Kaleidoscope
This simple kaleidoscope works best when it is held up to the light. Move the tube around to see the pretty colours, glitter and sequins dance around.
Crafts
DIY Chalk Recipe
DIY chalk
Did you know that you can make your own chalk? And it’s easy! This chalk is made into giant sticks, which is great for little hands to grab hold of, and perfect for pavements and patios. You can create a giant masterpiece and then let the rain wash it off.
DIY Personalised Washi Tape Craft For Kids
Did you know that you can transfer printed text to washi tape? I only found out recently.
It’s so cool!
This might be the easiest washi tape craft for kids EVER! It’s perfect for making labels that won’t damage toys, but it’s also great for learning spellings and sight words in a fun way.
Handprint American Flag 4th of July Craft
If you’re looking for a fun 4th of July craft to make this summer, why not try this simple handprint American Flag 4th of July Craft. If you’re not in the USA, you can adapt this basic idea to make other flags too, to celebrate any national event, or sporting occasion.
Doesn’t it look cute?
Fine Motor Sun Craft to work on Number Matching
This Fine Motor Sun Craft is from our contributor Nicola at Craftykidsathome.com
The sun has been shining high in the sky over here in Ireland, so I have been busy pegging out lots of washing on our washing line. Bella has been very keen to help me out and with a boost up from a little step, she has been happily pegging out some of her own clothes.
Opening and closing pegs is a great activity for preschoolers, as it gives the muscles in their fingers a great workout, helping to strengthen their fine motor skills. Bella starts big school after the summer holidays, so we have been doing lots of fine motor work at home to get her hands strong and ready for learning to write.
And all of that pegging out in the sunshine inspired this fun Fine Motor Sun Craft, which works on building fine motor and number recognition skills.
Origami Shirt & Tie Father’s Day Card
Father’s Day is not far off, and this Origami Father’s Day Shirt & Tie Card is a cute idea for kids to make for their beloved Dad! School age kids will enjoy folding and decorating this card, and writing their own heart felt note inside.
How to make Zoo Animal Finger Puppets
Use this tutorial from the “Now I Can Sew” book to create a zoo of cute animal finger puppets, with a monkey, lion and elephant, for endless hours of fun!
Paper Plate Weather Craft
Learning about the weather is one of the classic early years topic for children. This simple craft helps them to look at the different weather each day. After making it, they can have fun changing it each morning to show the correct weather outside. All you need is a few simple materials.
Fine Motor Fish Collage
This Fine Motor Fish Collage is from our contributor Nicola at Craftykidsathome.com
Living by the sea is a huge influence on our arts and crafts activities and we often find ourselves making something connected with the sea. Our favourites so far have been our Bubble Wrap Jellyfish and our Tape Resist Clown Fish. Today we are sharing another fish inspired craft, this time with a fine motor skills theme.
Papercraft Flowers
Flowers are one of my favourite craft themes for Spring, and these papercraft flowers are so simple to make. You could make them yourself as a quick Spring craft, or as a fun activity for the kids. Choose different colours and patterns to mix up the look, and make each bunch look unique.
We’ve provided a printable template to save you some time and make this craft even easier to achieve.
