Assemble a Pretty Fabric Wreath!
Crafting holiday decorations is an excellent way to bring a festive spirit to your home while also engaging your child in one-on-one time! Try using a variety of old scraps of cloth to create a special wreath to hang up this holiday season.
Craft a Simple Stick Sled
Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures. Ignite the imagination of your young child with this three dimensional usable art project!
Craft an Alphabet Accordion Book
Help your child practice her alphabet and build vocabulary by making her own alphabet accordion book.
Make a Table Wreath
With just Styrofoam, twigs, and flowers, your child will create a wonderful fall or winter wreath that will be the center of attention at any holiday gathering.
Transfer Your Art onto a T-shirt
Did you know you can transfer your child's drawings onto t-shirts and tote bags? Kids love it, and the t-shirts make great gifts.
Create a Valentine's Day Photo Frame Luminary!
This personalized project results in a beautiful photo frame luminary that will be treasured for years to come.
Make a Rolling Dog Toy
This adorable toy is fun to play with and easy to make. The best part? You should be able to find all the materials you need lying around your house.
Create a Papier-mache Centerpiece Bowl
Let your kids be imaginative (and a little messy) as they build a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.
Tin Can Lanterns
Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.
Make a Traditional Mexican Alebrije
For decades, artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico have carved and painted bright, fanciful animal creatures known as alebrijes. Your little one can ignite her creativity by designing her own version of an alebrije, using sculpted clay.
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