Here is a web site that explains the process of making one of these climbers, called Climbing Creatures Instructions:
https://sciencetoymaker.org/cl...eature-instructions/
Apparently this is an old-fashioned toy!
--Carol
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Art Ideas
Tree Magnets
We recently did Zacchaeus and did a couple of things for art. We began by reading the story (younger ones listened). I use the NIrV children's Bible (Zondervan, I think) as it has discussion questions with many of the stories. Our kids wanted to know how tall he might have been, what does a sycamore tree look like?, etc.)
For older ones we made tree magnets from the fusible "Perler" beads.These are found in most craft stores. julie burton posted February 06, 2001
For younger children we made stand up paper trees, gluing torn tissue paper on for the leaves and trunk. I found a picture of Zacchaeus in a coloring book and reduced it on the copier; students colored it and glued the figure onto the tree. A very simple, inexpensive project to do.
Tree Magnet Adaption - Neil MacQueen, posted April 13, 2001
Another approach to the magnet set...
Avery Label makes "White Printable Magnet Sheets" (item # 3270) of paper that can be printed or drawn on.
They can be used in an inkjet printer to create the outline.
This is a new product which may not be available in the typical office supply store. Check their website at www.avery.com - search "magnet sheet".
The big question I have is HOW to make this an "Art" project, rather than just a craft. IE, how can the kids express their understanding of the story through the medium. It may be that the kids need to write something that accompanies the project.
It would be good to have Zaccheus and Jesus as separate pieces the kids could manipulate to retell the story. Also....have the kids make a cut-out magnet of themselves "wanting to see Jesus."
Movable Zacchaeus using a Meat Tray:
Find a picture with Zaccheus, a crowd of people, Jesus and a tree. Take a styrofoam meat tray and paste the tree and crowd to it. (These could also be drawn while telling the story) Poke 2 holes and run a piece of yarn through the tree(one at the bottom of the tree and one at the top.) Glue Zaccheus to the piece of yarn so he can be raised and lowered from the tree. Take the picture of Jesus and paste him to a popsicle stick. Have the children sing the song Zaccheus and pull the yarn to have Zaccheus climb the tree and move Jesus to talk to Zaccheus. Preschool thru high school loved this portrayal of the story.
KimCornelius posted September 26, 2001
Windsock Idea
Make windsocks (made of a paper sack and streamers) that could be hung in a tree; the verse could be printed on it.
