These simple Thankful Wind Spinners are the perfect canvas for our gratitude lists this year, plus they look so neat spinning in the wind out in our yard!
Have the kids decorate egg shapes cut from clear contact paper to create Easter mobiles that let the sun shine through. Use whatever collage materials you have on hand such as sequins, glitter, paint and more.
One of my favorite themes to teach in preschool is Community Helpers. February is Community Helpers month in my class and I thought I'd share a few things that we have fun doing. Traffic Light Cookies (oops it's upside down!) Doctor Bags All the supplies inside the doctor bag. Dental Health Week - The teeth are mini marshmallows. I let the kids lick one end and stick it to the construction paper lips. The sugar in the marshmallow acts like glue. It always tickles me to see how each child applies their "teeth". One of my favorite activites during dental health week is when we talk about healthy snacks and not-so-healthy snacks. I bring Oreo cookies, apple slices and a mirror to class. First I let them eat an Oreo and then show them how their teeth look when they eat not-so-healthy snacks. Then I give them an apple slice to eat. Afterwards I let them take a look in the mirror to see how nice and clean their teeth are after eating a healthy snack! In Miss Wren's class we are all about some hats! I love this little police hat and stop sign. Of course, it reminded me of the Citizen's Arrest episode of the Andy Griffith Show, so we marched next door to Miss Peggy's class shouting "Citizen's Arrest! Citzen's Arrest!" We had a real firetruck come to visit our class during Fire Safety Week, but guess which teacher forgot her camera that day!? These hats make me want to say "Romper Bomper Stomper Boo". Who remembers that from Romper Room back in the early 70s? Man I'm old! When I was explaining this theme to my class, we started listing people who are community helpers like policemen and doctors etc. One little boy raised his finger into the air and proclaimed, "Witches are NOT helpers!" You got that right buddy! Join Me Here: Potpourri Friday
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Some time ago I stopped throwing away toilet paper rolls, because they can be used in a variety of craft projects. This toy rocket is another example of such easy and eco-friendly kids crafts. You will need 7 toilet paper rolls and a piece of cardboard, I usually recycle an unfolded cereal box for the latter. Start by making 5 cardboard cones as explained step-by-step in Gigantic toy pencils. Then join tree rolls using an adhesive tape to make a long tube. Now you have one long and four short cardboard tubes. Attach a cone head to the end of each. Cut a short vertical slit at the top of the short tubes, and four slits at the bottom of the long one. Fold an origami waterbomb base using a piece of cardboard. From above it looks like a four-pointed star. Cut off the bottom part of the base — this is much easier to do than explain, please see the diagram above. Make a short cut at the end of a star point to create two triangular flaps. Insert the end into the slit of a tube like shown in the picture, open the flaps and glue them to the walls. Do this for all four points of the star. Then insert the star into the slits of the long tube, secure with adhesive. That's it. Decorate the rocket and enjoy your new homemade toy. Wonder what else can be made using toilet paper rolls? Check out our Cardboard castle, Homemade kaleidoscope, and Toy telescope.
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Explore STEAM with a geo flower STEAM craft for kids. Create a geo board activity with styrofoam to explore shapes and patterns.
With this flower crochet pattern you can create the most beautiful projects ever. Joining this puff crochet flowers may seem difficult, but it's very easy.
So, this really awesome mom contacted me about making some Lion and Lamb Note Holder party favors for her son's 1st birthday. I love making party kits! While I was in the middle of making her order (you can see the old version of the party favor here), I decided to switch up my party favor packaging a little. Because I'm ca-raaazy like that. I am so thrilled with how it all turned out! I LOVE IT! Here are the lions: And the lambies: And a little bit of a combo: And the sweetest part - the back! All cute-ified and personalized for the birthday boy. SERIOUSLY. I LOVE IT! Each birthday party guest gets to take one home! Are you noticing the color-coordinated yarn on each one? Because I love that part. And, of course, I include a birthday message to be used as a table topper or birthday card: And it is all wrapped up in a cute box to be opened before the party: It's party time made simpler!
Are you looking for fun and easy St. Patrick's Day crafts for your little ones? We’ve rounded up 15 crafts to make the holiday extra special.
(updated 2012: Dog Template added) Today we learned about the letter D. During class any time someone could tell me the letter of t...
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This letter of the week craft is perfect as you are teaching young learners their alphabet. This b is for butterfly sun catcher makes a great keepsake.
So many great projects today! Check out a few that I really like!!! Some plastic eggs, a little bit of twine, some spray paint and a fram...
We’re making a fun Easter Bunny Bucket from a recycled frosting tub. This white tub works perfect to cover and contain fun Easter treats. We’re using ours to fill with dirt and grow wheatgrass, but you could fill this with yummy Easter treats and snacks for the kids! Supplies for Recycled Easter Container: recycled container … Continued
Learn to make your own sailboat craft using materials around the house, and then float it down a homemade river in your backyard!
If you are looking for easy kids crafts, you’ve come to the right place. The best part? No special supplies will be needed for most crafts. You’ll find free printables, recycled crafts and projects you can make with supplies already found in your house!
This article on scissor skills helps you to know if your child needs help with scissor skills and includes scissor activities.
Create super fun embroidery projects for kids using plastic straws!
Shavuot is just around the corner, so Talia and I have been making some easy paper flowers. We made three types of paper flower – one from concentric cardboard circles, one from patty pans an…
This cute bouncing spider craft takes less than 15 minutes to make. Kids of all ages (even preschoolers) will love to make this spider craft and then play
Explore the direction of the wind with this pinwheel weathervane, perfect for preschool!
Fun letter Q is for Q-tip preschool theme. Give your class a new way to paint a picture. Use colorful tempera paints and have dotting fun!
Easy Candy Corn Garland {Preschool Crafts}Your little ones will love to help you make Halloween decorations with this easy preschool craft.View This Tutorial
School is out . The kids are bored . They are asking me every 3 seconds "How many more days until Christmas will be here?" Mom is goi...
This article is about craft ideas that kids can make and give as gifts. It includes 10 ideas for homemade gifts. There are lots of links, pictures, and resources.
From acorns and spaghetti to fallen leaves and pine cones, these fall crafts are sure to brighten up your child's day — and your home!
Kids love to craft just as much as or possibly even more than adults. Get them involved in the creative process with these great craft ideas.
