Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
Often wrongly dismissed as an activity of leisure or recreation, art carries a profound capacity to catalyze cognitive learning among preschoolers. Each brush stroke, glued tissue paper, and blot of watercolor they blob on a blank sheet lays the groundwork to understand their emotions better, cultivate mindfulness, and augment problem-solving prowess. Art's immersive nature incites curiosity and nurtures a learning atmosphere by doing.
Language Development
Art offers a tangibly enriching way for young learners to expand their rudimentary language and communication skills. As they sketch, paint, or craft, their creations serve as a premise for conversation. Discussing their artistic exploits, narrating the stories behind their creations, or even describing their choice of materials and colors, enables them to add new words to their rapidly growing vocabulary.
Improvement in Motor Skills
Art requires children to engage their hands and fingers to draw, color, cut, and paste. These actions help refine fine motor skills, promoting better hand-eye coordination and agility. With continuous engagement, one can see tangible improvements in precision, manual dexterity, and even handwriting!
Enhancement of Visual Learning
Art, at its core, is a visually immersive discipline. Children learn to discern colors, understand the concepts of shapes and sizes, and build spatial awareness. These vital visual-processing skills contribute significantly to reading readiness and mathematical reasoning.
Promotion of Inventiveness
Art is one of the few disciplines that values the process over the product. It encourages children to experiment, make mistakes, and persist, fostering resilience. Whether imagining a pink elephant or painting an upside-down tree, art stimulates inventive thinking and cultivates problem-solving skills.
The charm of art lies in its innate compatibility with playful exploration. When children dive into colors, materials, and textures without fearing criticism or rigid rules, they instigate their cognitive development calmly and naturally. The seemingly simple acts of free-form drawing, random painting, or crafting odd-shaped clay sculptures are invaluable stimulants for creative thinking and cognitive development.
Art activities can be simple to be effective. Even rudimentary tasks like finger painting, clay modelling, sketching, threading beads, or cutting colored paper into random shapes can weave potent learning experiences. Not only do they serve as sensory stimulants, but these activities also offer profound cognitive insights when integrated into their daily routine.
Parents and educators form the pillars of a child's learning ecosystem. Drawing out the potency of art integration into learning routines is contingent upon their active involvement and enthusiasm. Fostering an atmosphere that embraces creativity, experimentation, and perseverance instead of chasing perfection offers reassurance to the child's explorative spirit and bolsters their passion for learning.
With its boundless expressions and simplicity, art is a powerful tool for augmenting cognitive capabilities among preschoolers. The playful activity of transforming a blank sheet into a canvas of their imagination, in reality, lays the blueprint for their future learning path. As stewards of their formative years, parents and educators are tasked with nurturing this spirit of creation and curiosity, weaving a lifelong love for learning. Through art, we aren't just preparing them for the next grade but equipping them with essential skills for life's vibrant canvas.
]]>Step 1: Print the Template
Start by printing the Easter bunny template using a color printer. This ensures that the pink parts for the ears and nose are in the correct hue, adding a touch of vibrancy to your creation.
Step 2: Prepare Your Materials
Gather all the necessary materials – scissors, glue, and the printed template. Having everything in place will make the crafting process smooth and enjoyable.
Step 3: Cut Out the Shapes
Carefully cut along the outlines of each shape on the template. You should have a large circle for the head, a medium pink circle for the body, four small circles for the arms and legs, two ovals for the ears, and additional shapes for the inner ears and eyes. Take your time with this step to ensure precise shapes.
Step 4: Assemble the Body
Take the medium circle and attach the four smaller circles to the sides and bottom edge to form the arms and legs using glue. This simple assembly sets the foundation for your paper bunny.
Step 5: Create the Head
Glue the large circle onto the top of the medium circle to form the head. Add the eyes to the head. Attach the pink inner ear pieces to the outer ears, then attach the ears to the top of the head.
Step 6: Add Facial Features
Use a black and pink markers or crayons to draw and fill in the mouth. This step brings your bunny to life, giving it a personality of its own.
Step 7: Final Assembly
Once all the parts are cut and the facial features are drawn, assemble all pieces by gluing them into their respective places on the body and head. Take your time with this step to ensure that everything aligns perfectly.
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If you have any additional decorative materials like ribbons, stickers, or glitter, you can add these to give your Easter bunny a personal touch.
For a more three-dimensional look, you could use foam squares or rolled up pieces of tape to give the eyes and ears a slightly raised effect.
