Gettin' Crafty Post #8: Stencils

For an introduction to this new series of Gettin' Crafty posts, visit Post #1.

I. Supplies 

Super Mega Stencil Kit (from Oriental Trading)

Colored Pencils

Crayons 

 Plain Paper

II. Prep

I keep a stash of manila paper on hand, all the sheets of which are cut in half to make the supply last longer. Aside from that far-in-advance preparation, there is nothing else needed.

III. Instructions

This set of stencils includes a variety of themes. For our first time using them, I just put out the fantasy set, and advertised it as an opportunity to draw a fantasy scene. The stencils are somewhat difficult to use, but the older kids had no problems at all, and the younger ones just colored without regard for  the stencils. Some of the kids also used them as rubbings instead of stencils.

Next time: Cat Magic Color Scratch

6 Kids' Books About Shopping

	Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney Llama Llama throws a tantrum in the grocery store.
	At the Supermarket by Anne Rockwell A toddler-friendly narrative of a trip to the store.
	The Mystery in the Mall by Gertrude Chandler Warner The Boxcar Children volunteer to work in a mall and uncover a mystery!
	Sheep in a Shop by Nancy Shaw The sheep go shopping for a present.
	Something About Hensley's by Patricia Polacco Patricia Polacco's portrait of a general store that has everything any family could need - big or small.
	Don't Forget the Oatmeal by B.G. Ford Bert and Ernie go grocery shopping, and manage to forget the oatmeal despite repeated reminders.