How The Leaves Came Down  I’ll tell you how the leaves came down. The great Tree to his children said: “You’re getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red. It is quite time to go to bed.”  Print poem on large paper, decorate with gathered leaves.
For older children, allow them to use metallic paint pens. Leaves can be framed…or photographed and framed as a gift. For a younger children, allow them to paint on them with a corn syrup and glitter mixture. The leaves will dry shiny and glittery.
  National Aviation Day is in honor of the birthday of aviator Orville Wright. This special day was created by a presidential proclamation by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. This day was selected, as it is Orville Wright’s birthday. (August 19, 1871)  The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneer aviators […]
2 cups Indian Corn 1 Sewing Needle Thread (various colors) School Glue   Necklace: Soak Indian Corn overnight in water to soften. Thread individual kernels on thread to make a necklace.  Earring / headband: You can also make accessorize other jewelry using corn. Glue pieces of corn to old earrings or plain headbands to […]
If your kids love peeling stickers, then this is the right craft for your child.  Card Stock or construction Paper Black Paint Sponge Brush Glue Wiggly eyes Reinforcement labels  First, paint hand with the black paint. If you do not want to paint the hand, you can always trace it with a black […]
Expressing themselves through arts and crafts is not just fun for toddlers. It’s also an important part of their mental and emotional development.  In this article we will look at some generally good ideas when it comes to art and craft activities for toddlers. Then we will share some great art and craft projects. […]
 1. Give your child a piece of paper and a crayon. Show him how to lay the paper over something rough (like a large rock) and hold it in place. 2. Now take the paper wrapping off the crayon, and let your child rub it back and forth on the paper, using the side […]
True pointillism may be a little more refined than this. But with a giant make-it-yourself stamp pad and an array of circular printables, your little one can turn plain paper into a delirium of dots. Â Large sponge Washable, nontoxic tempera paint Paper Masking tape Circle makers, such as Bubble Wrap, cotton balls, Q-tips, potatoes […]
