Another Day, Another Great Experiance

Today was our second visit to Ridge Crest to work with the kids there. It was another fantastic time with fantastic kids. Today bought excitement and new challenges. We Tye dyed t-shirts today which was alot of fun for the kids but even more so for the volunteers I think, Kates hands looked a tad blue after dipping all the shirts into the blue dye and because of many of the kids difficulties with motor skills we had to rubber band the shirts for them. We had a great time making play dough as well, it was a bit messy but the kids loved the feeling of it going through their fingers and that they could make it any shape they want. It was amazing to see how some flour, salt, and water can bring such enjoyment. Of course we made the play dough colorful with food coloring and once again my team of volunteers found making the play dough colorful to be rather fine entertainment. We made picture frames and treasure books with the foam stickers that make the kids go wild. The animals and flowers in our pack of stickers sends some of the kids into fits of giggles and large smiles. It was a great time once again. Of course there was plenty of music involved as there always is. Each child received bells and shakers to make noise as the music was blasting away in the background. Its so great to see what music can truly do. Each kid reacts in their own way to the music they are hearing. Some scream for joy while others relax. Its amazing to see the different reactions and how each perceives it in their own way. The arts are a truly powerful thing.

Here are some pictures from last week, Pictures from this week to come soon!