By Noreen Doll. Making bubble wands is a fun project for a lazy summer day. Recycle milk jugs to make them, and you can get several wands from one jug. Then the wands can be decorated with Sharpies, and can be as fancy or colorful as the creator wishes. Materials. Clean empty Milk Jug Scissors Pencil Paper Punch Sharpie Markers How to Make … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Bubble Wands
Preschool Crafts
Make Plastic Lid Stamps
By Noreen Doll. Make plastic lid stamps using recycled lids and foam stickers. Foam stickers come in a huge variety of subjects. You can find animals, vehicles, flowers and shapes for kids. During the holidays you can find cats, bats, ghosts, spiders and more for Halloween. There are trees, bells, snowflakes, gingerbread men and snowmen for Christmas. … [Read more...] about Make Plastic Lid Stamps
Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
By Noreen Doll. Sewing cards from greeting cards are easy to make and fun for kids to use. To make these, you can use your old Christmas or birthday cards, and shoe laces you can find at the Dollar Store. Look for pictures that will interest and delight children, such as animals, snowmen, or Santa, and that are bright and colorful. A fun gift for a … [Read more...] about Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
DIY Foam Flyers
By Noreen Doll. Recycle your foam containers into these fun DIY foam flyers. These flyers are fun for kids of all ages, and what a great way to use your recyclables! You can use the top of a foam egg carton, the foam take-out containers, or the foam that fruits and veggies come packed on. Do not use any foam that has held meat - they cannot be cleaned well … [Read more...] about DIY Foam Flyers
Rockin’ Peeps
By Noreen Doll. Kids can enjoy making these rockin' peeps and then have fun playing with them. In fact, a whole flock of peeps is quick and easy. This would be a great Easter party activity, which even preschoolers can do. The fun thing about these peeps is that they rock! [Idea from Alicia: I think these are great. I see spring party place cards.] I … [Read more...] about Rockin’ Peeps
Shamrock Paper Chain
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun shamrock paper chain with a few folds and snips. Remember how much fun it was to make paper chains when you were a kid? Here's an easy idea for a fun shamrock paper chain. You can make a bunch, tape them together, and string them across a room. Get all the kids to help with the folding and cutting, and you will soon have … [Read more...] about Shamrock Paper Chain
Kids Craft Ideas
By Noreen Doll. It's nice to have kids craft ideas handy for those times when kids have run out of fun things to do. This easy craft can be made from recycled foam containers. Keeping a supply of craft materials on hand will make it easy for kids to create at a moments notice. Do be sure to keep recyclables on hand as well as regular craft supplies. And … [Read more...] about Kids Craft Ideas
Easy Crafts for Kids
Easy crafts for kids is a great resource for unique craft ideas for kids to make. Kids love making things with their hands, and having a great project when they are done is very rewarding. Kids crafts are great for helping them practice using their small muscles. Gather all kinds of materials and supplies for them to create with. Include recyclables such as: … [Read more...] about Easy Crafts for Kids
Preschool Crafts
Starting youngsters early making preschool crafts is a good way to help them learn to do things for themselves. Very young kids love to be where you are and to do what you are doing. Letting them craft with you is satisfying to you both. And it helps little ones learn to control the small muscles in their fingers by using them to make crafts. How exciting it is for … [Read more...] about Preschool Crafts
Mothers Day Coloring Pages
By Noreen Doll. Using Mothers Day coloring pages is an additional way for kids to make something special for Mom - and something she will cherish. Print pages for kids to color for Mom, Grandma, and all the other great Moms who interact with your child. More great Mothers Day printables for kids. Mothers Day Coloring Pages There are lots of Mothers Day coloring … [Read more...] about Mothers Day Coloring Pages
Travel Tic Tac Toe
by Noreen Doll. Travel Tic Tac Toe games can be made out of almost anything. This one uses light weight craft foam which is easy to use and light to carry. This is a great game for kids to make for their siblings and friends. They are so quick to make that several games can be made in one afternoon. Visit the dollar store to find 10 packs of craft foam … [Read more...] about Travel Tic Tac Toe
Toddler Games – Dominoes
by Noreen Doll. Toddler games of dominoes are quick and easy to make and fun for toddlers to play. Because they are made from craft foam, they are durable and light weight, and would make a great travel game. Preschoolers can make their own dominoes game, or can make gifts for their friends and siblings. 10 pack sheets of craft foam can be found at the … [Read more...] about Toddler Games – Dominoes
