Make a Rock Salt Mosaic
Is your kindergartner getting tired of the standard art supplies? How about making a mosaic? This recipe is kinder safe, no broken glass involved!
Sock Snowman
This sock snowman is a great kid project to use that sock that's missing its match. Make it for the holidays for a cute centerpiece or toy that kids will love playing with.
Weave a Twig Trivet
Have fun gathering fallen twigs in the yard or at school, then weave them into an attractive trivet for hot pots and pans.
Wham! Bam! Kapow!: Cartoon Storytelling
This fun cartoon storytelling project is sure to be a hit with reluctant writers. Introduce your kindergartner to a whole new method of storytelling: the comic strip!
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel: Make it Out of Clay
As the song goes, your child can make his own dreidel out of clay, and modeling clay works best! It dries quickly, is quite tidy, and can easily be decorated with marking pens.
Craft Personalized Postcards
Making personalized postcards is the perfect rainy day project--especially when your child gets to decorate the photos and write meaningful messages. And while it feels like a craft, it also gives kids a chance to hone writing skills-- key to third grade.
Make Woolly Pompoms
Keep the boredom at bay by making woolly pompoms. It's a great activity to keep your kids occupied for hours during winter vacation or a long weekend.
Make a Galaxy Mobile
Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.
Build a Balloon...Out of Paper!
Engage your child's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by guiding her through this origami balloon activity. Incredibly, this beautiful design uses just one piece of paper!
Create a Chain of Chocolate Kisses
This Valentine's Day, give your little one a fun new way to practice tying knots and bows by making a charming and delicious chocolate kiss chain.
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