There are plenty of things to do on a rainy summer day, like making tiny drums out of tin cans! I think rainy days are the best for making crafts.
Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.makeandtakes.com/earth-day-craft-challenge. Enjoy!
The Weekly Craft
Crafts for kids and their grown-ups from the Rochester Public Library Children's Room
Friday, August 26, 2016
Tin Drums!
Labels:
balloons,
hot glue,
hot glue gun,
music crafts,
paint,
paint brushes,
ribbon,
scissors,
tin can
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Campfire!
Have your kids make their own campfires and don't forget the marshmallows!
Here is the link with detailed instructions and inspiration: http://gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/05/handprint-campfire-kid-craft.html. Enjoy!
Here is the link with detailed instructions and inspiration: http://gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/05/handprint-campfire-kid-craft.html. Enjoy!
Labels:
acrylic paint,
canvas,
cardstock,
cotton balls,
glue,
paint brushes,
paper plate,
scissors
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft!
Have you ever read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and have wanted to eat everything insight like the hungry caterpillar?
Try creating a craft like this one based off of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, maybe you can read the book like they are instructions while the kids help put together the caterpillar or put the fruit in the cups?
Meanwhile you should come by the library and check out our copy of the book.
Here is the link with detailed instructions and other fun ideas: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/09/tot-school-tuesday-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/.
Enjoy!
Try creating a craft like this one based off of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, maybe you can read the book like they are instructions while the kids help put together the caterpillar or put the fruit in the cups?
Meanwhile you should come by the library and check out our copy of the book.
Here is the link with detailed instructions and other fun ideas: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/09/tot-school-tuesday-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/.
Enjoy!
Labels:
elmer's glue,
felt,
fruit,
knife,
paper cup,
Pipe Cleaners,
pompom,
ribbon,
scissors,
Very Hungry Caterpillar Book,
whole punch
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Shark Binoculars!
G'morning!
This is our last week of the Summer Reading Program, so today is the last S.R.P. themed craft.
Here is a cute pretend play craft, shark binoculars! And here is the link with full instructions: http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2015/02/toilet-roll-shark-binoculars-kids-craft.html.
Enjoy!
This is our last week of the Summer Reading Program, so today is the last S.R.P. themed craft.
Here is a cute pretend play craft, shark binoculars! And here is the link with full instructions: http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2015/02/toilet-roll-shark-binoculars-kids-craft.html.
Enjoy!
Labels:
beads,
cereal box,
craft knife,
googly eyes,
hole punch,
hot glue gun,
imagination,
paintbrush,
scissors,
sharpie,
string,
tape,
tempera paint,
toilet paper roll
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Gold Slime!
We are already coming to a close on Summer Reading Program, the last few weeks have practically vanished into thin air, but the fun still does not stop there.
Today's craft can be enjoyed by all, it can be put away and played with again later, it is gold slime! Please refrain from trying to eat it as it does not taste good and will upset your tummy!
Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://fun-a-day.com/super-easy-gold-slime-recipe/. Enjoy!
Today's craft can be enjoyed by all, it can be put away and played with again later, it is gold slime! Please refrain from trying to eat it as it does not taste good and will upset your tummy!
Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://fun-a-day.com/super-easy-gold-slime-recipe/. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Treasure Chest Experiment!
Ahoy there!
Today's craft is a fizzy science experiment that's fun to create and a blast to destruct!
Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://fun-a-day.com/pirate-science-fun-exploding-treasure-chests/. Enjoy!
Today's craft is a fizzy science experiment that's fun to create and a blast to destruct!
Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://fun-a-day.com/pirate-science-fun-exploding-treasure-chests/. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Pirate Bingo!
Having a party soon? Make a pirate bingo game!
Here is the link for inspiration: http://ourhomecreations.blogspot.com/2013/02/letter-x.html. Enjoy!
Here is the link for inspiration: http://ourhomecreations.blogspot.com/2013/02/letter-x.html. Enjoy!
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