Make a Rice Paper Lantern
Lanterns have been used in Japan and China for hundreds of years. Many people hang lanterns outside their doorways for luck, or carry lanterns in festivals and parades to celebrate. Here's an activity that can let your child bring the warmth and light of these lanterns into your home.
Make a Preschool Yearbook
Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will help them gather and record all the important moments and facts about their lives, as they make the march towards kindergarten.
Create an Egg Carton School Bus
Instead of buying your child another toy, challenge her to make one of her own! This school bus is easy to make, and all you need are some common household items.
Make Metal Cloth Embroidery Art
Help your preschooler make colorful metal cloth embroidery art using only a metal screen, yarn, and other decorations!
Create a Snowflake Garland!
No two snowflakes are alike, not even when they're made at home! Create a garland fit for the holidays made of your own unique snowflake designs.
Recycle Paper Bags into Christmas Stockings
Not sure what to do with odd bits of wrapping paper left over from wrapping presents? Use them to embellish paper bag stockings to decorate your home.
Make a Milk Carton Dreidel
Let the games begin with this fun homemade dreidel craft using recycled materials.
Sidewalk Cave Paintings
Give your kids the opportunity to act like cavemen...or at least draw like them!
Go on a Tissue Paper Butterfly Hunt
Need a little "spring" in your step? Try a tissue paper butterfly hunt! It's easy enough for little kids to do, and it's fun both indoors and out.
Paint a Waterlilly Watering Can
This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for flowers and gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.
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