Step 8: Drying
Allow your Easter bunny to dry completely before moving it. This prevents any parts from shifting or coming loose.
Step 9: Display
Your paper Easter bunny is now complete and ready for display! Place it on your Easter table, mantle, or any other festive spot to spread the joy of the season.
Crafting a delightful paper Easter bunny is a fun and creative way to add a touch of handmade charm to your Easter celebrations. Whether you're making it as a solo project or with friends and family, the process is sure to bring joy and laughter. Happy crafting!
]]>Let your little ones create their own fireworks display using their handprints as a base. They can add colorful glitter to mimic the explosion of fireworks in the night sky. This craft is a great way to unleash their creativity while learning about the significance of fireworks on Independence Day.
Download Firework Handprint Template
Rev up the holiday spirit with a handprint craft featuring a festive fireworks truck. This craft encourages imaginative play and serves as a fantastic centerpiece for your 4th of July decorations.
Download Firework Truck Handprint Template
Celebrate the stars and stripes with a handprint American flag craft. Using blue and red paint for the handprints, and white stripes for the flag, your kids can create a beautiful and meaningful keepsake. Add the stars, and watch as their eyes light up with pride in their patriotic creation.
Download Flag Poem Handprint Art
Pay tribute to the national bird of the United States with a majestic eagle handprint craft. By using their handprints as the wings, your little ones can create a soaring symbol of freedom and strength. This craft is not only educational but also helps instill a sense of national pride.
Download Eagle Handprint Template
This 4th of July, let your family's creativity take flight with these engaging handprint crafts. From sparkling fireworks to patriotic symbols, these crafts offer a unique way to celebrate the holiday while creating cherished memories. Whether you display them as decorations or keep them as mementos, these handprint crafts are sure to be a hit with both children and adults alike. So gather your supplies, roll up your sleeves, and let the crafting fun begin!
Remember, the real beauty of these crafts lies in the process and the joy they bring to your family. Happy crafting and have a wonderful 4th of July!
]]>So, gather some paint, paper, and markers, and get ready for a fun-filled crafting session with your little ones. They'll have a blast making these special gifts for you, and you'll love the heartfelt gesture!
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Download the Handprint Flower Bouquet
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1. Print out the Christmas coupon book template. I recommend using cardstock paper if you have them around to make the coupon book more professional-looking and durable.
2. Cut out the individual coupons and the cover with scissors.
3. Fill in what the coupons are redeemable for in the spaces provided.
4. Stack them up nicely with the cover on top. Punch two holes in the green border.
5. Tie the coupons together with a ribbon. You can staple the edges together as well if you don’t have a hole punch.
6. When redeeming a coupon, cut each coupon out. Ripping the coupon out may damage the rest of the coupon book.
Happy Mother's Day and Happy Crafting!
]]>Let’s build your own Resurrection scene using a handful of craft supplies and our template. This is the perfect Resurrection craft for preschoolers who are celebrating Easter. All you need to do is follow these easy instructions to create your own Resurrection scene! No additional tools are required.
If you are looking for simple crafts to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, look no further. We’ve gathered our favorite St. Patrick’s Day kids crafts that you can make in the classroom, at home, or for a party. These fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids can be made in under 30 minutes and kids of all ages will enjoy them!
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You can try to buy something very expensive and high tech, but none are more precious than the simple homemade keepsake gifts that your kiddo can make for them.
We’ve compiled this list of 5 meaningful and creative gift ideas that your parents will remember and cherish forever!
Handprint art activities are amazing ways to create the sentimental gift for special memories. These Christmas crafts is the perfect gift to send home to the parents for the holidays. Handprint or footprint keepsake that parents will cherish for many Christmas' to come.
This bundle comes as an 8x10 inch JPG to make it easy to frame.
Download the Christmas handprint footprint craft templates
Candy canes are the quintessential Christmas treat - they are both delicious and delightfully festive. Step up Christmas mood your Grandparens with some of these unique DIY printable candy cane holders. Simply print, cut out, personalize it with any name you would like and attach a candy cane for a sweet Christmas gift in minutes!
This North Pole Express printable is too cute to pass up!
Download the Christmas North Pole Express Candy Cane Printable
There is nothing more charming than a handmade colorful Christmas cards to send out to family and friends for the holidays. It’s just one of those things that brings a bit of joy into other people’s lives.
Includes five different cute designs: Santa Сlaus, Сhristmas Tree, Grinch, Snowman, Gingerbread Man. Simply print them, color them and give them to your loved ones.
