Use the balloon to trace six other balloons.
5. Decorate your balloon pieces.
6. Cut five of the balloons in half.
7. Glue three balloons on each side of the uncut balloon.

Making the box for the hot air balloon

1. Fold an index card or thick paper along the edges creating two parallel lines and a smaller rectangle in the center.
2. Cut a small slit at the ends of the rectangle so that you can fold the edges in.
3. Fold the sides in and glue them i n place.
4. Glue the MIDDLE of a piece of string along the BOTTOM of the box. It should leave you with a strip of string on each side of your box.

Putting it all together…

1. Glue both ends of the string to the bottom of the balloon top.
2. Glue a short piece of strip to the top of the balloon so that the balloon can hang.
3. On strips of paper, write down some of your hopes.
4. Place your hopes IN your balloon basket and/or on the outside of your balloon basket,

Cloud Pillows

1. Cut a poster board in half.
2. Trace the shape of a cloud on one of the balloons.
3. Stack the poster board pieces and cut the cloud out. You should have two cloud pieces.
4. Use a hole punch or scissor to make holes around the boarder of the cloud.
5. Tie a string in a knot through one of the holes to connect the boards.
6. Thread the string through most of the holes. Leave a section open so you can fill your cloud.
7. Fill your cloud with cotton balls or scraps of paper.

Putting it all together

1. Finish sewing your cloud closed. Tie a knot after the last hole is threaded.
2. Write one of your hopes on each side of the pillow.

I’d LOVE to hear from you and see your amazing work!

Feel free to share your work! Tag me on Instagram @PiecesofAJM I’d love to celebrate your work!

Also, if you have any questions or comments about any of the lessons, submit them using the form below.

Hope lifts…Hope heals…Hope gives life…Keep Hoping!