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Fun tie-dye crafts for families to try this summer
BY OLGA UZUNOVA
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
With a new season on the horizon and
summer vibes starting soon, it’s time to
dive into colorful tie-dye craft s that the
whole family can do.
So are you ready for some vibrancy this
season?
Here are some super fun tie-dye craft s
and techniques to make with your kids.
Tie-Dye Face Masks
Get creative with the colors and design
with tie-dye face masks. Th is craft activity
is a fun experience, especially for the
kiddos out there who are interested in
fashion.
Tie-Dye T-Shirt
Th is is an easy and fun T-shirt project
— perfect if your children are eager to try
their skills at tie-dying. You need a white
shirt, some clips to make the design and
a few Sharpie markers. Families can use
as many colors as they want and make
any tie-dye design possible, which is what
makes this T-shirt so great. Plus, you
can use any drawing materials you have
to make colorful and unique patterns.
Th ere are no rules to follow with regards
to design and tie-dying, so use your creativity
and make a shirt that is perfect for
summer.
Tie-Dye Jumpsuit
You just need an old jumpsuit or pants
that don’t necessarily have to be white.
When you fi nish with the coloring, you
can add embellishments to really make
them stand out. Th ere is no specifi c
design technique to these but the result
is gorgeous. Use bold colors to create a
stand-out design!
Wave Design T-Shirt
Another great tie-dye project families
may enjoy is to create a lovely wave
design on a T-shirt or socks with all your
favorite colors. Th is is a creative activity
where your kids can learn about style
and rock their creations. You can do several
of these with diff erent colors and create
vibrant clothes out of old and boring
socks — just add some imagination
and creativity. And since you can’t just
tie dye your socks, it’s important to know
how to turn plain white sneakers into a
piece of art.
If you are out of white clothes to paint,
don’t worry! Th ere are so many fun tiedye
projects your kids will enjoy and it
will allow them to get creative. Butterfl ies
out of baby wipes or handmade bookmarks,
it’s your choice where to begin!
Just have fun and enjoy these summer tiedye
craft s with your family!
The best virtual storytime and read-alongs for kids
BY OLGA UZUNOVA
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
Storytime is a big part of every childhood
and reading aloud regularly to
babies and young children are one of the
most eff ective ways to foster early literacy.
It is a crucial factor responsible for
building language and social skills as
well as pronunciation and vocabulary.
Introduce your children to the classic
children’s books and read along with storytellers
like Michelle Obama and Julie
Andrews.
New York Public Library
Virtual Storytime
No matter the circumstances, New York
Public Library brings the joy of reading to
the readers. Children’s librarians will read
books, sing songs and share early literacy
tips with your children. Don’t miss the
special storytime of “Lost in the Library:
A Story of Patience & Fortitude,” a picture
book by Josh Funk and read by him,
or “Buenas Noches Luna” (Good Night
Moon) by Margaret Wise Brown, and a
muppet show for bilingual children. And
check out the At Home Storytime guides
that allow you to conduct your own storytime
from home!
Julie’s Library: Storytime
With Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews’ new podcast “Julie’s
Library” will give a new unique voice to
the best children’s classics. Th is weekly
audio series created by Julie Andrews and
her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton
will share their library and read their
favorite children’s books. Every tale will
come to life with music and special guests
who will surprise the listeners every week.
Monday Storytime with
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama remembers her favorite
children’s book from the time her
daughters were little. Th e former fi rst
lady will read four of the most beloved
picture books, including “Th e Gruff alo,”
“Th e Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Th ere’s a
Dragon in Your Book” and “Miss Maple’s
Seeds.” You can watch the videos on the
PBS Kids Facebook Page and YouTube
Channel.
Harry Potter at Home
Seventeen weeks of “Harry Potter”
read by Daniel Radcliff e, Stephen Fry,
David Beckham, Dakota Fanning and
others. Many inspiring contributors will
help your children read through the fi rst
“Harry Potter” book, as they will get
introduced to the Dursleys and to the
magical world of Hogwarts. You can subscribe
to Harry Potter at Home and get all
the latest updates on further video readings,
too.
Read Together, Be Together
Th is is a federal campaign promoted
by Penguin Random House and Parents
magazine that celebrates the value and
power of a shared reading experience
between a parent and child. Every day,
celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Alan
Cumming read a book on their Instagram
or Facebook page at 3 p.m. All recordings
will be available on the Read Together, Be
Together website aft erward.
HarperKids from Home
Harper Publishers know that literature,
art, music and other creative activities
help create conversation, get children’s
imaginations running wild and bring
families together. During the COVID-
19 crisis, while children and parents are
at home and practicing social distancing,
HarperKids are inviting you to come
together in a safe way, every day. Join
the HarperKids team each day at noon
for storytimes and read-alouds, fun content
and entertainment, or follow them
on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and
YouTube Kids.
Dav Pilkey at Home
Hello, Supa Buddies! Find Dav Pilkey
at Home on Scholastic and the Library
of Congress featuring read-alouds, drawing
lessons and other fun activities. Get
creative and have fun with some of your
favorite characters including Dog Man
and Captain Underpants! Every Friday
you will discover new activities, exciting
videos and stories!
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