Download Printable Christmas Cards
Give these last-minute holiday gifts on behalf of you and their grandchildren. The best part is that parents will really appreciate this one.
]]>These five easy printable are the perfect way to add to dose of Halloween fun into any party. This list is totally kid approved! Made with love by kids!
Download the Halloween handprint footprint craft templates
A simple but memorable and very dear to the heart handprint & footprint crafts to do with your little one this Halloween!
You can use this Halloween footprint art of them as gift for the grandparents, framed to decorate the house or hung as part of your gallery wall. You'll get the prints to look back on over the years.
Easily & quickly create a beautiful Halloween gift. Download Today!
Download the Halloween coupon book template
Need some fresh ideas for giving Halloween gifts to friends and family? This cute coupon book allow you to create the perfect gift, customized by you for each recipient. You get 24 pre-filled Halloween coupons as well as 6 blank ones for custom coupons.
Simply print out on cardstock, cut out the coupons you wish to use, and fasten together with string, yarn, or ribbon. One book can hold up to 30 coupons.
Download the Halloween diorama template
This Halloween Diorama is the perfect way to get the family excited about the fall and that holiday that has all the kids excited about dressing up in costume and repeating the phrase ‘Trick or Treat!”.
You can download the printable papercraft template to create for an awesome STEAM project for kids. This fun an easy Halloween diorama can be as spooky as you want to make it.
Create the fun Halloween paper craft in 3D that is perfect for kindergarten and preschool too!
Download the Halloween card templates
These printable Halloween cards come in five different designs with either a ghost, scull, bat, jack-o'-lantern, or spider.
These printable Halloween cards are a great way that you can wish friends and family a Happy Halloween. Some are sweet and some are spooky but all of these Halloween cards can be used to send best wishes to the recipient.
Download the Halloween origami template
Make these Jack O'Lantern Origami! It's a perfect toy to keep them busy while they're waiting to go out trick-or-treating.
Happy Halloween!
]]>Your baby is growing up quickly and is having a whale of a time making discoveries and exploring new things. Of course, your excitement to knows no bounds. However, for your child to master important motor skills, it’s vital that she has good bilateral coordination.
]]>Bilateral coordination refers to the ability to coordinate both sides of the body at the same time in a controlled and organized manner; for example, stabilizing paper with one hand while writing/ cutting with the other. Good bilateral integration/ coordination is an indicator that both sides of the brain are communicating effectively and sharing information.
Bilateral coordination skills are needed for motor development and brain development. These skills start when kids are young but continue as they grow.
Babies move their entire arms at the same time. They reach and grasp items that are closest to each hand. Hands are used equally.
As they progress into toddlerhood, hand preferences start to develop (between ages 2 and 4.) Kids will typically still switch hands for various fine motor tasks at this age.
Hand dominance typically is evident between ages 4 and 6. You will see kiddos consistently use one hand for a task. The other hand is the stabilizer or helper.
Bilateral coordination happens as the arms work together for symmetrical movements such as catching a medium sized ball or pulling up a sock.
Download the Handprint Alphabet template
Or, they work in opposition during reciprocal movements such as crawling or swinging on monkey bars.
Kids use more refined coordination skills when the hands perform different actions. For example, when fastening nuts and bolts or when tying shoes.
One hand stabilizes an object… the other does the work.
Children who have difficulty coordinating both sides of their body can have difficulty completing daily living tasks (dressing, tying shoes), fine motor activities (banging blocks together, stringing beads, buttoning), visual motor tasks (drawing, writing, cutting, catching/ throwing), and gross motor activities (crawling, walking, climbing stairs, riding a bike).
Bilateral coordination activities require both sides (hemispheres) of the brain to work together. The brain communicates effectively and automatically integrates movements of both legs and/or arms.
You can use our simple bilateral coordination activity for kids hands printable template at home to help develop your child's coordination skills! Download free template by Mr. Mintz here.
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More printable crafts and activities for kids see in our catalog.
]]>We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to give you some inspiration for some 4th July keepsakes. For some of them, all you will need are paper, paint and your child’s hand or foot!
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Download the Sparkler Handprint Art template
2/ I Heart USA Handprint
Download the USA Flag Handprint Art template
3/ First 4th of July Footprint Art
Download the First 4th of July Footprint Art template
4/ Statue of Liberty with American Flag Handprint Art
Download Statue of Liberty Handprint Art Template
5/ Handprint American Flag with Poem
Download Handprint American Flag template
6/ First 4th of July Handprint Art
Download the First 4th of July Handprint Art template
7/ Statue of Liberty with Firework Handprint Art
Download Statue of Liberty Handprint Art Template
Happy 4th of July!
