magic wand ideas
Cindy
Megan has told me a number of times that she wants a magic wand that
will take her to the places that she has imagined. She's 6 so magic
is real for her still. I'm wondering what to do - what to get her
since she wants this for Christmas. She will be getting a wand but
unfortunately it won't have that magic power. I had thought about
giving her a nice journal and a decorated pen so we could write down
her stories about the imaginary places she's created and tell her that
the best way to visit those wonderful places is by reading and writing
about them. Does this sound okay? Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks!
--
Cindy Ferguson
crma@...
will take her to the places that she has imagined. She's 6 so magic
is real for her still. I'm wondering what to do - what to get her
since she wants this for Christmas. She will be getting a wand but
unfortunately it won't have that magic power. I had thought about
giving her a nice journal and a decorated pen so we could write down
her stories about the imaginary places she's created and tell her that
the best way to visit those wonderful places is by reading and writing
about them. Does this sound okay? Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks!
--
Cindy Ferguson
crma@...
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In a message dated 12/20/2001 2:39:30 AM Eastern Standard Time,
crma@... writes:
always like to leave open the possibilty for magic. One of my best friends
could move objects to her when she was a child. . . she could look at a ball
or other object across the room and have it come to her. . . she also "knew"
things that were not explainable to her parents. In a well meaning way, they
took her to the local priest who recommended a psychologist, who put her on
thorazine. She lost her abilities. . . anyway, my long winded point is that
let her imagination be, and foster the magical.
lovemary
I cannot judge my own path and SELF, having the knowledge that I have chosen
to come here to experience these specific issues and grow, learn, and
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crma@... writes:
> way to visit those wonderful places is by reading and writingwell, in my opinion, we don't know where we "travel" to in dream time. . . I
> about them. Does this sound okay? Does anyone have any other ideas?
>
> Thanks!
>
always like to leave open the possibilty for magic. One of my best friends
could move objects to her when she was a child. . . she could look at a ball
or other object across the room and have it come to her. . . she also "knew"
things that were not explainable to her parents. In a well meaning way, they
took her to the local priest who recommended a psychologist, who put her on
thorazine. She lost her abilities. . . anyway, my long winded point is that
let her imagination be, and foster the magical.
lovemary
I cannot judge my own path and SELF, having the knowledge that I have chosen
to come here to experience these specific issues and grow, learn, and
Remember Who I Am.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Maybe a collection of other people's fantasy places--Dinotopia is a beautiful
one.
There's a new illustrated Hobbit out that's beautiful--written in comic-book
form. ISBN
0-345-44560-0 illustrated by David Wenzel, $15. Neverland, from Peter Pan.
Places with maps. Maybe she'll get interested in maps.
Sandra
one.
There's a new illustrated Hobbit out that's beautiful--written in comic-book
form. ISBN
0-345-44560-0 illustrated by David Wenzel, $15. Neverland, from Peter Pan.
Places with maps. Maybe she'll get interested in maps.
Sandra
Sharon Rudd
things that were not explainable to her parents. In
her parents were lost already.
Sharon of the Swamp
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> a well meaning way, theyThrazine!! Bet she lost more than her abilities. And
> took her to the local priest who recommended a
> psychologist, who put her on
> thorazine. She lost her abilities. . .
her parents were lost already.
Sharon of the Swamp
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In a message dated 12/20/01 10:16:48 AM, SandraDodd@... writes:
<< Places with maps. Maybe she'll get interested in maps. >>
I never liked maps as a kid ( and I never knew where I was either). Now I
love them. In books like The Hobbit, I am always referring back to the map.
One of the things I liked about the movie was the maps they show were just
the same ones in the book.
Paula
<< Places with maps. Maybe she'll get interested in maps. >>
I never liked maps as a kid ( and I never knew where I was either). Now I
love them. In books like The Hobbit, I am always referring back to the map.
One of the things I liked about the movie was the maps they show were just
the same ones in the book.
Paula
Sharon Rudd
> things that were not explainable to her parents. In__________________________________________________
> > a well meaning way, they
> > took her to the local priest who recommended a
> > psychologist, who put her on
> > thorazine. She lost her abilities. . .
>
> Thorazine!! Bet she lost more than her abilities.
> And
> her parents were lost already.
> Sharon of the Swamp
>
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meghan anderson
<<<<Megan has told me a number of times that she wants
a magic wand that will take her to the places that she
has imagined. She's 6 so magic
is real for her still. I'm wondering what to do -
what to get her since she wants this for Christmas.
She will be getting a wand but unfortunately it won't
have that magic power. I had thought about
giving her a nice journal and a decorated pen so we
could write down her stories about the imaginary
places she's created and tell her that
the best way to visit those wonderful places is by
reading and writing about them. Does this sound okay?
Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks!
--
Cindy Ferguson>>>>
Cindy,
I think the journal is a great idea. You could also
supplement the journel with 'trips' to places after
she has written about them. We do this a lot. We get
very detailed about the place (real or fictional).
