July, 2010

More Chocolate Crafts

We made this craft with kids after reading J. Samia Mair’s, The Perfect Gift. We found this activity to be fun for kids ages six and up.

HERSHEY’S Pinwheel


Materials:

  • sharpened pencil
  • scissors
  • white construction paper
  • paper fastener
  • plastic drinking straw
  • crayons
  • colored pencils or markers

Instructions:

1. Cllick here to Print the Pinwheel Pattern. Teachers can reproduce this pattern on white construction paper with a copy machine. Be sure to cut the construction paper to 81/2 in. by 11 in. If you are working at home, print the pinwheel pattern. Cut the solid lines. Lay it on top of the construction paper lightly paste the corners down.

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Chocolate Crafts

We did this craft with kids after reading J. Samia Mair’s, Amira’s Totally Chocolate World. We found this activity to be fun and easy for kids of all ages.

HERSHEY’S KISSES Kritters

Materials:

    • Pipe cleaner
    • Jiggly eyes
    • Feathers Butterfly wings (available at craft stores or make your own)
    • Construction paper, felt or foam sheets
    • 2 HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Chocolates per Kritter
    • Glue (low heat gun, non-toxic craft glue, glue stick, confectioner’s glue, or clear tape)

Instructions:

Butterfly

1. Glue 1 pair of butterfly wings to the flat side of one chocolate.

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Family Fun

Family Fun with

IQRA’

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IQRA’ would like to thank the families, community members, and special guests who joined us for a fun filled weekend during Fourth of July.  We were thrilled to have two very talented individuals; J. Samia Mair and Dawud Wharsnby entertain the community with storytelling and musical poetry. (Click Here to View Pictures)

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