Glue sticks, finger-paints, sparkles, crayons – Having your child partake in arts and crafts time is not only a way for them to have fun and be imaginative, it actually helps them to design, create and execute. This is learning without your child even realizing it by using their motor skills, their creative brain and more. There is no wrong or right and no rules when it comes to craft time as you can use many different supplies, decorative elements and inspiration. Craft time is easy to adjust as your children get older, beginning with more simple sensory crafts that use minimal supplies, and expanding to more complex fun ideas.
Scrapbooking parties are a surefire hit with kids, especially young girls between the ages of six and twelve. Not only will kids have a blast, but they’ll come home with their very own personalized keepsake from this crafty birthday party. The following ideas can help you to get started. Before the Party The first step(…)
Looking for the perfect rainy day activity to keep your kids busy? Popsicle stick puppets are easy-to-make and don’t require a ton of materials. If you have popsicle sticks already on hand, you can already help your kids get started with this project. Materials In addition to popsicle sticks and glue or tape, you will(…)
Painting rocks is a one-of-a-kind outdoor craft that you can do with your kids in the summertime. If it’s hot outside, find a shady area to work so that you can enjoy the outdoors without overheating. This is a great activity to keep kids of different ages busy as everyone can participate. Not to mention,(…)
If you’ve never made art with milk before, it’s a great craft activity to try with younger children. Milk art doesn’t require a lot in the way of materials and the result is a unique, colorful swirl that will fascinate your child. If you want to try milk art with older kids, try introducing them(…)
If your kids are avid crafters, there are times that you may struggle to find new ideas. But even the simplest ideas can result in wonderful crafts and time spent together. Decorative pencils are just one example of an easy crafting idea that also happens to be extremely fun, especially since kids can use their(…)
You may be familiar with Cool Whip in the kitchen, but what about using Cool Whip for crafts? If you have small children, you might be surprised to learn that cool whip actually makes great paint! The benefit is that you don’t have to worry about your kids putting the paint in their mouths. It(…)
Candy Crush Saga and Bejeweled are two online favorites when it comes to games. But did you know these games could also serve as inspiration for amazing, do-it-yourself crafts? Try making a Bejeweled or Candy Crush Saga Tote at home with your kids. This is a great activity for a rainy day or a weekend(…)
One of the best handmade gift ideas for the next holiday on your calendar – be it a birthday, Father’s Day, or Mother’s Day – is a book o’coupons. This is an activity that you can do with your kids or even print from the internet if you don’t feel creative enough to make it(…)