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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: steampoweredfamily.com This bath bomb activity is meant to capture the sparkle of freshly-fallen winter snow. With this activity, kids can also study icicles and the way they look and reflect the light and see if they can think of ways to capture that feeling in the design of their bath bombs. Materials 2 cups […]
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CREATION STATION: PAPER HEART PENGUIN
Source: craftymorning.com This cute paper penguin has hearts for their feet, beak, and tummy! Materials Orange, black, and white construction paper A pair of big googly eyes Glue Scissors Directions Cut a black oval out for the penguin body, one long white heart for the tummy, and three orange hearts. Two will be for the […]
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CREATION STATION: HEDGEHOG CRAFT
Source: easypeasyandfun.com This simple hedgehog craft is fun to make and, because it has a ton of cutting, it’s perfect for working on fine motor skills with younger kids. As it’s insanely cute – you won’t be able to just make one – older kids will love making them too. Materials Brown and beige construction […]
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CREATION STATION: HANDPRINT REINDEER CRAFT
Source: simpleeverydaymom.com Kids love creating handprint crafts, and this handprint reindeer craft is perfect for young kids of all ages from toddlers to preschoolers to elementary-aged children. Materials Coloured paper or cardstock (red, dark brown, light brown, pink) White cardstock Glue stick Scissors Reindeer template (optional, and available via subscribing at the bottom of this […]
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CREATION STATION: PAPER SNOWGLOBE
Source: mrsriccaskindergarten.blogspot.com Make a cute paper snowglobe to celebrate the season! Materials Construction paper in blue and black, plus a background colour of your choice Scissors White paint Paintbrush Glue, tape, or a stapler Black and orange markers, plus a colour of your choice for the snowman’s scarf Directions Cut your snowglobe shapes out of […]
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CREATION STATION: NOODLE POODLES
Source: handmadecharlotte.com Try making oodles of poodles covered in noodles! Materials Macaroni noodles White glue Cardboard Pencil Craft knife Cutting mat Precision scissors (optional) Paint (white and black) Paintbrushes Directions Use a pencil to draw out a poodle shape on your piece of cardboard. Draw out as many as you’d like to make and cut […]
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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM
Source: littlebinsforlittlehands.com Turn a leftover piece of styrofoam into a geoboard-inspired work of art with your kids. A few simple supplies and you can explore math and art with a bit of engineering as you make a beautiful flower or two. Materials Thick styrofoam, preferably reused – you could trying using electronics packaging if you […]
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CREATION STATION: SNOWMAN CRAFT
Source: cindyderosier.com Make a cute snowman with your child as the weather turns wintery! Materials Buttons Glue Scissors Marker White and coloured construction paper Directions Cut three increasingly-sized circles from the white construction paper to form your snowman’s body and head! Glue the circles together, overlapping slightly, and glue buttons on the middle circle. On […]
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CREATION STATION: SPONGE-PAINTED GHOST
Source: Cooking with Ruthie/I Heart Crafty Things Enjoy this simple sponge-painted ghost craft that young kids will not only have fun creating, but it can add to any spooky home decor as well. Materials Black 12 x 12 cardstock paper White paint Small sponge Paper plate (to pour your paint on) Scissors Glue stick Hole […]
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CREATION STATION: CANDY CORN MONSTER
Source: craftymorning.com Make a super cute, only slightly scary paper-and-candy monster for Halloween! Materials Orange, black, white, and green (optional) paper Black marker Scissors Glue 6-8 pieces of candy corn Directions Start by cutting out the monster’s main orange body, arms, and legs. Cut a smaller rounded rectangle out of the black paper to be […]
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