You will need wax paper, Elmer’s glue, a black permanent marker, hole puncher, and black yarn. Â Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of glue onto a piece of wax paper. Pick the wax paper up and let the glue move around. You can move the glue in any direction you wish. When you have the shape you […]
6 slices white bread 6 tbsp. white glue ½ tsp. detergent or 2 tsp. glycerine Food coloring Remove crusts from bread and knead with glue. Add either detergent or glycerine. Knead until no longer sticky. Separate into portions and add food coloring if desired. Shape and brush with equal parts of glue and water for […]
What a nice way to celebrate the holiday season… have your family members and friends add leaves of thankfulness to the tree.   Bare Tree Branch Tacky Glue Yellow, Orange, Red, Green and Brown Construction Paper Scissors Container Clothes Pins Markers  Cut leaves out of construction paper. Have family members write what they […]
 A young boy tells how his family searched high and low for perfect pumpkins only to find the best ones in their own backyard. An entertaining story for kids and grown-ups alike, In Search of the Perfect Pumpkin blends lively text with superb illustrations. Also features fun facts, growing tips for pumpkins, and a […]
Solution A: 1 1/2 C. Warm Water 2 c. Elmer’s Glue Food Coloring  Solution B: 4 tsp. Borax 1 1/3 C. Warm water Mix solution A in one bowl, mix solution B in another bowl. Dissolve both well. Then just pour solution A into solution B, DO NOT MIX OR STIR! Just lift out flubber. […]
2 tsp. borax (available in laundry aisle at your grocery store) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup white glue such as Elmers (“If you have access to a chemical supply house, try a 4% solution of polyvinyl alcohol instead of glue for a less rubbery polymer. It will be more transparent & show off color better.”) […]
A ball as a paint brush? Why not? What you need: • assortment of small balls (tennis ball, golf ball, etc.) • cardboard grocery box • white paper • masking tape • tempera paint in primary colors • 3 small bowls • plastic spoons • smock What to do: 1. Put the balls in the box one at a time. Have your child shake […]
 These cheerful sunflowers are a simple autumn-themed craft that celebrate each child’s individuality.  To have fun creating a original fall craft To encourage creative expression through art To educate children about fingerprints and their uniqueness  Collect (or have children bring from home) small paper plates to use as the base for the […]
