Kid’s Arts and Crafts

Save money making homemade sidewalk chalk. Then enjoy by creating sidewalk artwork or a hopscotch pattern. Supplies Aluminum foil Disposable plastic container Plaster of Paris Toilet tissue tube Duct tape Liquid tempera paint Water Spoon Instructions Cover one end of the toilet paper tube with duct tape. Roll an 8- by-41/2-inch piece of aluminum foil [...]

A unique and fun way to celebrate summer. Create a wonderful summertime theme and learn all about sea life and the importance of preserving the ocean and its inhabitants. Supplies Two paper plates Silver  paint Pieces of ring shaped toys or cereal Fish-shaped toys Silk plant leaves Sea shells Sand Elmer’s glue Blue cellophane Wax [...]

Homemade maracas made from your choice of empty yogurt containers or from helium quality balloons. A great idea for making use of recycled materials and teaching your child the importance of recycling and keeping our earth clean. These maracas also make great New Years noise makers. Supplies Needed Construction paper Electrical or masking tape Colored [...]

What could be better than saving your child’s most precious childhood photos in a  photo frame a  parent and child made together. This project recycles toilet paper tubes, so make this project an opportunity to teach your child about recycling and about keeping our environment clean. Supplies Needed Paintbrushes and acrylic paints 4 toilet paper [...]

We all know little girls love playing dress up and pretending to be all grown up like mom. Unfortunately, often times, they choose to play dress up with moms jewelry, clothes, and make up, which can quickly become frustrating, stressful and sometimes expensive if those items need to be replaced if damage. Here is a [...]