Tin Drums!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Pirate Hook!

This week's pirate themed craft is pirate hooks, argh-h-h-h!

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/07/simple-pirate-hooks.html.

Enjoy!

Pirate Telescope!

Good morning!

Today's pirate themed craft is a.... telescope! Or a spyglass, whichever you prefer. This picture doesn't really do it justice as there are more to this than is present in the example.

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://onetimethrough.com/kids-sea-view-telescope-craft/. Enjoy!

Treasure Map!

As of yesterday, we are officially in Summer Reading Program mode.

So here is the first Weekly Craft post for the first week of the Summer Reading Program, a treasure map! These are a lot of fun, and you can make them really easy or really detailed. Here is the link with full instructions: http://theimaginationtree.com/2011/06/diy-pirate-map-and-treasure-hunt-games.html. Enjoy!

Rainbow Weave!

Try a colorful weaving craft to make with your kids. Who doesn't enjoy rainbows?

Here is the link with full instructions: http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2016/06/rainbow-paper-plate-weaving-craft-art-kids.html.

Enjoy!

Ocean In a Bottle Experiment!

Good morning!

Have you been to the beach yet? Here is a fun experiment for you to do with your preschoolers today: make an ocean in a bottle!

Here is the link with full instructions: http://happyhooligans.ca/ocean-in-bottle/. The photo evidence is impressive, but watching the bubbles and waves move in person is definitely more fun. Enjoy!

Bubble Wrap Craft!

Oh, the many crafts that can be made with bubble wrap!

Make a sheep like the one in the picture, or make another animal of your choice. Here is the link for instructions: http://www.craftymorning.com/bubble-wrap-sheep-craft-kids/. I think the sheep in the picture looks like it could be from Shaun the Sheep, enjoy!

Sock Caterpillars!

Make your own stuffed animal, or in this case, caterpillars!

You can use tube socks or stocking socks, depending on how long you want your caterpillar to be. Craft stores do sell fabric glue if regular glue does not work. You don't have to add floral wire either, I thought it would be neat to bend it in a billion different ways and have it stay that way each time because of the floral wire. Shenanigans.

Here is the link for inspiration: http://www.artbarblog.com/category/create/page/2/. Enjoy!

Coffee Filter Suncatchers!

Go catch some sun!

Here is a cute and easy craft to make with the kids: http://alittlepinchofperfect.com/ocean-animal-coffee-filter-craf/. Add some color to your playroom or any room with these suncatchers, make a few or make a bunch! Enjoy!

Shaker Eggs!

Got summer jitters? Make shaker eggs with the kids!

Here is the link with full instructions: http://www.mamasmiles.com/fancy-shaker-eggs-version-two/. Have fun!

Boats!

On your mark, get set, sail!

Let your children discover how many different ways they can build a boat that sails or floats. Which boat floats the best? Which boat sails the fastest?

Here is the link for full instructions: http://www.teachpreschool.org/2013/05/making-simple-boats-that-float/. Also, the book mentioned in the post, Little Tug by Stephen Savage, is a good book that my preschool story timer kids and I enjoyed reading. Enjoy!

Pipe Cleaner Dragons!

Here is a really cute craft for today: Pipe Cleaner Dragons! I would make dozens of these and suspend them from my bedroom ceiling just to tease the pooches, I jest, because I think they are that cool!

The link with detailed instructions: http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/08/25/pipe-cleaner-dragons/. Caution: this craft does call for hot glue guns and scissors, please be careful with these around small children.

Chalkboard Paint!

Anytime you get to make your own crafts to play with is always a good time. You can either make your own colorful chalkboard paint, or you can pick-up a small can of it from the hardware store for under $5.

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html#. The text formatting is a little bit off, but there are plenty of photos along the way for you to get the idea of how to do this craft. Enjoy!

Magazine Drawing Craft!

Let your child's imagination go on an adventure with this craft. It's cost effective, and you can do it almost anywhere.

Have your child cut out and gather images or pictures from their favorite magazines and paste them onto blank construction paper. Then they fill the rest of the page with images or scenery they make-up. Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://artfulparent.com/2015/01/drawing-prompts-for-kids-with-magazine-pictures.html. Enjoy!