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….
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 giraffe craft for preschoolers starts with some simple pompom painting and gets special details made from recycled newspaper. I just love the touch that the spots made of print adds to this adorable craft. Though this craft is perfect for preschoolers, it will also work for kindergarteners or primary aged kids too. Tearing the…
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…
What’s cuter than a chipmunk with cheeks full of nuts? Seriously. And we just had to make a craft out of it. So, we decided to make this chipmunk craft with a little extra something…recycled newspaper details. Not only does it elevate this basic craft, but tearing the newspaper is also a great way for…