Words to know: Coniferous: describes a plant that has cones Coniferous forests are filled with cone-bearing trees. Pine trees, for example, have pinecones. Coniferous trees are also found sometimes in mixed forests with other trees. But in cold climates and at high altitudes, only these evergreen trees can survive the harsh, cold winters. What do […]
Scissors Brown felt Fabric glue Uncooked rice Lentils or beans White and colored puffy paints For each beanbag, help your child cut two matching gingerbread shapes from the brown felt. Use the fabric glue to seal the two shapes together at the edges, leaving an inch-wide opening along the seam. Fill the beanbag with the […]
Collect pictures of nutcrackers. You will find them in books, magazines and so on. Look at all the different styles and if possible, hang pictures of different options around the room while working on the project. You can also read the story of Clara and her nutcracker, and play the music from the ballet while making […]
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day celebrates and enjoys sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!? Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and […]
Felt Popsicle sticks Tacky glue Small paintbrush Buttons in assorted colors (you can buy them by the bag in many craft stores) Â Â For each napkin ring, cut a 4- by 5 1/2-inch piece of felt. Starting at one short end of the rectangle, glue on 12 Popsicle sticks (it’s less messy if you […]
1 paper towel roll cardboard tube 2 small feathers 2 pink miniature pom poms 1 brown miniature pom poms 13-15 yellow miniature pom poms 3 red small pom poms acrylic paint: brown, flesh, light brown, white, black and pink black fine tip marker felt: tan, brown, gray, white, black, orange, peach, and green scissors hot […]
 Empty Yogurt Cup Various Colors of Felt (for the dog, black, white, and a snippet of red) Glue (tacky glue works great, but for a more secure finish-try hot glue) Scissors Googlie Eyes (small/medium size) Small Pom-Pom for a nose!  Start with an empty, (washed and dried) yogurt cup. Turn in upside down. […]
 Making a bean bag can be a very fun project for lots of people, but sometimes it is difficult to get the younger kids involved and keep them safe at the same time. Sewing can be a challenging task for anyone and especially for kids who don’t have any experience with needles and thread. […]
