Showing posts with label Covid-19. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Covid-19. Show all posts

June 23, 2021

STEAM Project Newton's Marble Cradle

Because of COVID-19, I am being temporary laid off and my kids are out of children for a certain period of time. We have to do some home schooling.  Besides thinking about academic learning, I still need to think about something else to teach them, including art, physical activities, science experiment, etc.

One of the science activities we did is Newton's Cradle, my kids called Marble Cradle. We were going to experience the scientific theory of force and transformation of energy.

STEAM Project Newton's Cradle


Truth to tell, it's a bit difficult than I expected. 

March 04, 2021

Xmas Gifts - Chinese Knots Decorative Ideas 中國結活學活用

Because of Covid-19 hit, we are suggested to stay home and reduce the gatherings. No more parties, I totally understand, however, Christmas is a big festival for everyone, I still want to do the Christmas presents even only drop off at the doorstep.  So I decided to handmade different gifts for my friends instead of shopping around.

One of my ideas is 'Chinese Knots', first because I have materials, second I remembered that my mom taught me to make the bracelet using the Chinese knotting skills when I was young, third with my unique design, that means it can't buy it from any store. That's also the reason I LIKE handmade.

Why the design is unique? Is it difficult for you to make your design?  The answer is: You can have your own creative design after you learn the basic knots.  The design is about the combination of different basic knots, so everyone can have their very own design.

Chinese Knots -It's originated from China and there is a long history in using knots for decoration on clothing or decorative items hanging down from the ceiling or on a wall.

It's also a symbol of Traditional Chinese Culture.  You can using the knotting decoration to make jewelry-necklaces, bracelets and earrings, to make keychains or any creative ideas that you can think of.  Chinese knotting can be as simple as 10 years old kid can make it or as complicated as you have to take few hours to finish the knotting.

My design is: instead of making keychains or bracelets, I make a bookmark with the Chinese Knotting because my friends love reading, hoping it can be useful for them.  Now, let's have a look.

中國結雙錢結

That's really cool! Right?

May 18, 2020

BORED? Over 20 Google Doodle Games You Can Play for FREE

Google Doodle Magic Cat Academy

Feeling BORED while staying at home during COVID-19 pandemic.......

I must say....I have to or I must to find something different to do, to play or to cook from time to time...........especially you have kids, otherwise.......

This time, I am going to write something about Google Games that you don't need to install, what you need is mobile phone or tablet.

Let's START....see how fun it is!!!!

My favourite go to Google Doodle The Great Ghoul Duel 2018
Google Doodle Magic Cat Academy
Click here to watch the how-to video.

Here are some others I would like to suggest as well, each game doesn't take long to play, you can stop playing anytime and come back the other day.


March 27, 2020

Covid-19: You can help making masks for healthcare workers

IF you are looking for DIY face masks, here it is.

steps by steps making facemasks

During the current Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), there is shortage of PPE.

Talking about N95, surgical masks...let's ask and think: who need them the most? Please reserve all these PPE for healthcare workers.