Our March STEAM activity is inspired by the wonderful book, The Hole Story, by Paul Knight and Bruce Ingman. In this story, Hamish and Hermione Hole are chased out of the cheese where they live. They must search the palace for a new place to call home.
But they create holes that cause havoc wherever they go – no one wants holes in their knickers, bike wheel or boat! Exhausted, the pair rest in a piece of wood, only to be discovered by the palace carpenter, who knows that holes can be really useful – especially when making beautiful musical instruments.
After enjoying a great book together and reading about all different kinds of holes, it’s time to find some on your own! Head out on a scavenger hunt. Your mission is to find at least three different holes. You can look inside your home or head outside. Are the holes manmade or natural?
Next, take a piece of paper (any size) and make a hole in it. You can make the hole anywhere on the paper and use any method you would like (tear, cut, poke, hole punch, etc.). Now, use your imagination to draw a picture on the paper showing how your hole can be used. Use crayons, pencils, paint – whatever supplies you would like to create your “hole invention.”
As always, be as creative as you want, and have lots of fun learning together!