Super Quick Chunky Scarf

I have an on again, off again love affair with crochet. I always pick it up with the best intentions to do a project but get sidetracked half way through and never finish. That was until I made this scarf. As a beginner it was super simple, all you need to know is how to chain and how to half double crochet. There is no real pattern as I just made it up as I went along but I'll try my best to explain it if you would like to make one too. 

The movie is a key aspect...obviously

Materials
2-3 skeins chunky yarn (I only found two in my colour preference, I used the Passoknit Scandy Extremely Chunky yarn from Spotlight)

1 Large crochet hook, I used a 15mm hook which I believe is about a P/Q size

Your favourite movie

Directions

Step 1: Put on your favourite movie, by the end of it you should have finished this scarf 

Step 2: Make a slip knot and chain until you have a long enough chain to make a circle that you can wrap around your neck 2-3 times. As I said I never counted my chains or anything so just play it by sight.

Step 3: Making sure you haven't twisted your chain, single crochet to join your chain.

Step 4: Half double crochet around and around until you either run out of yarn or have a scarf width you are happy with.

Step 5: When you finish your last loop single crochet one loop to attach your ends so it doesn't look like the chain suddenly stops.

Step 6: Tie off your end and weave excess yarn into the scarf.

Super simple, and super warm

Ta-da, see it's so simple and easy!

I do love a good vintage filter, hides the lack of makeup

I hope those instructions were easy enough to follow, let me know how your scarf turns out if you decide to make one too!

x Stacey

Teacher Tuesday...Bubble Germs

I know I know, it has been forever since I have posted a teacher Tuesday. In my defence I had to complete my final prac placement which was full on, then Summer came which meant Christmas and job hunting and now I finally have a job (albeit one day a week) I spend most of my time devoted to finding super fun ways to teach science to kinders (pre-k for all you Americans out there). 

We have started off the year learning about living and non-living things. To complement this (and continue to drum in that washing our hands is important) we are spending a day learning that living things need care, which includes washing to prevent us getting sick. 

I believe in a lot of fun, play and crafts in the kindy classroom and always try to allow children to express their knowledge, thoughts and ideas though art in every lesson we do. To complement our hygiene lesson we are making fun bubble germs to display for our parents. I love this craft because not only do we get to use bubbles (which help to clean) but we also create germs where no two will be the same. Read on below to find out how to make these adorable 'germs'.

Materials
Dishwashing liquid/bubble solution
Paint
Glitter
Paper 
Scissors
Feathers/pom poms/goggly eyes/pipe cleaners (whatever you want to use to decorate your germs)
Glue

Method
I do this in two parts to allow the paint to dry before decorating.

Part One - Making the bubble print

• Have children cut out a squiggly shape from a piece of paper (Since my classes are still very new to school I pre-drew and copies lots of different squiggly shapes for them to cut out, but if your class is older they can draw their own shapes.)
• Using the crayola method (found here) press paper into the tray of bubbles and lift up to reveal print. Make sure that children remember to blow through the straw and not suck up the paint and detergent 
• While paper is still wet sprinkle glitter over the print for extra shimmer (obviously this is optional, I just love glitter).
• Set aside to dry

Part Two - Decorating!

• Lay out items for decoration in containers along with glue.
• Have children come up in small groups to decorate their germs however they like. During this stage it is important to allow the child freedom to do whatever they wish with their germ, remember diversity is what makes this world such a wonderful place.
• Set aside to allow glue to dry. 

That's it! A super easy and super cute craft. 

If you do this with your class I'd love to hear how it turns out.

x Stacey