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!

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!

Rain Sticks!

Today for our monthly Make-It & Take-It craft program, we made rain sticks! We were pretty musical for about two hours this morning.

Here is a link with detailed instructions from which I based the technique for this craft: http://www.nationalschoolsupply.com/blog/a-fun-spring-craft-idea-rain-sticks/.

Hint: it is much easier to draw on the tube after it has been filled with the foil and rice, and the kids may need to press down a little bit harder with the crayons to make the colors pop.

Have fun!

Spectroscope!

If this bitter cold weather is keeping you inside today, here is a family fun science experiment to do with your kids -- make a spectroscope!

A spectroscope is a device that is used to split light into different wavelengths, which we see as different colors of the rainbow (buggyandbuddy.com).

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-spectroscope/. Have fun and stay warm!

It is about time to start breaking out the holiday music!


We made drums out of re-purposed duct tape rolls for our Make-It & Take-It craft program earlier this month, and making a flute to go with it would be pretty awesome!

Here is the link with instructions: http://www.babylovingmama.com/2013/01/homemade-straw-flute-inspired-by-pinterest-craft-tutorial.html.

Have fun, see you next week!

Star Wars: Yoda Craft

I am designating today as a Star Wars themed craft day, because Star Wars: Episode VII is a month away from coming out in theaters!

This is a slightly labor intensive craft that you can do with the kids, and they will have a blast playing with them after. Or if they won't, I will and then my pets will have to endure it [cue the maniacal laughter]. Because there is no better playmate than a embarrassed pet that you have forced into dressing up for the sake of play, said the vegetarian...

Here is the link with detailed instructions: http://www.thissimplehome.com/2014/10/yoda-ears-headband-craft-and-tutorial.html. Have fun and see you next week!

Toilet Paper Roll Owls!

Want to make a cute and simple craft with the kids? Try making toilet paper roll owls!

After painting the roll whatever color you would like it to be (you don't have to pain it at all), the construction paper pieces are glued on from the bottom up, for each owl you will need:

1. 1 heart shaped piece for the feet
2. 14 little circles for the tummy (see photograph for how the maker laid theirs down)
3. 1 triangle for the beak (fold in the middle about half way)
4. 2 big white circles for eyeballs
5. 2 smaller black circles for the eyes.
6. Lastly, to make it seem like your owl is looking at something, you may poke a hole in the black circles or finish them off with a metallic silver sharpie. A regular silver sharpie might not show up as well.

Here is the link with photo instructions http://www.handmadekultur.de/projekte/eulen-aus-papierrollen_66189. Yes, it is in German, but I also found this craft on pinterest. Good luck and enjoy!

Paper Dinosaur Hat

Trick or Treat is just three nights away! Do you already have your costume? How about a dinosaur? If you're still not sure what you want to be for Halloween just click on the link at the end of this post to find out how to make a dinosaur hat with spikes that go down your back!

  Paper Dinosaur Hat Tutorial

Pool Noodle Lightsaber

 Here is something easy to make and fun to play with especially when you have friends over during the day after school gets out! All you need to make these awesome lightsabers are a pool noodle and a few different types of tape that are easy to find at the hardware store or you may have around your house already! Click the link for a full tutorial on how to make your own!: Pool Noodle Lightsaber Tutorial