Peg Doll Travelers

Peg Dolls 

will Travel!

           Now that we are stuck at home trying to figure out something new to do with our kids, give peg dolls or peg  "people" a chance.  The simple wooden clothesline can become a person or animal in an hour or two.

           There are many blogs on how to paint faces on peg dolls to guide you through the painting.  But I am sure your kids will be able to paint there people or animals.

           After the painting is complete, have your kids think of an adventure that the peg dolls has gone on.  They could start a journey journal. They will be working on creative writing without even knowing what happened. 😉

       Peg dolls are popping up in so many places.  These have a special Altoid tin as a secret hiding place or travel case.  I added a special personalized note in the cover for the child. Hopefully, the tiny friends will travel to many exciting places with their new friends. 

          

     Peg dolls would be a wonderful addition to an Easter basket.  Along with a small journal or diary and pens or pencils, your child will be able to record their journeys.  This is a wonderful way to get a reluctant writer to enhance their writing skills.  You might also include colored pencils to add illustrations to their writing.  I always tell my students that a picture is worth a thousand words. 

    This could be a great introductory art lesson for kids to make a peg doll that looks like themselves.   Wouldn't the students in school enjoy having a peg doll in their desk? The peg doll could come out during creative writing time.  We all know a child or two that needs a little extra encouragement to write.  This might be the trick for your students. 

      Have fun and enjoy your day!

Beti