Scoop up some geometry, spatial reasoning, and creativity when you make this cool cone.  • construction paper • tissue paper • tape • glue • glitter • other collage or decorating materials Cut a sheet of paper into the shape of a triangle. Explain how the triangle can be rolled into the shape of a cone. Invite your child to […]
Make an “Idea Box” for times when your child says “I’m bored!”. Start with a tissue or shoe box and let your child decorate it. When you come across an idea that strikes your fancy, write it on a slip of paper and place it in the box. Send them running to the idea box […]
 Children will create a classroom mural to help learn one another’s names.  ·      camera ·      butcher paper ·      pushpins or stapler ·      glue or tape ·      crayons, colored pencils, or markers  Take an individual headshot of each child in the class.  Cut butcher paper to fit the bulletin board. Paste pictures of […]
Kids love to collect stuff, especially when they’re on vacation. Here are some great ways to organize and display their treasures.  Map It Out  Remember vacation destinations by retracing your steps.   Purchase a laminated map of your travel destination. Draw your route on the map with puff paint. Attach souvenirs. Tape […]
 When you press flowers and leaves, they become thinner and light can shine through them. In this project, you simply decoupage pressed flowers and leaves to a votive cup and cover with tissue paper.  Pressed Leaves or Flowers Votive Cup Tissue Paper Decoupage Solution Foam Brushes    Tear off the straight […]
Paper Sand Paper Crayons Iron  Kids are always eager to draw pictures. They know firsthand the pleasure of putting crayon to paper (and to an occasional wall or two) to express what’s in their imagination. Enhance your children’s natural creativity and love of art by offering them new experiences using basic art supplies and […]
 Crayons (light and bright colors work best) Handheld pencil sharpener Waxed paper Large paper grocery bags Ironing board and iron Scissors Permanent marker Peel the paper off the crayons. Use a pencil sharpener to shave them over a large sheet of waxed paper, spreading the shavings thinly and leaving a wide blank border around […]
 Robobuddy can be both a new friend and a place to keep valentines cards.    3 cardboard boxes Wrapping paper 1 sheet of foam core Packing tape Hot-glue gun Colored paper 1 brad fastener for gauge arrow Ribbon pieces for laces 2 chenille stems 2 pom-poms 3 plastic lids   Find […]