]]>We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to give you some inspiration for some Father’s Day keepsakes. For some of them, all you will need are paper, paint and your child’s hand or foot which makes them a perfect last minute Father’s Day gift!
]]>We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to give you some inspiration for some Father’s Day keepsakes. For some of them, all you will need are paper, paint, and your child’s hand or foot which makes them a perfect last-minute Father’s Day gift!
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1. Footprint Gift for Dad with Poem
Download the Father’s Day Footprint Craft template
2. Handprint Footprint Gift for Construction Dad
Download the Handprint Footprint Craft template for Construction Dad
3. Father's Day Gift for Dad Who Loves to Fish
Download the Handprint Card for Fisher Dad template
4. I Love You To The Moon Gift Card for Dad from Kids
Download the Handprint Card for Dad template
5. Footprint Handprint Gift for Truck Driver Dad
Download the Handprint Craft template for Truck Driver Dad
6. My Dad Rocks Handprint Craft for Father's Day
Download the My Dad Rocks Handprint Craft template
7. Fingerprint Art Craft for Dad for Birthday and Father's Day
Download the Fingerprint Card for Dad template
8. Footprint Gift for Construction Dad
Download the Footprint Card for Construction Dad template
9. Fingerprint Family Tree for Father's Day
Download the Fingerprint Family Tree template
Happy Crafting and Happy Father's Day!
]]>Even preschoolers can make this pretty butterfly using just paper and craft paints. You blob your paint on one half of a piece of paper, fold the paper over, and then open it up to reveal a perfectly symmetrical piece of art.
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]]>Looking for some cute and easy Easter crafts for kids this Spring? In this post, I’m sharing some of my favourite Easter Crafts for toddlers and preschoolers. These kids crafts are cute and easy to pull off for even the littlest of hands. Use them in the classroom, at home, or for a party! Make them in less than an hour!
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]]>Are you ready to make some magical unicorn craft for kids? This printable unicorn pages is such a gorgeous craft for kids! Young girls will have so much fun colouring these unicorn cutouts and then putting together theirs own spellbinding world of unicorns. All you need to do is follow these easy instructions to create magical 3D project of unicorns! No additional tools are required.
5. Take the cut elements and glue them one by one to the cardboard sheets. Use our ideas to inspired.
6. Take any cardboard box you have at home (like a pizza box), and cut out the base for your Unicorn craft.
7. Put the your own Unicorn World on the holder, place the sheets one after another – from the biggest circle to the smallest one.
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The craft is now ready! Merry Christmas!
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1. Print out the Christmas coupon book template. I recommend using cardstock paper if you have them around to make the coupon book more professional-looking and durable.
2. Cut out the individual coupons and the cover with scissors.
3. Fill in what the coupons are redeemable for in the spaces provided.
4. Stack them up nicely with the cover on top. Punch two holes in the green border.
5. Tie the coupons together with a ribbon. You can staple the edges together as well if you don’t have a hole punch.
6. When redeeming a coupon, cut each coupon out. Ripping the coupon out may damage the rest of the coupon book.
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This Christmas paper garland are so fun to make and they’re surprisingly simple! If you have some coloured construction paper, a pair of scissors and some tape, you’re ready to rock! Fold the paper, cut out your favourite shapes, then watch the magic as you open them back up again to see your garland of connected shapes.
You will receive PDF file with the Christmas Garland Printable Templates (Christmas Tree, Star, Bells, Gingerbread Man). Instant download here
Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
Create a festive scene for all the family to enjoy with this step-by-step guide to make your own nativity scene.
Let’s build your own nativity scene using a handful of craft supplies and our nativity scene template. This is the perfect nativity craft for preschoolers who are learning about the first Christmas. All you need to do is follow these easy instructions to create your own nativity scene! No additional tools are required.
5. Take the cut elements and glue them one by one to the cardboard sheets. Use our ideas to inspired.
6. Take any cardboard box you have at home (like a pizza box), and cut out the base for your Christmas craft.
7. Put the your own Nativity Scene on the holder, place the sheets one after another – from the biggest circle to the smallest one.
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1. Print one of these Christmas Countdown on cardstock. You could also use regular paper, but it won't be as sturdy and may be difficult to hang.
2. To hang, punch a hole in the top center of the paper. Run a string or ribbon through and hang on a thumbtack or nail.
3. Have your child/children glue a cotton ball (pom poms, stickers etc) on Santa's beard or Christmas Tree each day starting December 1st, all the way to Christmas Eve!
