Updated repost: Michael’s has launched a new craft series for kids called Passport to Fun.  The sessions are being held Tues, Thurs and Sat from 11am-2pm and feature a different country and corresponding craft for them to make.    I’d recommend getting there early, so you can ensure your child will have a spot.  Also, these projects are intended for ages 3 and up depending on your child’s fine motor skill maturity.   My son started doing things like this when he was about 4ish – 4 1/2.

This is today’s activity has to do with, I assume, the fact that tomorrow is Canada Day.  I think it’s so doggone cute.

Here is the full list of activities and dates:
June 21st – Sweden – Swedish Paper Dolls & Flags
June 23rd – Germany – Loden Hat & Cowbell
June 25th – Egypt – Mummy & Heiroglyphics
June 28th – Bahamas – Flower Lei & Tropical Can Hugger (must purchase hugger)
June 30th – Canada – Maple Leaf & Moose
July 2nd – USA  - Bead Flag & Log Cabin Caddy
July 5th – Italy – Foam Pizza & Suncatchers
July 7th – Australia – Koala Bear & Boomerang
July 9th  - India – Elephant & Henna Hand
July 12th – Russia – Bear & Nesting Doll Puppets
July 14th – France – Frenchman & Wood Eiffel Tower
July 16th – United Kingdom – Shamrock & Foam Crowns
July 19th – Japan – Origami Dog & Foam Printing Block
July 21st – Greece – Olympic Torch & Greek Pot
July 23rd – Mexico – Flower & Sun
July 26th – China – Tangram & Chinese Lantern
July 28th – South Africa – Lion & Friendship Bracelet
July 30th – Brazil – Snake & Mask

These are particularly good for younger children as an introduction to different countries and to help them get a grasp on the concept of the world being larger than their tiny piece of it.  That’s a tough one for little people to get a handle on!