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Top 3 Favorite Preschool Crafts

Paper Lantern Supplies:  Construction paper:  Various colors  Glue  Scissors Hole puncher Pipe cleaners Decorative items:  Streamers, pom poms, stickers, ribbon, etc.  Instructions: Fold a piece of construction paper lengthwise.  From the folded edge cut slits from one side to the other.  Be careful not to cut all the way to the edge.  Unfold the paper.  In the opposite direction (the short side) glue or staple the top edges together and then the bottom edges together. Cut a strip of construction paper to glue to the top and bottom edge of the lantern.  You may cut it straight or get creative … Continue reading →

Easy and Fun Play Dough Recipes

Preschoolers love to get creative with play dough. They get so creative that in no time you have nothing but brown play dough from all the mixing, pounding, and creating. As a mom who gets tired of replacing brown play dough with original colors, I have resigned to making my own from time to time. The wonderful thing about making your own is you already have most of the ingredients right in your kitchen. Making your own can extend the fun and lesson if you allow your child to help by teaching following directions, orderliness, and creativity. Scented Play Dough … Continue reading →

Christmas Craft: Terracotta Pot Rudolph

Christmas is a magical time for preschoolers.  They love all the carols and cartoons about Frosty and Rudolph.  Rudolph has always been a favorite Christmas character with my kids. Another love held by my children is getting their hands messy making Christmas crafts.  What better combination than Rudolph and crafts?  Knowing that the best crafts are simple, especially during the busy holiday season, I decided on a craft that did not require paint, scissors, or paper.  Crazy, right? Terracotta Pot Rudolph Supplies: Terracotta pot.  (Chose a small  size.  You can find a variety at craft stores to chose from.) (2) … Continue reading →

Retro Fun for Preschoolers

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Yes, I’m having eighties flashbacks these days. Bear with me. If you’re seeking an eighties flashback yourself, preferably with your preschooler, read on. I enjoy reliving my childhood with my daughter. Although the hair was large and the hairspray was available in unimaginable quantities, there are a few things about the eighties that bear repeating. For those of us who are – ahem – getting on and were children of the eighties, here are a few ways to relive the good times. Beaded bracelets and pins: Do you remember those little beaded pins that you put on your shoes and … Continue reading →

Homemade Fun: Blowing Bubbles

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We were in our local parade today as part of our preschool. One of the hits with the preschooler set in the crowd was the bubbles. Since my daughter and I play in a band that goes to parades all summer, I’ve decided that I need to get an automatic bubble-blower hat for my head that will make bubbles while I play and march. Off to check Ebay…. Creating big bubbles, tiny bubbles, and lots and lots of bubbles is one of my daughter’s favorite summertime activities. If you also have a child who adores bubbles, you don’t need to … Continue reading →

Homemade Fun: Sidewalk Chalk

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Are you creating a toolkit for outdoor adventures this spring? Sidewalk chalk is one of our favorite things. Your preschooler can make tremendous murals on the sidewalk or indoors on a wall painted with chalkboard paint. While sidewalk chalk is inexpensive to buy, it is also very fun to make. Always run out of green? Want to look pretty in more (and more and more) pink sidewalk chalk? Create a batch of chalk with your preschooler. To create your own chalk, you will need a tub of Plaster of Paris, a jug of water, and something to make the chalk … Continue reading →

What’s in Your Preschooler’s Art Cabinet?

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Officially, we have an art cabinet. Unofficially, our art cabinet is a three-tier shelf that sits in the corner of our recreation room downstairs and has baskets on it. Each basket is stuffed with an unfortunate array of bits and pieces at the moment, haphazardly stuffed into the corners of the basket. Let me say that I am not always a paragon of organization and leave it at that. However, despite its not-so-lovely appearances, our preschool art cabinet is well-stocked. This is the time of year to take a look at your art supplies, plan for the summer, and re-evaluate … Continue reading →

Natural Plant Dyes, Preschool-Style

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I work at a nature center, and every summer we have day camps. In and of itself this is not gripping, but let me tell you, smashing berries and leaves into fabric? A gripping thing indeed. You can do this activity with your preschooler too, and it’s a great way to create a summer beach bag, decorate a white hat, or make a funky bandanna. Now to many people, natural plant dyes bring up ideas of hippie camp leaders sitting around with a group of children for hours upon hours. It is true that you can create dyes that take … Continue reading →

Retro Fun: Make a Chia Pet

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You remember Chia Pets, don’t you? Wait, you say – what is a Chia Pet? It’s a loveable little terracotta animal that sprouts fur from its back, head, and all over. These little guys were the delight of the eighties, and for today’s parents they are a fun and funky blast from the past. Pining for the eighties once again? Never fear. You too can make a chia pet with your child. You don’t need to buy the kits either. How can you create a chia pet? Gather some permeable material that contains fine holes. This might be as fine … Continue reading →

Get Painting

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Painting is a delightful activity for small children, but for many parents it is a cleanup nightmare. If you have a deck, a patio, a park or a yard you can access, try painting outdoors. Everything will wash up a lot more easily. You will also end up with a beautiful backyard! Here are some colorful painting ideas for you and your preschooler: Use paint with tough leaves and place the leaves on pieces of paper. This will make a big leaf print. Put a lot of leaves together and make a tree. Place a clear plastic sheet on a … Continue reading →