Like weather, foods, language, money, customs,
religion, animals, types of *beings*, etc. Sometimes
we 'stay' in a place for a week or two (boy, can that
get confusing - to the rest of the world!). We really
go for it and make the money, food (or an edible
version thereof), clothing (Once I walked around for a
week with my clothes on backwards! I'm sure people
thought I was 'unbalanced'), decorate the house, and
what ever else we can think of. It's so much fun. I
highly recommend it! You could get the wand thing in
there by waving it and reciting a *spell* before you
go somewhere. It might help to make it more magical to
do some of the prep work before you *go*. Have fun!
Meghan :-)
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a magic wand that will take her to the places that she
has imagined. She's 6 so magic
is real for her still. I'm wondering what to do -
what to get her since she wants this for Christmas.
She will be getting a wand but unfortunately it won't
have that magic power. I had thought about
giving her a nice journal and a decorated pen so we
could write down her stories about the imaginary
places she's created and tell her that
the best way to visit those wonderful places is by
reading and writing about them. Does this sound okay?
Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks!
--
Cindy Ferguson>>>>
Cindy,
I think the journal is a great idea. You could also
supplement the journel with 'trips' to places after
she has written about them. We do this a lot. We get
very detailed about the place (real or fictional).
Like weather, foods, language, money, customs,
religion, animals, types of *beings*, etc. Sometimes
we 'stay' in a place for a week or two (boy, can that
get confusing - to the rest of the world!). We really
go for it and make the money, food (or an edible
version thereof), clothing (Once I walked around for a
week with my clothes on backwards! I'm sure people
thought I was 'unbalanced'), decorate the house, and
what ever else we can think of. It's so much fun. I
highly recommend it! You could get the wand thing in
there by waving it and reciting a *spell* before you
go somewhere. It might help to make it more magical to
do some of the prep work before you *go*. Have fun!
Meghan :-)
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Sharon Rudd
> <<<<Megan has told me a number of times that sheRoy is 8 and has a magic carpet (capacity 1) he also
> wants
> a magic wand that will take her to the places that
> she
> has imagined.
has a magic wand(s), and a red silk cape. He wears a
helmet liner to keep his LONG hair out of his face. He
also wears his Cherokee ribbon shirt a lot.
Magic is the capacity to See. If Megan Sees the
places she imagines, then that is the magic. The
wands merely help with focus. Like crystals, pointy
fingers, or other focusing helpers. If she can use
this focus to help her gain the capacity to travel,
via whatever route (growing up?), then she has
achieved true magic. She can make her own wand from
anything that feels right to her. As a child I used
willow fronds, bamboo, car antenna, and well, all
sorts of things. To the end I attached gauze, stars,
grass, feathers, bells, rattles, whatever fit the
culture I was projecting......
Being unschoolers we have the freedom to use MIXED
MEDIA...that is whatever we like that feels right.
Sharon of the Swamp
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Earth Witch
> > <<<<Megan has told me a number of times that sheHi Cindy!!!
> > wants
> > a magic wand that will take her to the places that
> > she
> > has imagined.
I took my boys for a walk in a semi-wooded area and
they each picked a stick for their wand. Then we got
some crystals and gold wire (dragon heart string). We
still have to assemble the wands.
I would also recomend a book...The Book of Wizard
Craft. Really fun ideas of crafts for kids.
Does she like to draw? Maybe some parchment paper to
draw maps on of the places.
Kitrina
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meghan anderson
<<<<I took my boys for a walk in a semi-wooded area
and they each picked a stick for their wand. Then we
got some crystals and gold wire (dragon heart string).
We still have to assemble the wands.
I would also recomend a book...The Book of Wizard
Craft. Really fun ideas of crafts for kids.
Does she like to draw? Maybe some parchment paper to
draw maps on of the places.
Kitrina>>>>
Kitrina,
Tamzin just got that book for Solstice! It's amazing!
We just recently made wands similar to the ones you
describe (I'm assuming your using the book for your
inspiration). Just to let you know we experimented
with several different kinds of glue. The best one by
far for gluing crystals to wood was Goop (we got it at
Michael's craft shop). It dries hard and completely
clear. Tamzin's wand has gone through a lot and is
still holding up well. Enjoy your wand making
experience!
Meghan :-)
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and they each picked a stick for their wand. Then we
got some crystals and gold wire (dragon heart string).
We still have to assemble the wands.
I would also recomend a book...The Book of Wizard
Craft. Really fun ideas of crafts for kids.
Does she like to draw? Maybe some parchment paper to
draw maps on of the places.
Kitrina>>>>
Kitrina,
Tamzin just got that book for Solstice! It's amazing!
We just recently made wands similar to the ones you
describe (I'm assuming your using the book for your
inspiration). Just to let you know we experimented
with several different kinds of glue. The best one by
far for gluing crystals to wood was Goop (we got it at
Michael's craft shop). It dries hard and completely
clear. Tamzin's wand has gone through a lot and is
still holding up well. Enjoy your wand making
experience!
Meghan :-)
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