Create a "Words I Know" Book
You know that fast food sign your daughter can recognize at the drop of a hat? Use those words to your advantage, and create a book your kid can read all by herself!
Make Sand Dough
This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects. Plus, the tactile experience helps build important skills while little ones play.
Christmas Snow Globe
Is there anything more enticing to a young child than a snow globe? Here's a snow globe that your kids can not only play with, they can make it themselves!
Shaving Cream Paintings
Let your kindergartener squish his way to an understanding of colors with some shaving cream and food coloring. Here's a hands-on activity that shows your child how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.
Draw Shadow Art
Here's an activity that will develop your kindergartner's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day!
Santa Shadow Puppet
Introduce your child to a new cultural practice and give a Southeast Asian tradition new life by making a silly shadow puppet of Santa.
Make Rudolph Treat Cups
These handmade treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales, and are a cinch to make!
Make a Mini-Marshmallow Popper
Learn about construction while making a fun new toy, the Mini-Marshmallow Popper.
Make Your Own Hula Hoop!
A handmade hula hoop costs about the same as a store-bought hoop, but it's durable enough to last for years.
Create a Picasso-Inspired Santa
Dive into art history with your kids by crafting a Santa-themed collage in the style of cubists like Pablo Picasso.
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