Homeschool Sick Day

Newt has been feeling a bit under the weather the last couple of days. Nothing drastic, just a case of the sniffles. I’ve been loading her up on home remedies, extra vitamin C and cabbage soup. But I know that the best thing you can do for yourself when you are not feeling 100% is rest.
I think rest for the mind can be just as important as rest for the body. We’ve spent the last couple of days taking it easy, listening to books on CD or visiting while doing some crafting.

I love needle felting; it’s such a soothing craft. The wool is wonderfully soft, and the rhythmic poke of the felting needle can be almost meditative. It was the perfect activity for a homeschool sick day.

Newt has done a little felting with me in the past, but only flat designs. This was the first time she attempted something three-dimensional. She decided to make a little doll. I created a framework for her from pipe cleaners. Then I showed her how to cover the framework with wool and use her needle to shape and sculpt the wool into what she wanted.

All together she spent about four hours on her work.
Here is her finished piece:

I wish you could see the wonderful detail she has crafted into it, especially the hair. She did a really good job, and can’t wait to try something new.
This is what I made:

I know it’s a bit early for Nativity scenes, but I was thinking of making a few to sell. What do you think?
We have a lot of activities planned for the rest of the week. I’m hoping this restful, quiet day has helped preserve some energy and that Newt will be feeling all better soon.
If not, I may need to order some more wool.