I have seen my son arrange and tape cut up pieces of paper and pretend that they are something as simple as a cell phone or something more complex like a safari scene. His pretend play ideas astonish me! Since the weather has turned warm, he asked to create a crown for his outdoor kingdom. […]
Mother’s Day Craft: Flower Pot Pen
Believe it or not, Mother’s Day crafts are not easy to find on the web! Maybe it’s because all of us mothers are the ones doing the crafting most of the time. Regardless, this flower pot pen craft is perfect for the mom without a green thumb or for moms like me who are always […]
Paper Mache Dragonfly Craft for Kids
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Scott Brand, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Scottvalue http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” As an art teacher, paper mache was always a favorite medium of mine to introduce to students. Using common household items such as Scott Tissue, we created […]
Easter Egg Suncatchers Craft for Kids
For April, Earth Day, and Easter I decided to create upcycled Easter egg suncatchers. All you need is a few items and lots of sun. I love things that sparkle when the sun shines through them. Plus they look cute hanging in your window when the relatives come over for Easter! thin cardboard boxes gold spray […]
Upcycled Sunflower Craft
Sunflowers are popular flowers to plant in classroom settings to kick off plant units. I know my second graders adored planting their sunflower seeds in mini-clay pots. I thought this sunflower craft idea, using packing peanuts and simple materials, would be a great finishing project for all your plant units! Reusing or “upcycling” as […]