Tag: craft
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Tissue Paper Pumpkins & Ghosts
Are you getting sick of my fall-inspired crafts yet? Me neither. Let’s do another fun craft to celebrate the season! This time, we’ll create fun 3D images using tissue paper. Your preschoolers will see their craft “come to life” as they scrunch, tear, and glue soft tissue paper to create cheerful pumpkins and friendly ghosts! Read more
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Glow Stick Broomsticks
Looking for a simple seasonal craft for your preteens? Add some whimsy to their day with these mini broomsticks. They combine the magic of glow sticks with the charm of Halloween! With just a few simple materials, your preteens can create glowing “witch brooms” that double as party favors, spooky decor, or imaginative play props. Read more
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Pumpkin Spice Playdough
Pumpkin spice and everything nice- this play dough is a warm, aromatic twist on classic homemade dough that’s perfect for little hands and curious noses. With its soft texture and comforting scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it turns sensory play into a seasonal celebration. Why Toddlers Love It Let’s Begin! Supplies Directions Disclaimer: This Read more
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Paper Plate Haunted House
Now that we’ve officially entered spooky season, our crafts this month will feature all your favorite Halloween symbols. This week, we’ll create a classic haunted house silhouette using common household supplies. Your kids can design their own haunted mansion, complete with bats, ghosts, crooked windows, and creepy trees! It’s a great way to explore symmetry, Read more
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Sensory Ball Drop
Today we’re going to focus on your infant’s visual and sensory needs with a simple and easy craft, using items you find around the house. While this activity uses multi-colored balls, you can actually use anything that grabs the attention and focus of your infant. Blocks, plushies, teething toys, and all infant-friendly items can be Read more
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Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft
This adorable scarecrow face made from a paper plate is a perfect seasonal project for fall. You children will decorate the plate with yarn hair, a construction paper hat, and facial features to create their own friendly scarecrow! It’s a great way to celebrate harvest themes while encouraging creativity and fine motor skills. Developmental Benefits Read more
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Corn Cob Paintings
This activity uses the natural texture of corn cobs to create unique prints and patterns. Whether you use fresh, dried, or foam cobs, the ridges and kernels leave behind delightful impressions when dipped in paint. It’s a perfect blend of nature exploration and artistic expression, ideal for fall themes like harvest, Thanksgiving, or farm life! Read more
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Wood Beaded Pumpkins
Let’s face it, teens aren’t so easy to please at times. Unless your teen is inherently creative, they may find craft time to be a bit boring. However, if we aim to focus crafts around their special interests and holidays, we’re more likely to get a positive response. Today we’ll hit all the marks with Read more
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Cotton Ball Autumn Tree Craft
Keeping with our current Fall theme, today’s craft is a fun and simple way to teach your toddler about this season’s many changes. This cozy fall craft turns simple materials into a sensory-rich celebration that your toddler will love. We’ll create a fluffy treetop using cotton balls dipped in warm-toned paints, mimicking the vibrant foliage Read more
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Watercolor Resist Paintings
In elementary school, my art teacher taught us how to do watercolor resist paintings. It was a fairly new technique, even for her, but the whole class gave it a shot and we had so much fun doing it! All you do is draw with a white crayon or apply masking tape to create hidden Read more