Activities for Children to Do at the Library or Take Home
Other times, we just need reminders of what our feeling may actually look like. This handout can be done at the Library or at home. Make a heart template with boxes, but do not fill any of it in. The patron can take the "What's In My Heart" template and decide for him or herself what emotions are there, what color they are and what they look like. One project that can be done in the Library (or classroom) is the Emoji Phone. Create a bulletin board that looks like a smart phone. In a makerspace area, leave out yellow construction paper with circular templates, white paper, and other color scrap papers. Also provide markers, scissors and glue sticks. Leave direction for the patrons to create an emoji, along with a word bubble, that shows how they feel about drugs, addiction, and healthy choices. Display the artwork.
Another great activity for this (or any age) group, is this paper bag journal. The children can decorate it, add to it, and then put notes, cards, diary notes, or anything that fits into them. Once the child makes one, he or she may get the bug to continue making more. They are a great method to journal feelings and also a great gift for someone in treatment.
Any of these activities can be done in the classroom or at home as a family. Creating together gives a firm grip on staying healthy as a community.