Just click on the image below and download the PDF to print out your own Santa Beard so you and your kids can countdown to Christmas!
Download Santa's Beard Countdown Calendar (both versions are included!)
Each day, have the kids glue a cotton ball onto Santa’s beard. On Christmas Eve it’ll be completely filled in. This is just a fun thing for the kids to do, and another way to hopefully get them to stop asking “How many more days until Santa comes?!”.
Just print this Christmas Countdown Calendar and hang it on your wall by December 1st. Decide what your child will use to cover one number each day. We used colored pom poms with glue but you can easily use stickers or just have your child color one circle each day.
Santa's Beard Countdown Calendar (for coloring)
Print out your countdown printable and color Santa's hat and face. (you can even add some glitter for fun!) Starting December 1st, glue a cotton ball on the date. Continue through December 24th, and when Santa has a full beard that means he’s coming to deliver presents that night!
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These Halloween paper garland cutouts are so fun to make and they’re surprisingly simple! If you have some coloured construction paper, a pair of scissors and some tape, you’re ready to rock! Fold the paper, cut out your favourite shapes, then watch the magic as you open them back up again to see your garland of connected shapes.
You will receive PDF file with the Halloween Garland Printable Templates (Jack J'Lantern, Bat, Ghost, Cross, Black Cat and Witch Hat). Instant download here
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]]>These are no fuss printable Countdown Halloween calendars you can use year after year. Add some candy to make each day a little sweet.
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Download Halloween Countdown Calendar
Print and Go: this is the easiest option, just print one of our printable and place on the refrigerator or another spot you will check daily. Mark off each day as you go! Use Pom poms, Stickers, etc. You are counting how many Days are left until Halloween so start from the bottom and work your way up. Of course if you would rather count what day of the month you are on you can start the top and work your way down.
Download Halloween Countdown Calendar
Print and Go and Save for another Year: have young kids that will enjoy this for years to come? Print this Halloween Calendar and place in a favorite frame. Mark each each day off with a dry erase marker. Once Halloween is over wipe clear and store with your other holiday decorations until next year.
Download Halloween Countdown Calendar
Add a little Sweetness to your day: a fun option with a little sweet treat would be to gather some colorful candies like as Hershey's Kisses Halloween and tape them to each day. Starting from the bottom and working your way up grab a piece of candy each day to countdown to the All Hallows' Eve!
Download Halloween Countdown Calendar
No matter which way you decided to use your Printable Countdown Till Halloween Calendar it will be a fun addition to your Halloween holiday.
]]>Fish, apples, honey and pomegranates are traditional symbols of the holiday that signify a sweet and prosperous upcoming year. These crafts for kids can be used as décor to make the home and Seder table feel more ceremonious during the most special time of the year.
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Olympic torch you can do by sticking down foil and fallen petals from the garden. The rings are made from sections of toilet roll! Download our FREE Olympic Torch Template here.
Let's get into the Olympics mood with everything! Look at these stamps for the Olympic events. Simple, easy and really cool for our little ones.
This is a really fun and simple project by DLTK to suit an olympic theme. Children can use their handprints to make the flames of the olympic torch! This craft would make an excellent decoration and a cute keepsake.
Little hands, little hands and more little hands! In an Olympic climate, let's make the Olympic rings with the little hands of our little ones, they'll be beautiful.
Great idea by @educacao.infantil.oficial
The Olympic torch continues to burn bright! The breakfast of champions in its honor! Great idea by @creative_household
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If you have inquisitive children and they are wanting to know more about space, this solar system project will be the perfect activity for kids! It’s sure to be educational for them as well.
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Use our solar system template made from cardboard and construction paper to help teach children about the planets. Or use it as an idea for a science project in science classes or during science fairs. This is an easy Solar System project coupled together with so much fun!
]]>All you need is a construction paper, star puncher (optional / you can use star stickers too), a family picture and left over shinny red Christmas paper wrapping to resemble a flame coming out from the rocket ship. Great idea by @montessorifromtheheart
This Awesome printable template is waiting to be filled with you and your kids' own words, drawings and even pictures and stickers. Generally this will take less than an hour to fill in and dad will really appreciate it that you made such a unique gift about him! Instant Download
Does your Dad Rock? Tell him so literally with this cute dad rock craft by @hellowonderful_co. These make cute paperweights too! Kids will love making these for Father’s Day.
