This is a fun poem by Shel Silverstein found in the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. It's great to read and talk about rhyming, recycling and composting. Kids can make their own garbage can and complete an activity sheet. You will need: A clean, empty canMagazines &...
I attended a fantastic two day bookmaking workshop presented by artist and bookmaker Susan Kapluscinski Gaylord. All of her ideas use materials you already have and would probably recycle but now they have a new use. Check out her website Makingbooks .
You can have fun with your child painting and planting pots. Get some terra cotta pots (I picked up some at a thrift store), and paint with acrylic paints. Be sure to let the paint dry before planting. It's fun to watch the plant as it grows.
You'll need: duck puppet patternpaper sack ( lunch bag size)scissors & gluemarkers or crayons Directions: Print duck pattern.Color & cut out.Glue to the paper sack. Write a story or a poem about the duck. Paper Sack Duck PuppetDownload Paper Sack Duck Puppet...
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These bunnies are fun and easy to make and they help children with measurement skills. Use them to decorate your Easter table or as a party favor.You’ll Need:White & pink paperCotton ballsGlue or tapeMarkers or crayon ...
Handprint Butterfly You'll need: Paper Crayons or markers Scissors Tongue depressor or popsicle stick Pipe cleaner Directions: 1. Trace your child's hand on a piece of paper. Only do the fingers and have them spread out as if they are wings. 2. Cut out the shape and...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a story about a tiny caterpillar who eats and eats until he becomes a big, fat caterpillar. He builds a small house around himself and after two weeks, he becomes a beautiful butterfly. Read the story with your child.Print,...
Let your children create a "pet rock" by decorating a rock using markers, yarn, sequins, felt, and anything else you think might be interesting. It can be spooky, silly, glamorous, or alien. They can also make a house for their pet rock using a shoe box. Print out the...
This treat can is easy to make. All you need is a metal can, wire, paint, and embellishments. Clean your can and remove label. You'll need to take off the bottom of the can too. Be sure to use a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges. > Using an awl or a nail,...