1/4 cup flour 1 cup water 3 tbsp. powdered tempera paint 2 tbsp. water ½ tsp. liquid starch or liquid detergent Measure flour into saucepan. Slowly add 1 cup water until mixture is smooth. Heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Cool. Add 1/4 cup flour paste into small jar or plastic container. Add tempera paint […]
Keep those precious works of art safe. • two pieces of cardboard or poster board (11″ x 17″) • colored tape or duct tape • yarn • washable markers and/or crayons • stickers • supports creativity Help your child tape together the longest sides of two pieces of cardboard or poster board to create a seam that will allow both sides […]
Imagine becoming a world traveler with an individualized storybook.   • photos of your child • travel magazines • cardboard • glue • scissors • yarn • crayons or markers • construction paper 1. Locate several photos where you can cut your child out of the background (to place her in another photo). 2. With your child, look through travel magazines or other magazines with […]
Make a book that shows off your child’s favorite physical feats. photos of your child oak tag paper hole punch small binder rings glue sticks markers or crayons stickers or small rubber stamps Tell your child you will be making a book about his physical skills. What does he know how (and love) to do: […]
Favorite words about being on the go make up the art and design of this homemade book. magazines construction paper glue markers, crayons, pencils or paints Invite your child to find a variety of pictures in magazines that show people or animals moving, and cut them out. Create a list of words that describe the […]
 As 4-year-old Darla takes the last sip from her favorite clear blue cup, she suddenly discovers that she can see through the bottom. “Mom, everything looks different!” she exclaims, as she watches the yellow cheese on her plate turn green and the red tomato turn purple through the cup. After eating, she runs off, […]
 Your child can mark spring’s arrival with this colorful egg-shaped chalk.  Plastic eggs Petroleum jelly Plastic spoon Plaster of Paris Powdered tempera paint  To make a piece, first separate the halves of a plastic egg. Liberally coat the insides with petroleum jelly, adding extra near the seam, and then set both halves […]
Carrot Tree  Lure the Easter Bunny to your house with this mini indoor tree bearing his favorite snack.  Several 12-inch orange bumpy pipe cleaners Several 4-inch lengths of green embroidery floss Newspaper Bare tree branch Small flowerpot Decorative stones or glass beads  To make one, first cut several 12-inch orange bumpy pipe […]
