Crafts and art projects for kids
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Matching Game
Children love matching games and this activity can be edited to meet just about any need or interest.
Materials:
white or solid color unlined index cards
a variety of stickers (rubber stamps with designs will also work)
markers
To make a number match game:
With a marker, write the numbers 1 - 10, one numeral each on one side of ten individual index cards.
On another ten index cards, place stickers to represent the quantities 1- 10. (Example: for number one, use one large butterfly, for number 8 use 8 small ladybugs)
Mix the cards together and place them face down on the table. In turn, each player turns over two cards. If they correspond to each other, (Example: player turned over the number 1 card and the card with one sticker) that player gets to keep both cards. A players turn continues until they do not get a match. When all cards have been removed, the player with the most matches wins.
Adaptations include using words on one set of cards with corresponding pictures on another. Examples include names of fruits, tools, animals, automobiles or landmarks. Write the word on one card and glue a picture representing that word on another card.
For addition practice, write a problem on one card with an answer on the other card. You must correctly match the problem with the answer to win a round.
Make Your Own Doorknob Hangers
This is a simple, fast and very easy craft for kids. You can choose from a dinosaur hanger or a blank hanger and make your own. Doorknob hangers may be decorated with crayons, markers and stickers!
Mystery Letters
Children love to send and receive mail. With this simple idea, your child can send a mystery letter to friends and family.
Materials:
piece of paper
four or more envelopes
markers, crayons and pencil
appropriate postage for each envelope
To make a mystery letter:
Write a letter to your friend and decorate it with one of your lovely drawings.
Cut your letter into four separate pieces.
Put one piece into each of the four envelopes.
Seal and address each envelope.
Affix appropriate postage and mail each letter a few days apart.
When your friend has received all four envelopes, they will be able to read your complete message!
For older children, they may want to write at an angle or in a circle on the paper to make reading the letter more fun.
Simple Paper Necklace
This is a good hands on activity for children. When they string their "beads" they will be improving their eye hand coordination.
Materials:
any type of paper (construction paper or old pieces of wrapping paper work well also)
a round pencil (a chop stick will also work)
white glue
scissors
yarn or string
glitter
paint (blo-pens are fun with this)
markers (should you decide to write letters or draw pictures on your "beads".
To Make a necklace or bracelet:
Step 1. Cut thin rectangular strips of paper.
Step 2. Place a very small amount of glue on one edge of the paper.
Step 3. Wrap the paper around the pencil or chopstick with the un-glued side overlapping the glued piece
Step 4. When the glue is dry, slip the "beads" off of the pencil or chopstick
Step 5. Now decorate with glue and glitter or paint the "beads". If you opted to write on your beads, it is generally easier to write on them before removing from the pencil.
Step 6. When your decorated beads are dry, lace them with the yarn or string and wear your new creation proudly!
Nature Rubbings
We have all done this simple art project at one time or another. Share the memory with your child and enjoy the wonderful fall leaves!
Materials:
piece of paper
assortment of leaves, pine needles, twigs
crayons (if you have old broken crayons, peel off the wrappers and they will work great)
To make your nature rubbing:
Arrange the leaves, pine needles and twigs that you have collected on the table.
Place another piece of paper over your arrangement
Use the side of your crayons to rub over the entire paper.
As you rub, you will see the outlines of your items appear like magic!
As a bonus, have your child add a caption to each rubbing telling the type of leaf, needle, etc.
Mini Square Book
This may not be a typical craft but it is fun and educational for preschoolers.
We would appreciate your feedback if you have any problems with the instructions on this craft.
To make a mini-square book for your preschooler click here
Heartfelt Notes
Make your own Heart Felt Note
Envelope Puppet
Materials required:
two envelopes
scotch tape
crayons, markers or colored pencils
scissors
puff balls, yarn and glue are optional
Steps for assembling your puppet.
Glue the two envelopes closed.
Cut a strip off of one end of each envelope.
Set one envelope on top of the other with the open ends together.
Carefully tape the bottom edge of the top envelope to the top edge of the bottom envelope.
Draw a silly, scary or funny face on the top envelope. You could also use the puff balls for eyes, yarn for a mouth or any number of loose household items to make your puppet face.
Place your thumb in the opening of the bottom envelope and your fingers in the opening of the top envelope to make your puppet come alive!
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