Make Hardware Jewelry
Nuts, bolts, washers, and screws aren't just for building furniture and equipment anymore. Scrap hardware can also be wired together to make punk-style jewelry!
Make Tissue Paper Prints
Here's an activity that has your first-grader experimenting with the math concept of multiples by letting her create her own printing plate. All you need is some cardboard and tissue paper to get started!
Make Starry Night Greeting Cards
Got a child inspired by the stars above? Show him how to make his own cards, embellished with dazzling constellations, giant galaxies, and radiant planets.
Crafty Cupcake Cards
Instead of buying generic Valentine's Day cards this year, why not take out some of your old cupcake paper to help your second grader craft some lovely personalized cards.
Draw Radiating Red Hearts!
Take a fun and simple look at the concept of parallel lines with your child. This art activity is great for fine motor skills and perfect for Valentine's Day!
Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse ... Christmas Cards!
Encourage your child to create his own original Christmas cards using recycled cards from previous years.
Paper Patchwork Placemats
When you're preparing big holiday meals, it's always wonderful to involve your kids in any way you can. Here's a placemat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of quiltmaking.
Make Bottle Cap Tap Shoes
Kids can enjoy the fun of tap shoes without the expense by turning bottle caps and string into removable taps. Strap them on and cut a rug.
Make a Valentine's Mobile
You can use old Valentine's Day cards to make this pretty mobile, which will brighten your child's room long after the roses have wilted and the candies have been eaten.
Basket Weaving for Beginners
Weaving baskets has never been easier or more fun than this paper bowl version. In addition to looking great and being useful, these crafty baskets will help kids work on their fine motor skills and their use of patterns.
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