Energy (Child Submission)

By Maya from Maryland

Energy (Child Art Submission)

By Miles from Maryland

Energy

By Asiatu Lawoyin

Children are the masters of make-believe. From imaginary friends to elaborate fictitious stories, the unseen is real and simply makes sense.  Sadly, many parents discourage children to speak of things they believe do not exist such as angels, ghosts, auras, etc.  However, many adults fail to realize that some of the greatest minds believed in the “unreal”. From Albert Einstein and quantum physics, to Thomas Edison and electricity, those defying the limits of vision have significantly changed society.

“Straw-blowing art” and “Old-fashioned telephone” are great art projects that help make the concept of energy fun and visual. Straw art uses the child’s “energy” to blow the watercolor all over the page. Though you can’t see your breath, it is still quite evident that it exists and is the reason why the watercolor is moving. Making “old-fashioned telephones” again emphasizes that your energy (voice) travels to the other person without it being seen. Energy does not have to be seen to know that it is there.

Straw-blowing Art

Materials

Watercolor paper

Watercolor brush

Watercolors (set or liquid)

Cup of water

Straws

1.      If you are using liquid watercolors make drops on the paper with the paintbrush.

2.      Use a straw to blow the watercolor paint all over the paper.

OR

1.      If you are using a watercolor set, use the paint brush to dap a small amount of water onto one color of the set and then dump the water onto the paper.

2.       After the blot of watercolor is on the paper use the straw to blow it around.

TIPS:

Be sure to take breaks every few minutes to prevent dizziness.

Old-fashioned telephone

Materials

Two plastic cups

String (no less than a yard, but the longer the better 2-3 yards is ideal)

Glue

Tissue paper (cut into 1 inch by 1 inch squares)

1.      Cover the cups in glue and stick the cut tissue paper squares on the cups.

2.      ADULTS poke a hole in the bottom of each cup.

3.      Put the string in about an inch inside the cup and tie a knot in both cups.

4.      Enjoy sending messages back and forth to each other.

Tips:

Be sure that the string is tightly pulled for best results of hearing the messages. Try different cup sizes and string thickness and see if it makes a difference in the sound quality.

Making Auras (Child Submission)

By: Aria from Florida

To submit an art project or story please send it to Talia at holkidsmag@gmail.com.