Looking for an easy watermelon paper craft for kids? This fun summer activity is a simple and creative way for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids to make a colorful watermelon craft using basic supplies you probably already have at home. Whether you’re planning a summer theme, fruit unit, classroom activity, or just need a fun rainy-day…
Children have so much to express, but they don’t always have the words or language skills that they need to share their feelings. Arts and crafts are such an amazing way to engage in mindfulness. These emotion masks are a great way to practice that mindfulness, really spend time to look inward and express what…
How many of you were once a Girl Scout (or Boy Scout)? I loved those days, especially the summer camp outs. Earning badges in fire making and etiquette, tying knots and survival skills…oh, the joys of childhood! And this craft comes directly from my memories of scouting, and nights spent around the campfire. One year…
It is truly my belief that the best crafts are the most basic. And what is more basic than a triangle? Starting with this basic shape, you can find a million ways to create something unique and fun. And today, we are going to make DIY space crafts that are “out of this world”! Seriously,…
This easy sheep craft for kids is both simple and fun to make and great for working on so many developmental hand skills. Wrapping the body of the sheep is great for developing bilateral coordination (coordinating the hands together) and then for promoting hand strength when pinching the clothespins. These hand skills are essential for…
Sometimes a craft comes to me in my dreams, and I just have to make it. This paper chandelier craft is one of those projects. And, I have to say, the reality came out darn close to the one that I dreamed up. It is rather simple to make and will pretty up any room….