Book: The Polar Express
Activity: Magical Miniature Wonderglobes
I imagine most of you are familiar with this book, if not the movie. I'm a big admirer of Chris Van Allsburg's work so if you haven't seen the book be sure to take a look at it and his exquisite detailed drawings. His website is very cool and has a lot of fun activities for kids. Click here to go to his postcard page and send someone a postcard of The Polar Express.
Activity: Magical Miniature Wonderglobes
Supplies:
•glass bowl, cup, etc. that is easy to see through - try the thrift store for a good, inexpensive selection
•batting
•cardboard from a box
•marking pen or pencil
•scissors
•miniature trees, animals, people, etc. for decorating
•small mirror for lake if desired
•glue
•glitter
•glitter glue
•2 silver chenille stems
Step 1: trace upper edge of glass onto cardboard and cut out
Step 2: place cardboard circle on batting and cut around it a little larger than the cardboard
Step 3: glue batting to cardboard circle
Step 4: arrange miniatures on batting as desired; snip batting a little to get the object nestled in well
Step 5: glue objects onto the batting
Step 6: add glitter or glitter glue as desired to your scene
Step 7: twist two chenille stems together and glue around edge of cardboard circle
Step 8: make sure glass is very clean inside then put glue on the rim, turn upside down and glue into place
Step 9: admire your handiwork!
