04 Feb 2008

Bubble Painting, Hot Rod Painting & Paint Squirting

Painting Projects for Children - Preschool, K-3 age group. The three projects on this page Bubble Painting, Hot Rod Painting & Paint Squirting, are perfect examples of, “process not product” activities. There is no goal to attain, no definitive color, or form for children to struggle with. The process of experiencing color and movement are […]

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02 Feb 2008

Straw Sculptures

Quick and Easy Arts and Crafts for Kids
You’ll need:

bendable straws,
tape,
paper clips,
cardboard or a base if desired.

Cut straws to different lengths. Snip a slit at one end of some of the straws. Insert straws into each other to form desired shape. Paper clips can be used for angled joints by bending into S & U […]

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02 Feb 2008

Box Town, Box City - Kids Craft Ideas

Kids Craft Idea for creating Box Towns
With a bit of help from you, your child can make a toy with your old card board box containers!
Box Town, Box City Craft Ideas - You’ll Need :

Saved boxes , cartons, etc
Glue or Glue stick
scissors
Construction or wrapping paper
Crayons or markers

Box Town Directions:
Cover boxes and cartons […]

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