Awards information. Knowledge isn't the only reward on IXL... IXL is not just about helping your children learn maths, it's also about helping them enjoy learning. That means encouraging them to have fun! Unlike traditional workbooks and exercises, IXL offers hours of intrigue for students—without distracting them from grasping key concepts. Uncover hidden treasures One of the ways IXL makes learning fun is through hundreds of virtual awards that reflect children's favourite animals, foods, places and hobbies.
On IXL maths, each year level has its own themed game board, filled with hidden prizes, so practising maths is like one big treasure hunt. Discover colourful worlds children can wander through a winter wonderland in year 4, enjoy the great outdoors in year 6 or discover the mysteries of outer space when practising year 10. The more you learn, the more you earn IXL's inspiring awards and secret treasures make learning an exciting quest for knowledge. Homemade Polymer Clay. At different points over the last few years I've played around with different kinds of homemade "clay. " My favorite is a polymer clay also known as cold porcelain.
Its main ingredients are cornstarch and white PVA or Elmer's glue. I like it because it's smooth and a little bit elastic to work with and dries extremely hard. It's also relatively non-porous so it takes paint really well. And it doesn't degrade over time like baker's clay or salt clay does. I've used it to cover blown-out chicken eggs for Christmas ornaments, as well as to make various and sundry bowls, boxes and pendant blanks, among other things.
But it took awhile to get the recipe right. Materials 3/4 cup white glue1 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons mineral oil (I used baby oil but reportedly even vaseline will work)1 tablespoon lemon juiceNon-stick potWooden spoon Steps Add cornstarch to glue in a nonstick pot. Remove from heat! Let dry about 2-3 days, then paint, or not. Until next time -- Enjoy!
Linda. Bird craft.
Cardinal female. Paper Mache Bluebirds – A 7-Hour Gift Project. This has always been one of the most popular posts on this site. The project is easy, and the results are lovely. These birds have been used as gifts, tree ornaments, and even wedding favors! If you prefer to use the paper mache clay instead of paper strips and paste, you can see a newer version of this post here. These birds could also be made with the brand new air dry clay recipe, if you’d like to add more detail or have a smoother finish.
Project Difficulty Level: Fairly Easy (and fast!). Today’s paper mache project, these two little bluebirds, started out as a challenge to myself. My inspiration for these two little figurines were a pair of doves I gave to my mother when I was a child, (about 50 years ago), and a tiny soapstone quail my daughter gave me when she was in grade school. To challenge myself and to make this project more fun, I pretended that the gift needed to be wrapped and presented tomorrow. Step One: The first thing I needed to do was choose a species of bird. Step 2: