ISSUE NO. 24 | SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
creativity connected is a weekly interactive publication from the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. We believe access to the arts is essential to our everyday well-being, especially in the most challenging of times. creativity connected is designed to provide digital access to enjoyable and educational art activities that give children affected by cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts. 
 
We send thanks to our Art Partners for joining us in this endeavor!
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Periwinkle and Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers present the 30th Annual Making A Mark®, an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders. This unique display focuses on the personal issues that surround childhood illness as expressed by the children themselves. 
Written and recorded by Purple Songs Can Fly as part of our remote
songwriting program. Inspired by 12 year old Thania’s beautiful poem, 
The Day I Felt Peaceful, and Sarah Fisher’s artwork, this original lullaby waltz incorporates young patient’s interpretations of owl sounds as well as samples of screech owl recordings.
© 2020 Purple Songs Can Fly
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Colorful Dancing Spinners
Supplies:

  • Colored card stock or thick paper
  • Something to trace a circle- a bowl or plate works great
  • Scissors
  • Color markers, pencils or crayons
  • Stickers
  • Craft knife
  • A Coin- penny is perfect
  • Hot glue gun
To Make:
  1. Trace a bowl on a piece of colored card stock or thick paper. You can experiment with different shapes and circle sizes, but a circle no bigger than 4.5” wide make the best spinner
  2. Cut out the circles.
  3. Decorate your spinner! Use any colors you like. Add stickers for extra fun!
  4. With help from an adult- use a craft knife to carefully cut a small slit the length of your coin in the center of the circle. Insert the penny into the slot and add some hot glue to the bottom of the spinner on either side of the coin to secure it into place.
  5. Time to Spin! 
The mission of Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers is to provide enjoyable and educational art activities that give children, young adults, families and caregivers affected by pediatric cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts.