If you have watched even one Star Wars movie, you know that the real hero of the story is R2D2. And this R2D2 craft is simple to make and can lead to hours of creative play as he goes on adventures of his own. The only limit is your imagination. If you love Star Wars,…
This easy dog craft for kids is made extra special using recycled newspaper to form its spots. We made our dog a dalmatian, but you can make your dog any color that you like. Give your its very own personality. Your dog could even be purple or pink or rainbow colored. There are no rules….
Who knew that a snail craft could be so adorable? And this one is made extra special using some recycled newspaper to give it a special look. This simple paper craft goes together quickly, especially when you use the free snail craft template. Once you finish it, make up some stories and play with your…
This bumblebee craft for kids is so fun and simple to make. Just start with some pompom painting and then add the texture of newspaper print for the stripes. Tearing the newspaper is a great way to practice bilateral coordination (aka-working the hands together), which is a precursor for learning to use scissors. Add whatever…
This butterfly craft for kids is so simple and fun to make. And it’s an excellent sensory activity with the squish painting technique and then the tearing of newspaper to add some print details. Truly, it’s very calming and oddly satisfying. What I like best about this bug craft is that no two butterflies will…
Ladybugs have been seen as a symbol of hope and peace. If one lands on you it’s supposed to be good luck. This simple ladybug craft starts with a painted oval, but if you’d prefer to skip the paint (and mess) just use markers instead. The spots are just torn recycled newspaper which gives this…