An assemblage (also known as a diorama) is a sculptural arrangement of objects (usually everyday ones) with bits of wood, paper or fabric. There is a lot of art history that you can cover with your child concerning this type …[Continue]
Cave Painting
Whether you are looking for a fun way to fill those hours after school or want to help your kids get back in the school groove these crafts can be both fun and provide some learning opportunities. Best of all …[Continue]
Changeable Carryall Tins
These can be great if you need a handy place to stash lunch money, notes, or other small but important items. What you will need: Small, empty metal box, such as the kind Altoids mints come in Craft paper Adhesive-backed …[Continue]
Blue Jean Book Bag
If your kids are facing those last days of summer with nothing to do and to much time on their hands you may want to consider having them try some of these back to school crafts. These homemade school supplies …[Continue]
Shakers
small plastic containers (screw on lids work best)hot glue and hot glue gunsmall objects as listed below Take small containers, like what you can find at the Dollar Store, ones with screw top lids work best. You will need hot …[Continue]
Outdoor Playground Games
The park or playground is a great place for a kid to be a kid, and get all of their energy out. Playground games are an excellent way for kids to do that while interacting with others. 4- Square: This …[Continue]
Outdoor Circle Games to Enjoy
There are several entertaining games that can be played in circle formation out of doors. Outdoor circle games are popular among elementary school kids, and are often a great way to encourage exercise and activity. The following is a look …[Continue]
Halloween Candy Math
While parents may see at first glance a just a huge pile of non-nutritional sugar and possibly some future dental work a closer glance at your child’s Halloween candy stash can provide you with some unique and fun ways to …[Continue]
What is Extreme Halloween Pumpkin Carving?
While your childhood Halloween pumpkin with the triangle eyes and the toothy grin was certainly charming today pumpkin carving has literally gone to a new extreme. Halloween revelers are turning their pumpkins into genuine works of art. These masterpieces are …[Continue]
Miniature Paper Mache Pumpkins
What you will need: Strong Tissue Paper-preferably in an orange or deep yellow color. Small Piece of craft paper (for the pumpkin stems). PVA (White) Glue A Firm Spherical Shape-An easy way to do this is to use a biodegradable …[Continue]
Paper Mache Pumpkin Lantern
Young children love Halloween, crafts and Paper Mache and these crafts combine all three. For a fun time you can gather your kids together (even the youngest can participate) and craft some fun Halloween pumpkins with these Paper Mache ideas. …[Continue]
Gemstone Magnets
This fun and shiny magnets are for anyone who likes a little bling! What you will need: Foam Magnet Shapes or Magnetic Foam Sheets and Scissors Gemstones Gem Glue Permanent Black Marker Instructions for the project: If making your own …[Continue]