How sweet is this wall art idea from Mothers’ Lounge? All it takes is a shadow box frame, some Scrabble pieces and a few mini figurines that remind you of dad!
Thanks @rosiemaxhimer for this amazing Father's Day gift ideas. They’re all pretty simple with things around the house, in case Father’s Day snuck up on you too.
These easy cute shirts are actually quite easy to make! And isn’t this Super Dad Shirt simply the best?! Amazing tutorial by @paper_magic_reny Love it!
Well.. with Father’s Day just around the corner, we have a fabulous little DIY card for you to make! Get tutorial here!
Have you thought of Father’s Day gifs yet?
]]>Hands down, the best gift you could give Dad for Father's Day is quality family time, complete with a few Father's Day activities. But if the kids want to go the extra mile for Dad, there's nothing better than a handmade creation.
Well.. with Father’s Day just around the corner, we have a fabulous little DIY card for you to make, complete with our printable to help kids to write about their Dad’s and create a momento that he will treasure for ever! Get your "All About My Amazing Dad" printable here.
If you would like to make the card idea for Father’s Day, you will need:
* Polysterene Balls
* Felt Tip Pens
* Pom poms
* Googly Eyes
* Stickers (hearts, stars, rhinestones - everything you have at home)
* Piece of cardboard (in any colour)
1. Cut your polysterene ball in half to make your face.
2. Colour your face in like your Dad!
3. Glue on pom poms to make hair like your Dad’s or colour it on!
4. Stick on googly eyes
5. Stick your face onto your card and add the writing to the front of the card such as ‘Happy Father’s Day’
6. Add other embellishments
7. Also you can print out our printable ‘’All About My Amazing Dad" to add to the inside of your card.
Make Father’s Day (or Dad’s Birthday) extra special with this wonderful Homemade Card for Dad! We love easy Father’s Day Crafts for kids. Hooray.
Fold lines are printed right on the illustrations to enable kids aged 5-8 to easily create cute Easter Bunny!
We love it, as they Origami is fun, pretty inexpensive, makes a great little paper Easter decoration and can also be used to embellish Easter Cards or Easter Gift Wrap! So.. time to bring together our favourite (and hopefully easy?) Easter Origami for Kids!
How To Fold An Origami Easter Bunny
Watch How To Fold An Origami Easter Bunny
Are you ready to see your kid's reaction after their first origami artwork? Get your copy the book easy origami for kids NOW!
]]>Get the rock painting supplies you need to get started! From which paints we recommend to the best sealers, you’ll find exactly what you need as a beginner.
]]>You won’t need much to get started, and there is always more you can get as you continue this fun hobby! Here are the rock painting supplies that Rockpainting101 recommends.
The first thing you need is of course rocks!
There are a ton of options on Amazon* for rocks. Below are a few favorites:
Personally, I think our Metallic Marker Pens are great for beginners. 20 or 30 vibrant metallic colors. Each metallic color is attractive and adds a splash of creativity and fun to objects. Thanks to the metallic sparkle of the ink, the lettering, and marks made will be both pronounced and eye-catching. Represent great value for money, a good option of back to school purchases, all the family to enjoy.
If you prefer to paint your rock with paint and a brush, you’ll want to grab some acrylic paints. Prices can range all over, but you will want to spend a little to get good coverage on your rocks. The difference in price will make a big difference in the number of coats you will have to use.
For painting on rocks, I would start with a basic pack filled with fun colors. Over time you are sure to buy a few different bands and special colors, but to start out I recomend a muliti pack from DecoArt or Apple Barrel.
You will need to get yourself a set of brushes. Nothing fancy is necessary when your just getting started. Look for a set that has a larger square edge tip to color big spaces, at least one medium size, and a few smaller tips. Over your first few batches of rocks, you will learn which brushes are your favorites, you may even begin to alter them.
As far as pallets go, you can start saving butter tub lids, use an old plate that’s near and dear to your heart, or buy some plastic pallets.
This is the rock painting supply that people ask about the most. If you plan to hide your rocks in the elements, or even begin to sell them in the future, you are going to want to seal your rocks. There are a few brush-on sealers, but I personally prefer a spray on.
You can find rock painting sealers on Amazon.
Either way, make sure it says weather resistant and non-yellowing. You will also need to decide on your finish. Matte, gloss, or satin.
If you’re looking for some fun rock painting inspiration. Check out my Pinterest Board that will get your creative juices flowing!
