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PPCC is very excited to introduce a new resource for caregivers and families: Creative Expressions Toolkit. In this toolkit you will find activities in Art, Music and Play. You can use these at home, on trips, or in the hospital. They are created by professionals in the pediatric field and not only are they fun, they also promote movement, self-expression and fine motor skills. To learn more, or download by activity, click on any of the Creative Expressions boxes below.
What You Need: Large-Sized Construction Paper Colored Construction Paper Scissors Drawing or Painting Materials Leaves Glue Directions: Use brown construction paper to trace hand and
What You Need: White Paper White Crayons Watercolor Paints Paintbrush Directions: Draw on white paper with the white crayons. It will be difficult to “see”
What You Need: Multiple Colors of Construction Paper Scissors Markers Glue Glitter, Glue, Sequins, Feathers, etc (optional) Directions: Note: To create a turkey body can
What You Need: Egg Carton (clean/empty) Scissors Paint Tape/Glue Markers Pipe Cleaners (optional) Cardstock Directions: Cut-out egg cartons into little pieces. Snip them all the
What You Need: Cardboard (cut into an oval) Black and Yellow Yarn Old Book (one that you don’t mind cutting into pieces) Googly Eyes White
What You Need: Contact Paper (cut into the shape of a kite) Multi-Colored Tissue Paper (cut in 1” – 2” squares) Strips of Black Construction
What You Need: Cereal Box Glue Stick Sharpies Pipe Cleaners Beads Scissors Directions: Take the cereal box, unfold it and lay it flat. Glue the
What You Need: Wax Paper Wooden Craft Sticks Bright-Colored Wax Crayons Scissors Pencil or Crayon Sharpener Old Towel Iron String/Fishing Line Hot Glue Gun Suction
What You Need: Watercolor Paper Painter’s Masking Tape (1” width Watercolor Paint (winter colors Scissors Table Salt Fine-Tip Black Marker Small Paint Brush Acrylic Paint
What You Need: Wooden Paint Stir Stick (painted white) 6 Pieces of Yarn 3”x3” Square of Felt for Hat Scissors 8”x1” Strip of Fabric or
What You Need: Plain Artist’s Canvas (large enough for all penguins to fit) Acrylic/Craft Paint Black Felt/Construction Paper Scraps of Fleece/Felt/Construction Paper Hot Glue Gun
What You Need: 1/2 Cup Flour (Self-rising works best) 1/2 Cup Salt Food Coloring (Optional) Water Squeeze Bottle (dishwashing soap bottle, ketchup bottle, etc.) Card-stock/Heavy
What You Need: Holiday Song* Players Directions: Find a preferred recording of a familiar holiday tune (i.e., We Wish You a Merry Christmas). Decide who will
What You Need: The Bunny Hop Song* Players Directions: Select a favorite recording of the song “The Bunny Hop” and as you listen, be attentive to
Directions: Make a list of springtime sounds (i.e., rain on the window sill, birds chirping, frogs croaking, bees buzzing, etc.). Identify things in your home that
Directions: Sing the song “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” and encourage balance and light stepping on toes. Brainstorm other ways to walk through the tulips (i.e., stomp,
What You Need: 7-8 Colored Scarves Directions: Introduce scarves and review colors. Provide models for movements to be completed with scarves. For example, moving up and
What You Need: Visual Aids (animals) Directions: Introduce and review song “Lion Sleeps Tonight”: “In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight”
What You Need: Hand-held instruments, if available or desired. Directions: Introduce and review song “When You’re Happy and You Know It” using familiar prompts such as
What You Need: Cabasa (Latin American Instrument), or any hand-held instrument (shaker/maraca, tambourine, bells, etc.) that creates vibro-tactile stimulation. Directions: Play the cabasa so child
What You Need: Yoga mat/pillows, if needed. Pre-recorded relaxation music without words or sounds of nature. For example, songs using acoustic guitar, strings, or piano only
Directions: Make a list of springtime sounds (i.e., rain on the window sill, birds chirping, frogs croaking, bees buzzing, etc.). Identify things in your home
What You Need: Small Pumpkin 1/2 Cup Liquid Starch 1/2 Cup Clear Elmers Glue 1/2 Cup Water Measuring Cups, Spoon, Knife (for the adults) Directions:
What You Need: Pen/Pencil/Crayon Tracking Sheet Brown Paper Bag Directions: Using the tracking sheet, go outside and start exploring! Can you find everything on this list?
What You Need: 1 Large Ziploc® Bag Body Wash Confetti Packaging Tape Food Coloring Directions: Squeeze body wash into the bag, add food coloring and
What You Need: Empty Toilet Paper or Paper Towel Rolls Marbles*, Cotton Balls or Matchbox Cars Directions: Tape toilet paper rolls to a wall in
What You Need: Corn Starch Water Large Bowl Food Coloring Add-Ins* Directions: Pour 1 box of cornstarch into large bowl. Slowly add water (with food
What You Need: Snowball Fight Sheets Pens or Pencils Directions: Distribute one Snowball Fight sheet (see next page) to each participant, along with a pen or
What You Need: Sheets of Paper Pens or Pencils Directions: Distribute one Paper Toss sheet (see next page) to each participant, along with a pen or
What You Need: Black or White Streamers Sticky Tack (or something to make streamer stick to your surface) Spider Pictures Blindfold Directions: Create a spider
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Families of children with rare, life-threatening conditions are familiar with isolation, grief, courage, transformation and resiliency. They…PPCC is not a health care provider and does not give medical advice or treatment. PPCC does not endorse or recommend any listed facilities, service providers, or support groups herein. PPCC offers the list and information as a resource only. PPCC does not pre-evaluate, or consider the Medicare/Medicaid status of the providers.
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