Twirl@Home Projects
At Twirl, it is our wish to inspire creativity and fun in any way that we can and we love making stuff from anything we can get on hands on, including trash! With our regularly scheduled on-site crafts and activities on hold, we are offering the following opportunities for at home projects using easily accessible materials.
YouTube Videos
Check out these fun and educational videos for kids to participate in all kinds of at home activities and projects. Available any time on the Twirl Taos YouTube Channel
Videos for Younger Kids
Project Worry No More! This Video is about relaxation techniques for children ages 3-6 who are dealing with anxiety or worry. It is based on proven techniques in relaxation and It is not meant to be substituted for medical advice.
Hand Washing Fun! Twirl's educator, Amber Vasquez has been visiting preschools in Taos and doing this fun and educational puppet show. Since the schools are now closed, you can watch it at home with your kiddos. Have fun and stay healthy!
Crazy Catapults! A program appropriate for children ages 3-6 exploring catapults. Learn how to build a catapult at home and ask questions like, "how much force do you need to shoot a cow over the moon?"
Children Count! Twirl presents a fun puppet show with Ms. Amber about the importance of the US census.
Pinwheel Party Ms. Amber shows us how to make a pinwheel at home with her little bit of magic.
Mail Time! Sending letters is a great way to keep in touch with our friends and loved ones when we can't see them in person. Ms. Amber shows us how to write, address and send a letter and even how to make an envelope!
Pulleys for Preschoolers Join Amber and Grayson as they show us how to use simple machines to make life easier and more fun!
Cinco or Floato? Join Amber in a Cinco de Mayo science project... will it cinco or will it floato?
You Choose Workout for Children A family friendly “choose your own adventure” workout.
Hooptastic Fun! Join Amber and family for some cool hula hoop games for all ages!
Lucy and the Fairy Cake What do you think will happen when two very hungry fairies steal away the best cake baker in the whole wide world? Come find out!
Videos for Older Kids
Mask Making Twirl Style! Do you have a sewing machine? Liana walks us through how to sew our own protective masks in a sweet, fun, kid-friendly way.
Button Cars (Virtual Invent Event) Amber shows us how to make cars from buttons and a clothes pin!
Chain Reactions (Virtual Invent Event) Join Liana & Selina and make a chain reaction in your home!
Marble Maze (Virtual Invent Event) Make a fun marble maze with upcycled materials with Liana!
Upcycled Car (Virtual Invent Event) Build a car from upcycled materials with Nina
Twirl Music Making for Cinco de Mayo Make Maracas out of household items with Liana.
Mother’s Day Flowers We love Mamas! We also love making cool stuff from household trash. Join Liana and use your plastic grocery bags to make lovely flowers for your lovely lady!
You Choose Workout for Tweens/Teens
Hula Hoop Happy Hour Liana shows us how to make our own hula hoops at home! Be warned, this video contains twirly fun and awesome math!
Scribble Bots! A scribble bot is a robot that can draw made out of a few bits and pieces!
At Home Creative Project Flyers
In addition to online resources, Twirl has been distributing supplies for at home play and learning to children and families throughout Taos County along with instructional flyers. Below are PDF links to these flyers so you can do them at home too!