Create a Faux Stained Glass Vase
Your second grader is sure to "wow" anyone with this beautiful, handmade work of art as he recreates a stained glass effect with simple craft supplies and builds his fine motor skills with this fun project!
Play with Pasta...and Learn to Write
Pasta makes a great dinner, but it can also be used to teach kids proper letter formation! In this easy crafts activity, you'll help your child become aware of the way letters should be formed-- all with a little pasta and glue.
Create a Two-Sided Opposites Painting
Transform a single sheet of card stock into a double-sided painting of opposites: on one side, a bright daytime landscape, on the other, a dusky evening scene.
Make Baked Crayon Art
This is crayon art with a twist: when melted, the crayon wax creates vibrant pools of color that your preschooler will love to mix and swirl into a unique work of art.
Make a Self Portrait from Nature
Kids of all ages enjoy creating self-portraits. Add a fun and unique twist by having your child use nature as her palette!
Craft a Seashell Wind Chime
Make a seashell wind chime for your back porch, and help your child build his motor skills along the way.
Make a Necklace With 20-Second Beads!
If your teen looks like she needs a break from homework, or something to work on during the commercials of her favorite show, show her how to make a paper bead--in just 20 seconds!
Weave a Colorful Yarn Mosaic
While most common mosaics use stone or glass, this project for preschoolers relies on the more suitable substances of yarn and non-toxic glue. In this activity, encourage your child to practice her scissor skills and help her weave a beautiful and bright yarn mosaic.
Create Pretty Flower Prints
Take advantage of the spring and summer sun by creating pretty flower prints with your kids.
Play with Pipes!
This simple project turns hardware store leftovers into an imaginative, interactive toy. Plastic pipes and connectors are durable and endlessly re-workable. Keep some handy for a spontaneous exercise in spatial awareness and manual dexterity anytime!
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