Homemade Picture Book
Ask children what they want their book to be about. Jot down their ideas. Encourage older children to…
Handprint Dishcloth
Have children paint their hands using a paintbrush or sponge. Make a handprint of one or both hands…
Sand Painting
Draw a simple picture on your paper. Pour some sand into an empty jar or container. Add just a little…
Parade Baton
If needed, trim the wrapping paper roll to the child's size. Use glue and construction paper (or scrapbooking…
Patriotic Eagle T-shirts
Place cardboard inside the t-shirt. With the brush, paint the child's right palm and fingers (but not…
Rockin' Garden Art
Clean the surface of the rock you want to paint. Let dry. Draw the pictures, names and/ (or trace handprints)…
Treasure Hunt
Choose a variety of toys suitable for hiding outdoors. Ideas include toys from fast food stores, toy…
Recipe Holder
Cover your table or project area to protect from drips. Have children paint the outside of the flower…
Polka Dot Eggs
Stickers will only adhere to dry eggs. If eggs have been refrigerated, warm to room temperature and dry…
Newspaper Hats
Fold a newspaper sheet in half. (Fold in quarters for a smaller hat!) Help children fold the corners…
Caterpillar Craft
If desired, cut 2 pipe cleaner antennae Tape and glue the antennae to a popsicle stick or twig. Glue…
Toothbrush Bracelets
This is a great craft to do with school age and older children! Remove bristles from the toothbrush(es)…