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]]>Manipulating a pencil on a paper like the colouring books for kids ages 4-8 requires your child’s hand strength as well as dexterity. Upon working on strength, it can help reduce the occurrence of incorrect pencil grasp by a significant margin.
When you engage your children in mental activities such as colouring their books, they will be able to learn how to hold their writing tool in a correct manner, even without your supervision.
Apart from that, activities like these also help in improving children’s handwriting, which is one of the key reasons why you need colouring for your children.
Colouring consists of numerous important coordination skills, including the ability to hold crayons the proper way, the ability to sharpen crayons adequately, and the ability to identify the appropriate colour to use in every work – all of which are of great benefits to your children.
Again, colouring diagrams like the learning books for 3-year-olds often prompt the kids to colour only a specified area on the sheet. This goes a long way in helping your children develop the basic hand and eye coordination skills.
In addition to the above, colouring also helps improve the children’s cognitive ability, especially if they are regularly given challenging and daunting drawing sheets.
Patience is a golden virtue that we all need to possess. However, it will interest you to know that colouring can help your children learn this great virtue. When your children are busy colouring their piece of art, such as the 8 activity book for 4-year-old, it makes them feel relaxed and comfortable, which indirectly is instilling patience in them.
When your kids are done with the colouring, it also gives them a sense of accomplishment, while their morale and happiness are ignited as well.
Perhaps you are still wondering Why Do We Need Colouring for Children? Focus is another crucial reason they need to always engage in it.
Focus is one of the key characteristics of the World’s most successful people, which makes it a must-develop for your kids.
However, multiple studies reveal that incessant colouring has a significant, positive impact on the children as it helps improve their concentration as well as focus skills.
Therefore, always engage your children in plane ride activities for kids to help improve their focus.
Creativity rules the world. Colouring is beneficial to your kids as it gives them an ample opportunity to fully express their creativity, which may further improve their reasoning and thinking ability.
This is how colouring stimulates creativity; when your kid is about colouring on let’s say workbooks for preschoolers, he/she will first create a fictitious world in his mind before picking up the sheet to draw, which means he/she will firstly enhance his/her thinking faculty by ruminating on the best way to go about the colouring.
As earlier said, colouring improves focus, but that’s not all because it also helps in improving their concentration levels.
Colouring often requires paying deep attention to details and pattern, and as your kids engage in it, it will help establish and improve their concentration, which will continue to help them in every sphere of life; be it business, school, workplace, etc.
Legions of studies reveal that colouring has a direct impact on the confidence levels of the kids, and one of the reasons that account for this is because children are often amazed whenever they are able to complete a colouring sheet, which in turn gives them a sense of accomplishment as well as increased confidence.
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This is fun gifts for that your kids will love. And all gift ideas are under $20, so you won't have to break the bank come Christmas time.
For the smallest crafters, this box of craft projects from Alex Discovery provides options aplenty for creative crafts. Designed for children ages 3 and up, it comes with everything they need to make 16 different projects, including buttons, feathers, glue, crayons, doilies, and more. Project options include farm animal collages, tissue art, and paper bag puppets.
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This kit contains everything they need to make six crafts they can wear, play with, and hang in their room—including pom poms, felt, yarn, card stock, glitter-filled plastic vial. The unicorns aren't just fun to make, they'll make true believers of kids.
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Designed by a five-year-old, this is an origami book like no other, which are often complicated and difficult for kids to follow. In Easy Christmas Origami, your kids are going to learn how to magically transform a piece of paper into cute animal figures in no time at all!
This book includes 12 various origami figures: cat, llama, reindeer, bear, duck and more, 48 origami paper - no need to purchase additional items, and 24 origami paper for coloring. Easy-to-follow instructions and clearly outlined diagrams. Each project in Easy Christmas Origami also features a QR code for quick access to a video tutorial of a young origamist folding the same piece.
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This craft kit lets kids express themselves on magnetic tiles, which they can then display on their lockers, on the refrigerator, or on any other metal surface. From unicorns to hearts, they can create images and put them on display. Designed for ages 8 and up (the magnets can be a choking hazard for younger kids), it comes with everything little girls and boys need to create 12 2-inch square tiles including the magnets, paint, and a paintbrush.
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Perfect for tweens and teens, this craft kit helps them make a super cool and inspiring piece of wall art. It comes with all sorts of items they can use to decorate the 22 small boxes, including feathers, hearts, pom poms, card stock, and more. The real stars of the project, however, are the pre-printed, inspirational quotes crafters can arrange, including those such as “Collect moments, not things,” "Rise by lifting others,” “Dream big,” and more meaningful messages. Once complete, they can hang it on their walls to remind themselves of these important ideas daily.
