Crafts related to "Buttercup Amber" episode of Sofia the First

A new episode of Sofia the First premieres on the Disney Channel on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The new episode is called "Buttercup Amber." The episode is about Amber going on an overnight hike with Sofia and the Buttercups even though she dislikes the outdoors. Below are some craft and coloring activities related to this episode's themes to enjoy before or after watching it.

Sofia the First Buttercup Coloring Page - This coloring page features Sofia with the Buttercups. The Mystic Meadow coloring page here also features the Buttercups.

Flashlight Fun Craft - Make different covers for flashlights to create fun shadows on your own night hike and/or camping adventure. This Halloween paper bag flashlight lantern craft can also be adapted for different occasions.

George Mason Memorial Craft and Coloring Activities

The George Mason Memorial is located southeast of the Jefferson Memorial near the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. This memorial honors one of the Founding Fathers. Learn more about the George Mason Memorial including information for planning a visit on its website here.

Below are some craft and coloring activities to pair with learning about and/or visiting the George Mason Memorial.

Crafts

• Tricorn Hat Craft - Make a hat similar to the one sitting by George Mason as part of the memorial. For a simpler project, check out this template.

Worksheets

• George Mason Lined Page
• National Mall Junior Ranger Booklet - The activity booklet for the National Mall includes activities a identifying other memorials activity that includes the George Mason Memorial.

DC War Memorial Craft and Coloring Activities

The DC War Memorial is located south of the Reflecting Pool and north of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Memorial honors the men and women from DC that died in World War I. Learn more about the DC War Memorial including information for planning a visit on its website here.

Below are some craft and coloring activities to pair with learning about and/or visiting the DC War Memorial.

Crafts

• Tank Papercraft
• World War I Curriculum - This World War I includes making a newspaper front page as well as worksheets covering various aspects of the war. Consider doing further front page projects featuring one of those on the memorial and/or with a focus on the happenings in D.C. during the war.

Coloring Pages

• World War I Coloring Pages - This site has several coloring pages including ones of soldiers and one with text about George Marshall.
• World War I Plane Coloring Pages

Worksheets

• National Mall Junior Ranger Booklet - The activity booklet for the National Mall includes activities a identifying other memorials activity that includes the DC War Memorial.
• Vietnam vs. Great War Lesson Plan - This is a good lesson plan from the National Museum of American History to pair with visiting this monument and the nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
• World War I Lesson Plans from PBS

John Ericsson National Memorial Craft and Coloring Activities

The John Ericsson National Memorial is located south of the Lincoln Memorial near the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The Memorial honors John Ericsson, who transformed naval warfare during the Civil War by designing the iron-clad USS Monitor. Learn more about the John Ericsson National Memorial including information for planning a visit on its website here.

Below are some craft and coloring activities to pair with learning about and/or visiting the John Ericsson National Memorial.

Crafts

• Industrial Revolution Graveyard Project - This lesson plan lists John Ericsson as one of the inventors. It includes learning about an inventor, choosing an epitaph, and making an illustration.
• USS Monitor Paper Model - This page has a link to a PDF for making a paper model of the ship.

Coloring Pages

• Monitor vs. Merrimac Coloring Page

Worksheets

• The Monitor and the Virginia Lesson Plan
• National Mall Junior Ranger Booklet - The activity booklet for the National Mall includes activities a identifying other memorials activity that includes the John Ericsson Memorial.
• USS Monitor Student Activities - This site has links to activities to learn and test your knowledge on the USS Monitor including crossword puzzles, a virtual tour, and bingo.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Craft and Coloring Activities

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is located south of the National Mall by the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The Memorial features four "rooms" with one for each of FDR's terms as President of the United States. Learn more about the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial including information for planning a visit on its website here.

Below are some craft and coloring activities to pair with learning about and/or visiting the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

Crafts

• Scottish Terrier Origami Craft - Make a origami dog like Fala, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's dog, which is featured in one room of the memorial.
• Waterfall Craft - This could be adapted to instead of using the template you draw the different waterfalls in the FDR Memorial. This would be especially good to pair with learning about the different symbolism of the water in each area of the Memorial.

Coloring Pages

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Coloring Page w/ Text
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Coloring Pages - This site has several coloring pages related to FDR including a birthplace New York map.
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Dog Fala Coloring Page

Worksheets

• National Mall Junior Ranger Booklet - The activity booklet for the National Mall includes activities questions to answer for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial part.
• FDR Memorial Riddle - Solve this picture riddle to find out why the memorial has so much water. Answer sheet here.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Craft and Coloring Activities

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located south of the National Mall by the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial including information for planning a visit on its website here.

Below are some craft and coloring activities to pair with learning about and/or visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Crafts

• I Have a Dream Wall Hanging Craft
• I Have a Dream Scroll Activity
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Poster Craft
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Word Magnets
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Toilet Paper Roll Craft
• Peace Flower for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Craft
• Statue Craft - This can be used as inspiration for making a statue model honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. or another hero or event.

Coloring Pages

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Page
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Coloring Pages - This site has several different pages including one of him speaking and one with a Liberty Bell design.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Craft and Coloring Activities

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is located south of the National Mall by the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the Thomas Jefferson Memorial including information for planning a visit on its website here.

Below are some craft and coloring activities to pair with learning about and/or visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Crafts

• Ben's Guide Activity Booklet - Page 32 has a collage activity related to the Jefferson's involvement with the Declaration of Independence.
• Nickel Rubbings and other Jefferson themed activities
• Thomas Jefferson Paper Craft
• Thomas Jefferson Toilet Paper Roll Craft

Coloring Pages

• Ben's Guide Activity Booklet - Page 31 has a coloring page featuring the Jefferson Memorial along with information. Jefferson is also part of the Mount Rushmore coloring page and activities on page 35 and 36.
• Nickel Coloring Page
• Jefferson Coloring Pages - This site has a variety of coloring pages related to Thomas Jefferson including one of him in the White House and a Virginia map.
• Jefferson Memorial Coloring Page
• Jefferson Memorial Coloring Page w/ Simple Text
• Thomas Jefferson Coloring Page w/ Short Biography

Worksheets

• National Mall Junior Ranger Booklet - The activity booklet for the National Mall includes activities questions to answer and a word search for the Jefferson Memorial part.
• Thomas Jefferson Fill-in-the-Blank Activity