Monthly DIY Magazine for Kids Aged 8 plus (February 2019)

In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth.

8+ Kids Plus Kit

Wish you a happy Chinese New Year - Year of Pig

Your Chinese NY Gift Inside

February

2019

Kids DIY Magazine CreativKits’ Chinese New Year Special is hosted by

Instein, the Artsy, Maker, Gadgeteer, Sewist & Wanderer

Table of Contents

Plus Kit

1. Building your own Crazy Robot 04 Introduction 04/05 Things you will need 06 Instructions 07 2. Making your own String Art Introduction Things you will need Instructions

08 08/09 10 11

3. Light up your Eiffel Tower Introduction Things you will need Instructions

12 12/13 14 15

4. Paint and Patch Masterpiece Introduction Things you will need Instructions

16 16/17 18 19 20 21 22

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Build your own Crazy Robot

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Make your own String Art

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Art & Craft and Plus Kits

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Paint and Patch Masterpiece

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Building Your Own Crazy Robot

Scan and Watch the Dancing Robots

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

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Introduction • Knowledge Nugget •

Beat thaaaaat!

World Record: Most robots dancing simultaneously

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What 1,372 TOTAL NUMBER Where ITALY (ROME) When 01 FEBRUARY 2018

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Building Your Own Crazy Robot What’s in the Crazy Robot kit?

2 x AA Batteries (Not included)

WARNING: ADULT SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. THIS KIT IS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN OVER 8 YRS OF AGE. THE KIT AND ITS FINISHED PRODUCT CONTAIN SMALL PARTS WHICH MAY CAUSE CHOKING IF MISUSED. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN UNDER 3 YRS OLD. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT, NEVER TOUCH THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BATTERY CASE WITH ANY METAL OBJECTS. ONLY INSTALL BATTERIES AFTER YOU HAVE ASSEMBLED THE PRODUCT.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Crazy Robot

Your Instructions

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how to make Crazy Robot. https://youtu.be/Mk113IO80Ng

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Making your own String Art

The History of S tring Art String art is weaving coloured string, wool, wire, or yarn between hammered nails to make geometric patterns.

The first person known for forming curves out of straight lines is Mary Everest Boole. The Englishwoman used what is known as curve stitching to help teach children mathematics. She would go on to publish a book in 1909 titled Philosophy & Fun of Algebra. The curves Mary Everest Boole used in her teaching methods became known as the Bèzier curve.

Art could help explain complex mathematics concepts.

Scan and Read about String Art Indeed!

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Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Making your own String Art

What’s included in the String Art Kit? Perforated Paper Board

Foam Board

Thread

Pins

Double Sided adhesive Tape

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS. FUNCTIONAL SHARP POINTS - EXTREME CAUTION NECESSARY. ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY ALL THE TIME.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Fox String Art

Your Instructions

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f you are up to a bigger challenge, make a string art with your own design.

This “fun” pattern is really fun. Have a go!

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Assemble and Light-up your Eiffel Tower

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Eiffel Tower

• It’s the most visited paid tourist attraction in the world • It was meant to be knocked down after 20 years but it’s still standing since 1889.

• People in Paris actually hated it at first and many never climbed on it till today • It’s technically illegal to photograph the Eiffel Tower at night • The repainting of the Eiffel Tower is done by hand every 7 years • There is an ice rink inside the Eiffel Tower

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Eiffel Tower is also called as the Iron Lady.

Introduction • Fun Facts •

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch the top-8 Weirdest Racing Cars In History.

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Assemble and Light-up your Eiffel Tower What’s in the Light-up Eiffel Tower Kit?

Stand with picture backdrop

micro-USB powered LED light

Double Sided Sticker 42 pieces 3D puzzle

Paint

Micro-USB Cord (Not included)

WARNING: ADULT SUPERVISION NECESSARY WHILE HANDLING MICRO-USB CABLE. SMALL PARTS - NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YRS OLD

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps in the printed instructions booklet/ leaflet. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

Your Eiffel Tower Display

Your Instructions

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this Information Video on how to LEDs work. https://youtu.be/Iwv5momDiKQ

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Create your Paint and Patch Masterpiece

Introduction • Fun Facts •

When life gives you scraps, make a Patchwork Art!

Create your Paint and Patch Masterpiece What do you need Create Paint & Patch Masterpiece?

5 x Iron-on patches 3 x Paint Brushes

10 x Paint Tubs

WARNING: USE OF SMALL PARTS - NOT SUITABLE FOR KIDS UNDER 3 YRS. ADULT SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY.

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Instructions •

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nce you have gathered all material, follow the steps below. Make sure your mum or dad is watching over while you do this so that you can reach out to them when you need.

DESIGN IT!

PAINT IT!

WEAR THEM!

Design your masterpiece by choosing your paint colours and getting ready to paint.

Take the image and use a brush or your fingertips to draw and paint on a patch.

Now iron on and display your Masterpiece!

This activity is inspired by Stephen Fishwick, who is a speed artist and creates amazing canvas paintings live combining art, sound and motion. Watch this!

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Watch this amazing art performance by Stephen Fishwick. https://youtu.be/RVFN7qO7nNU 19 of 24

Find the words: Chinese zodiac Find the words: Chinese zodiac Each year of the Chinese lunar calendar is named after one of 12 animals.

Find the 12 animals in the puzzle. Some words go across and some go down.

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www.bestofthereader.ca

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The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac

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Videos Worth Watching...

Scan and Ring

https://youtu.be/may2s9j4RLk

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

Of the many myths explaining the Chinese animal signs and their arrangement, the most enduring one is that of The Great Race. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen recounts this classic myth.

Scan and Ring

Follow the Steps on the Back Cover Page

https://youtu.be/_u-R-aIq3_E Fortune Tales | The Story of Chinese New Year: In this video, learn all about the traditions and legends that make Chinese New Year the most exciting time of the year in Chinese culture.

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Credits & References “Most robots dancing!” was published by Guinness World Records on YouTube “KidzRobotix CRAZY ROBOT” was published by 4M - STEAM TOY on YouTube “The Origins of String Art” is sourced from www.Stringoftheart.com “How does an LED work” was published by MakeCrate on YouTube “Disney’s Festival...Stephen F” was published by TheGlobalDispatch on YouTube “Find the words: Chinese zodiac” was sourced from www.bestofthereader.ca “The 12 animals of Chinese zodiac” was sourced from www.bestofthereader.ca “The myth behind the Chinese zodiac” was published by TED-Ed on YouTube “The Story of Chinese New Year” was published by PandaExpressTV on YouTube

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Scanning QR code from a Smart Phone or Tablet:

Step 1: Open up the camera app on your Smartphone and hold it up to the QR code (like the one on the right) Step 2: Your device will automatically recognize the QR code and provide you with an on-screen notification.

Step 3: Tap the notification to be taken to the destination of the QR code.

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Just use your Smart phone camera!

Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar Year, 2019 is a year of the Pig. Pig’s auspicious gifts are saint-like generosity and trustworthiness.

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