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Jumbo-sized pieces make creating Spirograph art fun and easy for little hands, and an easy-to-carry drawing tablet doubles as a work station and handy storage case to keep everything neat. The set includes easy-to-use gears, 5 washable markers, 24 pages of design paper and handy instruction guide.
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With 12 suncatcher shapes, 8 vibrant window paints and an acetate sheet to create personalized window clings, this kit makes for the perfect rainy day craft or group activity. When you're finished painting sun catchers, trace the illustrations from the included Design booklet onto the acetate sheet, or create your own unique designs. Display your colorful sun catcher creations using the included cording and mini suction cups which attach to windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces.
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The Beach Sand Kingdom playset includes 3lbs of Kinetic Beach Sand and everything you need to build real sandcastles! Different from the smooth feel of classic Kinetic Sand, Kinetic Beach Sand is made with larger grains of natural sand and feels just like wet beach sand! It easily molds and never dries out, so you can build again and again!
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Creativity for Kids hide & seek rock painting kit is weather resistant and perfect for you, your friends and family to paint rocks to hide outdoors to spread kindness, encouragement and happiness throughout your community – one rock at a time! This rock painting kit for kids gives you everything you need to paint, decorate and hide 10 rocks! The hide and seek rock painting kit includes 10 natural river rocks, weather resistant paint (8 colors) and waterproof transfer designs (similar to temporary tattoos), tracking stickers, 2 paint brushes, transfer sponge and instructions.
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If you're looking for a book to read during the holidays that will get you in the Christmas spirit, here is a list of 10 of my favorites. You can read each of these books for free at Kindle Unlimited or Amazon FreeTime Unlimited.
]]>It's Christmas Eve and Santa is busy getting gussied up for the big night. But when he goes to put on his warm, cozy (holey, ragged) Christmas underwear, they're nowhere to be found! With undies for every occasion, he tries on the rest of his collection. But nothing is quite right. Just when he's about to give up he find a surprise from his considerate team of reindeer.
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“How to obey shopping rules” is a book of twin siblings, Emma and George, of different traits and behavioral attitudes. On a special trip to the supermarket before Christmas kids learning the instructions that guide their actions when shopping with their parents.
Brightly illustrations and simple text combine to make a wonderful book about kids conduct during shopping. You can find colorful pictures detail the twins, supermarket, parents and more.
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Revel in the joy of Christmas and spread the holiday cheer with this amazing origami storybook and kit! Easy Christmas Origami is a special kit that was designed to be an inexpensive alternative to the paper book. It consists of an engaging Christmas story and contains a link in the book to download awesome templates for free so you can print them out and fold for play or decoration your home.
Even if your kids are complete beginners to the art of making origami, Easy Christmas Origami is a special kit that is designed to keep your kids creatively engaged this winter!
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It's the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring...Then a mysterious noise wakes Olaf. Join Olaf as he investigates the sound and finds a truly magical surprise. With charming illustrations and holiday cheer, this book is sure to make your Christmas unforgettable.
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This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend's wish come true.
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Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes an author’s note.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep!
With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue's new adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.
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Santa is ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but he can’t find the reindeer anywhere. Dasher is busy dashing, Donner is dozing, and Cupid is crooning. It isn’t until Santa remembers their annual tradition—reading a Christmas story together—that the reindeer are ready.
Reindeer merriment abounds in this charming yuletide tale about honoring the celebration of holiday customs with those you love.
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Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!
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A book that teaches children how Small Acts of Kindness can make a big impact. In this book, a little mouse who sleeps in a Christmas Tree hammock scurries around the house at night doing good deeds to prepare the house for Christmas.
Good deeds include, tucking Baby Jesus into the manger, cooling off the hot cocoa for Santa, taste testing the cookies, hanging the mistletoe. Mouse is setting the example for children that you don’t have to be big to do kind deeds and help others.
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These are the 10 most popular children's Christmas books that you can read for free at Amazon Kindle Unlimited. And a bonus for adults - 20 Best Cocktails & Mixed Alcoholic Drinks Recipes for Fun Сhristmas Party.
Christmas is a pretty big deal in most parts of the world, especially the US and no holiday is ever complete without a drink to make the freezing winter weather fun. In this little book, you're going to discover 20 of the very best Christmas cocktails to toast the holiday with.
Bonus: 12 Free Printable Christmas Signs To Decorate Your House For The Holidays.
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Merry Christmas!
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