{"id":2884,"date":"2014-09-18T05:00:40","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/?p=2884"},"modified":"2014-09-19T13:13:30","modified_gmt":"2014-09-19T20:13:30","slug":"kids-mobile-craft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/2014\/kids-mobile-craft\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Mobile Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learning About Months and Seasons<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/months-collage.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2885 \" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/months-collage.png\" alt=\"Kids Mobile Craft\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is a simple craft that focuses on the Months with corresponding month number. It also helps children learn which months are in each season.<\/p>\n<p>Younger children will need some help putting this together. More advanced students\/older students will be able to make it themselves.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve included a printable template to make things easier for you. <span style=\"color: #c40a0a;\"><strong><em>Find the link for the templates at the bottom of this post<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Materials Needed:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>13 &#8211; 12 inch long pieces of Yarn or String Cut<\/li>\n<li>Paper Plate or a Lid from a Recycled Container (be creative)<\/li>\n<li>PDF Printable of Months, Numbers, Pictures<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Hole Punch<\/li>\n<li>Tape or Glue (I prefer tape because no drying time)<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2893\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Gather-Materials.jpg\" alt=\"Materials Needed for Months Mobile Craft\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Gather-Materials.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Gather-Materials-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Let&#8217;s Get Started<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Punch 12 evenly spaced holes around the outer edge of the plate. Decorate now if desired <span style=\"color: #ba1818;\">(see note and example below)<\/span>. Set aside.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Punch-Holes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2896\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Punch-Holes.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile Craft: Punch Holes in Plate\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Punch-Holes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Punch-Holes-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ba1818;\"><em>Note:<\/em><\/span> If you want to enhance the project for more advanced\/older students, use a paper plate as the top then divide the plate into quarters and decorate one quarter for each season. This also makes it easier to punch the holes without measuring. \u00a0Then follow the directions making sure to place the months in the correct season.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Months-Mobile-Plate.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2898\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Months-Mobile-Plate.png\" alt=\"Seasons on a Paper Plate for Months Mobile Craft\" width=\"500\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Months-Mobile-Plate.png 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Months-Mobile-Plate-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0We also give you a printable image with the seasons already divided to make it easier for younger students. They just have to cut out the circle and glue it to the plate.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-plate-printout-blog.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2906 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-plate-printout-blog.png\" alt=\"Kids Month Mobile Craft Template\" width=\"500\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-plate-printout-blog.png 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-plate-printout-blog-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cut out each piece from the<a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mobile_Months-of-Year_Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Printable<\/a>.<br \/>\nThere will be a number, month name, and picture for each month.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-pieces-thumbnail.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2912 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-pieces-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"Months Mobile Craft Pieces Thumbnail\" width=\"500\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-pieces-thumbnail.png 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/mobile-pieces-thumbnail-300x269.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Take one piece of yarn and lay it out vertically on the table. Place the number (ex: 1) about 2 inches from the top of the yarn and secure with either a dab of glue or piece of tape.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Place the name of the month (ex: January) about 1 inch below the number and secure with glue or tape.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Place the picture (ex: snowman) about 1 inch below the month name and secure with glue or tape. Look at the finished picture at top of post for guidance.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Tape-to-Yarn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2908\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Tape-to-Yarn.jpg\" alt=\"Tape month, number, and picture to Yarn\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Tape-to-Yarn.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Tape-to-Yarn-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thread the top of the yarn (with pieces attached) through one of the holes you previously punched out. Tie a knot at the top and secure with tape or a dab of glue for durability. Repeat for each month.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #c40a0a;\"><em>(optional) If you&#8217;re going to use the seasons make sure to match the correct month to each season.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Thread-Yarn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2909\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Thread-Yarn.jpg\" alt=\"Thread Yarn through holes in plate\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Thread-Yarn.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Thread-Yarn-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Punch hole in center of plate to add yarn so you can\u00a0hang your mobile.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Poke-Hole-to-Hang.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2910\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Poke-Hole-to-Hang.jpg\" alt=\"Poke Hole in center of plate to Hang\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Poke-Hole-to-Hang.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Poke-Hole-to-Hang-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Admire the finished project with your little one!<br \/>\nEnhance the learning experience by pointing to the months of the year on your mobile as you listen to the\u00a0Months of the Year song.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Months of the Year Song<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[mp3-jplayer tracks=&#8221;Months of the Year (sample)@http:\/\/www.billygorilly.com\/activities-printables\/seasons\/3\/audio\/months-of-the-year-clip.mp3&#8243; captions=&#8221;by Billy Gorilly;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Buy Months of the Year song at \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Months-of-the-Year\/dp\/B001VL8NJ2\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> \u00a0\u2022 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cdbaby.com\/cd\/billygorilly3\" target=\"_blank\">CdBaby<\/a> \u00a0\u2022 \u00a0<a title=\"Buy Months of the Year song at iTunes\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/rockin-the-schoolhouse-vol.-1\/id307462911\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Finished Mobile<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Final-Mobile-closeup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2916\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Final-Mobile-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Finished craft - Months of the year mobile\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Final-Mobile-closeup.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Final-Mobile-closeup-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Download and print a Free Template for Months of The Year Mobile Craft<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Click to download and Print Months of Year Mobile Template\" href=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mobile_Months-of-Year_Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Mobile_Months-of-Year_Template.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2939 size-full\" style=\"border: 0px solid #000000;\" title=\"Click button to download and print Months of the Year Mobile Template\" src=\"http:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-button.png\" alt=\"Click to Download and Print Months of the Year Mobile Craft Template\" width=\"400\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-button.png 400w, https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-button-300x72.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cartoon\u00a0Months of the Year Video<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zCz7CmIlewk?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nPost by:<br \/>\nStephanie Paton<br \/>\nWife, Mother, Educator<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Learning About Months and Seasons &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This is a simple craft that focuses on the Months with corresponding month number. It also helps children learn which months are in each season. Younger children will need some help putting this together. More advanced students\/older students will be able to make it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[651,650,313],"tags":[336,652,94,411,99,573,348,126,496,163,260,369,201],"class_list":["post-2884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-months-of-the-year-and-seasons-mobile","category-months-of-year-mobile-craft-template","category-printables-2","tag-craft","tag-diy-mobile-craft","tag-educational-music-for-kids","tag-esl","tag-first-grade","tag-homeschooling","tag-kids-art","tag-kindergarten","tag-learning-months-of-the-year","tag-preschool","tag-printables","tag-teacher-resource","tag-video"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2884"}],"version-history":[{"count":55,"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2884\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2949,"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2884\/revisions\/2949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billygorilly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}