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Rolling, Rolling , Rolling..... In August

It seems all the summer fun has me running behind on my kidmade responsibilities. Many of you must be enjoying all the delights of summer too as we  only had one submission for the July challenge (It wasn't even from this kidmade mom and her kiddos) so I thought we would carry over the challenge for the month of August.  This should give you all a bit of time to take on the challenge.  You can refresh your memories here. 

If you need a bit of inspriation here is a link to the one submission from the homeschooled twins blog. It is amazing, check it out.  Submissions are due on August 31st. 

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Blowin' in the Wind Challenge

I've decided to extend the submission date for the Blowin' in the Wind Challenge for a week. I had a few people say that they wanted to submit but missed the deadline. How about Monday June 9th. that will give everyone a couple of extra days and something to do with the kids during those first few days out of school. Did you see the great picture on the top of the windblower Emily, age 7 made? I'll have the June Challenge up later today. Have a windy week.

Self-Portraits

Just a quick reminder that the self-portrait challenges are due tomorrow.  You can email a picture and any descriptions or notes to kidmadeATyahooAtcom. I should have the gallery up by Friday and I have already received some great submissions.  Next months challenge will be posted on Thursday.  (don't worry if you are a few days late, I can still add pictures to the gallery.)

I can't wait to see what all your great work. 

kidmade challenges

On the left sidebar you will see a button to go to the very first kidmade challenge.  Each month kidmade will be offering up a new creativity challenge for kids. The theme for each of these challenges will be pretty general.  Small materials lists may be provided and most of these will be things you can find in your art cabinet or recycling bin.  I have always been inspired by the variety of outcomes a group of kids can come up with using the same materials.  These challenges are really about the process each child goes through and how each child/artist brings their own perspective and experience to the challenge.   

The theme and any guidelines will be announced on the first day of the month and entries will be due on the last day of the month.  I plan to include links to books and websites that might inspire you on the given challenge.  Please leave comments of other books or sites you find that are relevant.

Monthly submissions should include a picture of the given project (or writing if it is a writing challenge)  and a little blurb about what you did and how you did it , along with your first name and age.  I will put together a gallery to display all the entries. 

Send to kidmadeATyahooDOTcom

I was inspired to offer these challenges by all of the monthly mommy craft challenges like Tie One On  and Whiplash.  I thought it would be fun to have challenges and galleries of some kidmade projcets. 

I can't wait to see all of your entries.